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| − | + | Dymchurch is known internationally for being the setting of the "[[Doctor Syn]]" novels, by [[Russell Thorndike]]. | |
| − | + | Every 2 years a celebration of the "Syn" novels is held there, usually on the August bank holiday. | |
| − | + | It is home to the [[Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway]], which is the smallest public railway in the world and was opened in the 1920's. The [[Dymchurch railway station|railway station]] in Dymchurch was officially reopened after the war by [[Laurel and Hardy]] in [[1947]]. | |
| − | + | [[Image:Dymchurch Redoubt.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The [[Dymchurch Redoubt]]]] | |
| − | + | It is also home to three [[Martello tower]]s and [[Dymchurch Redoubt]]. [[Martello tower]] No. 24 is the only one in the village still open to the public. Of the other two towers, one is now a residential property and the other is derelict. | |
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Dymchurch is known internationally for being the setting of the "Doctor Syn" novels, by Russell Thorndike.
Every 2 years a celebration of the "Syn" novels is held there, usually on the August bank holiday.
It is home to the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway, which is the smallest public railway in the world and was opened in the 1920's. The railway station in Dymchurch was officially reopened after the war by Laurel and Hardy in 1947.
It is also home to three Martello towers and Dymchurch Redoubt. Martello tower No. 24 is the only one in the village still open to the public. Of the other two towers, one is now a residential property and the other is derelict.
