Above photo, 1983.

From an email received 1 October 2014.

Hi Paul,

I hope this may be of some use to you regarding the Posthouse. I'm afraid that I have no pictures for you, only memories.

The "Posthouse" then "Ramada" was formerly known as the "Dover Motel." It was jointly owned by Hammonds and Townsend Thoreson, if my memory serves me correctly.. I worked there in 1979 the hotel had only been open about a year and only two wings were operational, the third being added later. The manager then was Mr Peter Parker who had previously worked at the Holiday Inn on Townwall Street.

Regards

Simon Rolfe

Above matchbox, date unknown. Kindly sent by John Gladish.

Above showing the front and rear.

Below is shown the contents of a pamphlet from 1983.

The Dover Motel.

A modem Motor Hotel, handsomely appointed with a relaxing atmosphere that will put you at ease the moment you arrive.

All our rooms are designed for comfort with restful decor and attractive furnishings. Each bedroom is equipped with private bath and shower, colour television, radio and direct dial telephone. Single, doubles, family rooms, suites and executive suites are available.

There is a first class bar, and our restaurant offers exceptionally good food with a wide choice of menu's.

Whichever way you are travelling. The Dover Motel is very well placed for the Dover Ferry Terminal; away from the hustle and bustle of the town, yet only five minutes drive from the Port, just off the main A2 London and Canterbury Road.

At present, we have conference facilities for up to thirty delegates plus other smaller syndicate rooms. Whether it's a large Dinner Dance, a formal Directors Meeting or an Exhibition, you can be assured that the Management’s expertise will be at your hand to ensure its complete success.

Conference information packages are available on request.

There’s so much to see in Kent.

Charming old towns to explore like Sandwich, Hythe and Tenterden; magnificent castles - the imposing fortress in Dover itself. Walmer Castle — traditional home of the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, and Chilham in its picture book village setting.

If you get steamed up about railways there s a choice of two — the famous Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch and the Kent and East Sussex at Tenterden And of course a pilgrimage to the beautiful city of Canterbury is a pleasure not to be missed.