tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36069419031314623982024-02-08T17:48:18.296+00:00Ramsgate RememberedA convenient place to collate information about Ramsgate's past.
As each generation passes so does their knowledge of Ramsgate and its residents. The purpose of this blog is to collate and provide links to information concerning Ramsgate's past for researchers, historians and anyone who is interested.
Please feel free to look around and leave comments, corrections or suggestions for items to include.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606941903131462398.post-85765095653512142322011-06-16T16:15:00.003+01:002011-06-16T16:22:07.732+01:00Vote for Ramsgate Tunnels Heritage ProjectCurrently the Ramsgate Tunnel Group are in the running for a £53,000 grant via the Jubilee People's Millions fund from The Big Lottery which will provide a kick start to the project. The project will be filmed for Meridian Tonight on Monday 27th June and will go head to head against another local project in a telephone vote between 9.00 am and midnight on that day. We're seeking as much Unknownnoreply@blogger.comRamsgate, Kent, UK51.332756910234011 1.416635138305650851.28897791023401 1.3557301383056508 51.376535910234011 1.4775401383056508tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606941903131462398.post-60230510898529087072011-06-09T07:05:00.001+01:002011-06-09T07:07:24.047+01:00£53,000 for Ramsgate Tunnels Heritage Project?Ramsgate Tunnels Heritage Project has made it to the final of The Jubilee People’s Millions with a project to document and survey the manmade Ramsgate Tunnel structures in order to restore and preserve them as part of an all-weather, year-round tourist and heritage project. The survey will properly document the entire tunnel system so as to clearly define its true condition, collate all the Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606941903131462398.post-43310901109595917002011-04-11T17:49:00.001+01:002011-04-12T17:10:24.804+01:00Friends of Ramsgate TunnelsBeneath Ramsgate lies a maze of tunnels constructed Air Raid Shelters during WWII. The system is around 3 miles long and incorporates a former twin track main line railway tunnel built in 1863 and other ancient chalk workings. After the war these tunnels were closed and remain forgotten beneath the town.
Ramsgate Tunnels Group are putting together a plan to re-open part of the system and need Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606941903131462398.post-49616535207946439022011-02-12T18:13:00.002+00:002011-02-12T19:33:57.556+00:00Cold War Bunkers Under Ramsgate?Recent opening of previously confidential government documents has provided an interesting insight into the preparation for constructing Cold War bunkers in addition to Ramsgate's existing A.R.P. network. Click HERE to read more.
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606941903131462398.post-71736345446370731142011-01-25T21:30:00.000+00:002011-01-25T21:30:01.366+00:00PROJECT TO RE-OPEN RAMSGATE'S TUNNELSYou may have read a recent article in the local press regarding the re-opening of the Ramsgate Tunnels. If you didn’t see it, you can read it online at HERE
The history of the tunnels is well recorded, but what's not recorded in any detail are the memories of residents who used them. What were the emotions when the siren was sounded? What was life like underground while the town was being Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606941903131462398.post-3405293614814053652011-01-15T13:57:00.001+00:002011-01-15T13:59:21.467+00:00Invicta MCC Re-UnionIt's hoped to have a small re-union of a few former Invicta MCC members during the week commencing 17/01/2011. If you're a former member or know anyone who is, please have a look at http://invictamembers.blogspot.com/ or contact phil@ramsgatehistory.comUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606941903131462398.post-30193597996648438202011-01-07T21:43:00.003+00:002011-01-07T21:48:27.159+00:00Why is it called Seamark Road?Have you ever wondered why Seamark Road at Monkton (where Thanet Earth is) was so named?
Here's a clue ...
Click HERE to find out moreUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606941903131462398.post-46461288137061473092011-01-07T09:30:00.002+00:002011-01-08T14:38:40.823+00:00Sir William Curtis - aka "Billy Biscuit"William Curtis was born in 1752 in Wapping, East London. He was the son of sea biscuit manufacturer Joseph Curtis and Mary Tennant. William was elected as a Member of Parliament for the City of London in 1790 and held the seat continuously for 28 years. He became Lord Mayor of London in 1795-96 and was created a Baronet in 1802. The definition of the three R's as "reading, 'riting and rithmetic" Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606941903131462398.post-52404641127475358802011-01-01T00:00:00.003+00:002011-01-01T00:00:03.623+00:00Happy New Year EveryoneRamsgateHistory.com wishes everyone a very happy, healthy and safe 2011Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606941903131462398.post-80827207131337481702010-12-09T23:01:00.001+00:002010-12-09T23:04:03.704+00:00More Train InformationMore Railway information has been added to the RamsgateHistory.com website. A track of the old South Eastern Railway's line has been added to Google Earth including a detailed plan of the Town Station in 1872 and a plan of the Margate Station of 1896. Also now shown is the acurate location of St Lawrence loop.
The London, Chatham and Dover Railway line is also show together Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606941903131462398.post-15108753767125942302010-11-13T21:41:00.002+00:002010-11-13T21:43:57.876+00:00Interactive RamsgateFor those that have Google Earth installed, I've created image overlays using old maps of Ramsgate. These are particularly useful when used in conjuction with Google Earth's built in opacity slider which allows you to see Googles imagery through the map. These are surprisingly accurate and provide excellent research tools.
Currently available are:
1735 Plan of Ramsgate (not very accurate but Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606941903131462398.post-75426573715205581302010-09-15T11:27:00.000+01:002010-09-15T11:27:59.835+01:00Central Government Policies Protect Our HeritageAs I understand it the Heritage Policies of the now expired Local Plan definately no longer apply. Until a new Local Development Framework is in force the only guidance now comes from the Communities and Local Government section of central government, and in particular Planning Policy Statement 5: "Planning for the Historic Environment" which can be found HERE.
Having had a quick look at this itUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606941903131462398.post-50747739510118832512010-09-14T13:28:00.001+01:002010-09-14T13:32:07.206+01:00Local Plan no longer protects our Heritage?Whilst researching my response to the application for Listed Building Consent at the Ramsgate Harbour slipways, I’ve realised that the heritage aspect of this site may not have the protection I thought. As part of the transitional arrangements from the old Local Plan to a new Local Development Framework (LDF), the Local Plan expired on 17th June 2009 and only those policies that have been saved Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606941903131462398.post-57716759585210997472010-09-09T09:19:00.000+01:002010-09-09T09:19:30.332+01:00Plans to Enhance or Degrade our Royal HarbourThanet District Council has received a planning application for a restaurant complex to be built between the Clock House and Slipways at Ramsgate Harbour, and close to the Royal Victoria Pavilion. The Clock House is a Grade II* Listed building and I understand the slipways have some form of protection, although I can’t find them on the online register. I would urge you to take a look at these Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606941903131462398.post-90349842015065952332010-08-23T08:00:00.002+01:002010-08-23T08:00:07.017+01:00Engravings and Stylised Photos of RamsgateA couple of small albums have been added to the website. The first shows 30 views of Ramsgate published by Rock & Co. of London around 1870. Click HERE to view.
The second album is by Charles, Reynolds & Co., of London. The views are in a hard back album with fold out leaves. Click HERE to view the album.
For more of old Ramsgate visit RamsgateHistory.comUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606941903131462398.post-8438578289920554712010-08-20T08:00:00.002+01:002010-08-20T08:05:26.242+01:00Report on State of Works at Ramsgate Harbour by Sir William Cubitt 1856In 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 Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606941903131462398.post-5335784329769376052010-08-18T22:09:00.001+01:002010-08-18T22:10:17.427+01:00Report on the Royal Harbour of Ramsgate 1869A report on the Ramsgate's Royal Harbour has been added to the RamsgateHistory.com website. The report was made to The Board of Trade by Captain Tyler, R.E., Captain W.H. Walker, and H.R. Williams, Esq. on the 5th June 1869
This fascinating document is in 24 pages and details a complete picture of the harbour at that time, including a brief history, condition and workings of the harbour, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606941903131462398.post-79903623443942224912010-08-11T08:24:00.003+01:002010-08-11T08:25:48.643+01:00Royal Masonic Institution for GirlsDoes anyone know of a Ramsgate significance for the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls? This 1930 Steward's badge is believed to have belonged to someone who lived and worked in Ramsgate.
For more of old Ramsgate visit RamsgateHistory.comUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606941903131462398.post-85661721970745524502010-07-25T16:01:00.004+01:002010-07-25T16:08:58.670+01:00Ramsgate SprintFor anyone interested in motorcycles, we're publishing photos of the Sunbeam Motorcycle Club's quarter mile sprint that was held on Ramsgate's western undercliff in conjunction with the Invicta MCC Ramsgate. This is an ongoing project and new photos will be added as they are scanned. Please email us if you can help identify any of the riders or machines.The album can be found HEREUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606941903131462398.post-89330699551143575362010-07-14T08:23:00.000+01:002010-07-14T08:23:42.602+01:00Can you identify this pub?Can you identify this pub? The photo is believed to have been taken in Ramsgate in the late fifties or early sixties. The "Bob & Phil" sign says they appeared twice daily which may give a clue, and the large "shelf" is quite distinctive.The lady playing the piano accordion wasn't a regular member of the band as she mainly played in Canterbury.
http://Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606941903131462398.post-59688251954722121322010-07-06T07:50:00.001+01:002010-07-06T07:53:07.436+01:00Invicta Motor Cycle Club PhotosWhilst looking through the Invicta Motor Cycle Club’s paperwork I came across an envelope addressed to the Club with a London postmark of November 1972 which contained the following photos. Can anyone help with identifying the riders or venue? Does anyone have any more pictures or stories of the Club?
More on the Invicta Club can be found HEREUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606941903131462398.post-64531260145780093402010-06-16T09:19:00.000+01:002010-06-16T09:19:51.324+01:00Submarine Telegraph OfficeWas Ramsgate at the forefront of technology? The 1872 map of Ramsgate shows a Submarine Telegraph Office in Shah Place. Do you have any information on this. More details HERE
Click HERE for the full mapUnknownnoreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606941903131462398.post-73324295621530426342010-06-16T09:11:00.001+01:002010-06-16T09:14:23.210+01:00More Pictures of Ramsgate Fire BrigadeThe following pictures have been added to our Photo Album with captions at http://www.ramsgatehistory.com/album/. Any information will gratefully received. Do you have any photos of fires or brigade personel?
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606941903131462398.post-74731679131068748502010-06-10T08:30:00.002+01:002010-06-11T09:11:52.322+01:00Ramsgate Fire BrigadeIt wasn't until 1938 that local authorities were required to provide a Fire Brigade. Prior to this many towns formed their own volunteer forces. Ramsgate's brigade can be traced back to the mid 1800's when it was under the control of the Borough Police Force. For a more detailed history and pictures dating back over 100 years, click HERE
Lord Winterstoke, Ramsgate's first mechanically Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606941903131462398.post-3860481013585259442010-05-29T08:31:00.000+01:002010-05-29T08:31:04.021+01:00Doomsday - Cold War BunkersHaving just visited the "Cold War" Civil Defence Control Centre in Gravesend, I find it almost inconceivable that there wasn't such a structure in the Ramsgate area. The Gravesend bunker (operational 1954-1968) was supplemented by a subsidiary counterpart in nearby Northfleet, which would indicate that Government planning called for one in each town.
Does anyone know of such an establishment in Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3