UNWIN'S concise history of the English Channel begins with the invasion of Britain by the Celts, Romans and Vikings, progressing to the Spanish Armada, Napoleon and the D-Day landings.
It ends with the completion of the Channel Tunnel, faster international travel and the growth of immigration and integration in England.
The Channel became a barrier, bridge and gateway tothe world, shaping and developing our national identity. Southern towns andports were the most effected by the changes. Fascinating.
Michaela Horsfield
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