In 1853 Sir William Cubitt prepared an estimate for structural repairs to Ramsgate Harbour. In May 1855 Sir William was instructed by the Board of Trade to prepare a further report on the state of these works. This 6 page report details the state of works, reasons for cost overrun, progress made and expected future costs. Click HERE to read it.
For more of old Ramsgate visit RamsgateHistory.com
A page from an old Thanet history book, a wander around Michael's Bookshop
in Ramsgate with me and a visit to the town of Deal in Kent.
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A couple of pages from a book called 1831 book “The Picturesque Pocket
Companion To Margate Ramsgate Broadstairs & Parts Adjacent” by GW Bonner.
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