Why are the White Cliffs of Dover so important to the British?

28 August 2012 Last updated at 19:40 ET


By Denise Winterman BBC News Magazine

The White Cliffs of Dover now have a philosopher-in-residence to ponder why they are so important to the British. But what and who helped the chalk cliffs become such a symbol of the nation?
For many people the White Cliffs of Dover are a clear symbol of Britain in the way the Statue of Liberty defines America for many.

So much so, the National Trust has appointed a philosopher-in-residence to explore their importance to the nation. It owns a five-mile (8km) stretch of the famous Kent coastline and is fundraising

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