"Over many years, I have been a supporter of the National Trust and the vital work that they do in preserving our heritage and landscapes – long may this continue." "The White Cliffs of Dover are a significant landmark and it is so encouraging to know that they will now be protected for future generations. "My thanks to everyone who embraced the campaign to protect this national icon. In a letter to the National Trust the singer at the time of the campaign to secure the cliffs, said: But Why Are The Cliffs Such An Important Symbol To The Armed Forces? The Trust said it would work to restore habitats like the chalk grasslands, as well as preserving historical features and ensuring access routes are maintained for visitors. She spoke after more than 17,500 people made donations to an appeal to help the National Trust secure 700,000 square metres of land behind the clifftops, which it has been looking after since 2012.
In 2017, Dame Vera praised the British public after £1 million was raised to secure the future of the White Cliffs and protect them from erosion. Forces Sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn sang of bluebirds over the white cliffs of Dover as she once paid homage to the iconic British landmark that became a symbol of home and of our war time defences.īut what makes the cliffs such an enduring icon of British resistance?ĭame Vera’s role in cementing the cliffs into the fabric of the British psyche cannot be underestimated as, during the Second World War, her uplifting lyrics of the White Cliffs of Dover song resonated with the British people as they faced the onslaught of German bombings – giving the nation hope that, tomorrow, "There'll be bluebirds over the White cliffs of Dover tomorrow, just you wait and see."
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