Following a move from SE London to Cliftonville - in Margate - here is a daily photographic record of my personal observations during a year spent in or around the Isle of Thanet and Kent. (March 2008).

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DAY 210 - THE KING OF MARGATE:

Francis Cobb (1726-1802) started a family dynasty based on Brewing (from 1761), - SEE DAY 191 -- Shipping (from 1770) and Banking (from 1785). Brewing financed his shipping supply business - supplying anchors, cables, provisions & salvage of wrecks - and in 1769 he became deputy Mayor of the Cinque port of Dover. The collection of debts by passing ships (plus 5 percent commission) led to the family's banking interest which later helped finance the building of the pier and elevate Cobb to be Commissioner of the Land Tax. The businesses became lost to Whitbread's (1968), Trinity House & the development of steam ships, and Lloyds (1891). His house remains in King Street (Backing onto Cobbs Place).

DAY 206 - THE SADDLER:

7 Monkton Road in Minster - "A 'Friendly Local' with two bars, one quiet and relaxing for meals etc., the other sport orientated with large screen - Sky TV. We have dart, pool, and bat and trap teams plus we sponsor Minster FC".
LATE RED & MASTERBREW (Shepheard Neame Brewery).

DAY 205 - KINGSGATE CASTLE:

Overlooking Kingsgate Bay this impressive castle was built in 1760 by Henry Fox, 1st Lord Holland. Later it became the residence of John Lubbock, 1st baron Avebury but now it is divided into privately owned residences..

DAY 204 - BOUNDARY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND:

The Speaker of the House of Commons, The Hon. Mr Justice Sullivan, Mr Michael Lewer CBE QC and Mr Robin Gray form an advisory Non-Departmental Public Body funded by the Ministry of Justice which is required by the Parliamentary Constituencies Act 1986 to keep the parliamentary constituencies in England under continuous review and periodically, every 8 to 12 years, to conduct a general review of all constituencies in England. The Secretary of State has been advised by them to include the wards of Clitonville East and Cliftonville West into the constituency of South Thanet (Labour) instead of the current constituency of North Thanet (conservative) at the next election.

DAY 203 - RAG & BONE SCULPTURES:

This two foot sculpture of a homeless hedgehog (Mrs Tiggy-Winkle) has suddenly appeared near Droit House - along with a badger (Mr Brock) riffling through a rubbish bin and a rather cold looking fox (Mr Brock). It is an exhibition by British sculptor Laura Ford who has used a variety of materials to depict Beatrix Potter characters coming into the town after dark to recycle our thrown-away things. Exhibition runs in and around Droit House till December 2nd.

DAY 202 - NORTH FORELAND LIGHTHOUSE:

A light was first exhibited at North Foreland in 1499, but the first real lighthouse was built by Sir John Meldrum in 1636. The lighthouse consisted of a two storey octagonal tower made of timber, lath and plaster with an iron coal burning grate on top. This tower was destroyed by fire in 1683 and was replaced by the present structure 1691, 12 metres tall, constructed of brick, stone and flint and using 100 tons of coal a year. In 1793 a further two storeys were added to the tower and light was replaced by 18 oil lamps. North Foreland was the last Trinity Lighthouse (purchased in 1832) to be automated when it was converted to automatic operation at a ceremony attended by his Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh.

DAY 199 - ST. PETER'S CHURCH:

Located along Church Street in the village of St. Peter's - which itself takes its name from the flint built Parish Church of St. Peter the Apostle in Thanet, dating from 1070AD. The present tower was added in the 15th century and was used as a signalling station by the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic wars giving the Church a claim to fly the White Ensign on suitable occasions. The vestry was the seat of local government.

DAY 198 - MARGATE COAST RESCUE TEAM:

The new Margate Coastguard Station, based alongside Hodge's Gap in Cliftonville, covers the area from Reculver Towers to the River Stour (North Side) and was opened in April 2006. There has been a Coastguard presence on the Isle of Thanet since records began and the Margate Coastguard Rescue Team is one of the busiest teams in the South East - Last year dealing with over 100 incidents.

DAY 197 - THE VIKING COASTAL TRAIL:

"A 27 mile (43 km) long route that winds it's way past sandy beaches and bays, spectacular chalk cliffs, lively seaside resorts and quiet country villages". It takes in Birchington, Westgate, Margate, Broadstairs, Ramsgate and Cliffsend.
www.visitthanet.co.uk/viking

DAY 196 - CORMORANT (PHALACROCORAX CARBO):

"A large and conspicuous waterbird, the cormorant has an almost primitive appearance with its long neck making it appear almost reptilian. It is often seen standing with its wings held out to dry. Regarded by some as black, sinister and greedy, cormorants are supreme fishers which can bring them into conflict with anglers and they have been persecuted in the past. The UK holds internationally important wintering numbers and with its breeding concentrations at a few sites it is an Amber List species."
www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/birdguide/status_explained.asp

DAY 194 - KENTISH FLATS OFFSHORE WIND FARM:

This 10 square km array of 30 (70 m high) turbines is located on the southern side of the outer Thames estuary, some 8.5 km due north of Herne Bay and Whitstable on the North Kent coast. The site is approx 60 km east of central London and is sheltered from the heavy wave conditions around it by a network of sandbanks located further offshore. The project cost 105 million pounds, expects an annual output of 280,000,000 kWh and is planned to operate for 20 years after its commissioning in 2005. Seen here at sunset beyond Margate's harbour arm.

DAY 193 - DREAMLAND CINEMA:

Distinguished cinema architects Julian Leathart and William Grainger were hired to design and coordinate the building of this magnificent cinema, cafe and ballroom complex and VIP guests enjoyed a buffet of caviar, oysters and champagne at its opening on March 22 1935. Little remains of the former splendor that could accommodate 2,200 people watching one massive screen in front of which was sited the splendid Compton Noterman organ and the building of a new multiscreen complex at Westwood will seal the fate of this familiar sea front landmark of Margate.

DAY 192 - CROWN & SCEPTRE:

The only pub in Acol village began life as two separate farm dwellings as long ago as 1660 and as part of a smallholding had belonged to the Holloway family since the reign of Charles II. Like many early pubs it appears to have developed as a sideline to the owner's main occupation where the owner's wife would be in charge of the brewhouse selling the "grog" in either the front parlour or on the alebench outside. Being Ideally situated on the turnpike road to Margate, it became a recommended inn with the coming of the coaching age - tied to the old Cobb brewery. Now serving MASTER BREW & KENT'S BEST (Shepheard Neame Brewery).

DAY 191 - COBB & CO. BEERS:

Francis Cobb built his brewery in 1760 when the quality of the local barley was renowned and as Margate grew as a holiday resort so did his business. Cobb's beer supplied the Duke of Wellington's troops before they sailed to tackle Napoleon but the second larger Georgian brewery built in 1808 by Francis Cobb 11 (his son), on Fort Hill, was taken over (along with Tomson & Wotton in Ramsgate and 40 tied houses) by Whitbread in 1968 and was immediately closed. Beers brewed include STINGO (probably a dark porter style ale) before the coming of IPAs, bitters and amber ales (Up to 7.2 ABV). MAINBRACE (Keg Bitter), SAXON (Lager) and KING COBB (One of seven bottled ales).

DAY 190 - ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE (DOWNFAST DEMOLITION):

The showroom at 71 Monkton Street in Ramsgate where "...we believe that recycling as many materials as possible throughout each contract not only helps the environment, it enables us to gain a re-sale value for many of the products we recycle, enabling us to be more competitive in the market place". Products offered are bricks, roofing materials, flooring, stone paving, sleepers, fireplaces, doors, chimney pots and radiators.

DAY 189 - MARGATE CHALK:

In recent years, the biostratigraphical classification of the Chalk in southern England into a succession of somewhat subjectively defined macrofossil assemblage biozones, which has dominated Chalk stratigraphical philosophy to its detriment for most of this century, has been supplemented by schemes based on lithostratigraphical units and marker horizons, such as marl seams and flint bands. Schemes of this type have been introduced for the Middle and Upper Chalk (the White Chalk of Rowe) by Robinson (1986) and by Mortimore (1983, 1986) for the successions in the North Downs (including east Kent) and Sussex respectively. As shown by Mortimore (1987), Mortimore and Pomerol (1987) and Gale et al (1987), the Mortimore scheme, which was established for the thicker and consequently more complete South Downs successions, is largely applicable to the North Downs as well, with most of the major marker marl seams being recognisable in both areas. In this account, the Mortimore scheme has been used in preference to that of Robinson, except in the case of the highest part of the succession, for which, following the recommendations of Gale et al (1987), it is necessary to employ the term Margate Chalk

DAY 188 - FISHING BOAT RETURNS:

At the end of the day looking towards Long Nose Spit.

DAY 185 - A BIGGER SPLASH:

The waves of a high tide buffet against the lower promenade between Walpole and Palm Bays.

DAY 184 - CLOCK TOWER:

The Clock Tower, built to commemorate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee in 1887, is a notable landmark on the seafront and it has three of the clock's faces decorated with the busts of Queen Alexandra, George V - as well as Queen Victoria - the fourth is decorated with the Jubilee Crown. The clock's electrical equipment has since been upgraded with conversion of the manual time mechanisms to a fully automated winding system - allowing the clock to automatically change between British Summer Time and Greenwich Mean Time.

DAY 183 - SURF BOAT DISASTER MEMORIAL:

To the memory of the crew and the superintendent of the Margate Ambulance Corps who lost their lives through the capsizing of the Margate Surf Boat 'Friend to all Nations' on Thursday 2nd December 1897. Overlooking the sea at Nayland Rock on the Canterbury Road.

DAY 181 - BIG SKY INTERNATIONAL KITE FESTIVAL:

The goodbye fly on the second day at Palm Bay Gardens organised as a joint venture between the Margate Town Partnership and The Kite Society of Great Britain. Invited kite fliers from around the world with magnificent inflatables in all shapes and sizes are provided by guests from Holland, Italy, France, Belgium, Spain and the UK. Amazing aerial sport kites and displays by world class sport kite fliers performed along with intriguing single line kites varying from structural marvels to appliqued art.

DAY 167 - THE WATERLOO TOWER (QUEX PARK) :

John Powell Roberts (born on 3rd November 1769) was a yachtsman, a collector of cannon and a change ringer of bells. In 1818 at Quex Park, the estate he inherited from his family, he built a tower of red brick to 66 ft with a white painted cast iron spire giving it a further 65 ft. to which he added a peal of 12 bells, an installation unequalled in Kent at the time.
The civic trust with support from the annual Heritage Open Days event gives access to Quex Park's Bell Tower, at Birchingon, with a guide and a demonstration of bell ringing.

DAY 165 - TURNSTONE (ARENARIA INTERPRES):

Family of Scolopacidae (Sandpipers and Allies). Smaller than a redshank, turnstones have a mottled appearance with brown or chestnut and black upperparts and brown and white or black and white head pattern - their underparts are white and legs orange. They spend most of their time creeping and fluttering over rocks, picking out food from under stones. Present for most of the year. Birds from Northern Europe pass through in July and August and again spring. Canadian and Greenland birds arrive in August and September and remain until April and May. Non-breeding birds may stay through the summer.

DAY 164 - NEPTUNE'S HALL:

The Neptune's Hall is in Harbour Street, Broadstairs, a couple of minutes walk from the seafront. Built in the early 19th century it retains many of the original features and offers both restaurant and Bar food as well as a garden. Beers sold here are WHITSTABLE BAY, SPITFIRE, & MASTER BREW (Shepherd Neame).

DAY 163 - OLD TOWN'S FLORAL LOOK:

Hanging baskets in Market Square sponsored by the Margate Charter Trustees, Margate Town Partnership and Kent County Councillor's fund. Cllr. Martin Wise, who is heading up the Environmental Action Programme, believes the new look will benefit everyone. "We all need to be taking pride in our area. Thereês a lot to be proud of here".

DAY 162 - CLEARING SEAWEED:

A high tide has left a line of seaweed along Walpole Bay but Thanet Distict Council workers are quickly at hand to clear it away.

DAY 161 - DUKE OF CUMBERLAND HOTEL:

"Situated in the heart of Whitstable the award winning Duke of Cumberland Hotel has an early Victorian building that retains much of its original feel but with modern comforts in all its four ensuite bedrooms. There's a large bar and dining room, offering a range from snacks to freshly prepared cooked meals and a recently redesigned function room is available for weddings, celebrations and conferences." You can also enjoy live music here to accompany their MASTER BREW, SPITFIRE, KENT'S BEST & WHITSTABLE BAY ORGANIC ALE (Shepheard Neame Brewery).

DAY 160 - FAVERSHAM HOP FESTIVAL (SUNDAY):

A two day fun festival set in the picturesque medieval town's square and surrounding streets celebrating the olden days of hop picking in Kent. There are various stages offering live music, played by many local bands, professional street theatre entertainers and, throughout the weekend, there are craft stalls lining Preston Street, West Street, East Street, Market Place and Court Street selling everything from books and toys to handmade cards, pottery, ethnic clothing and jewellery. There are also parades, children entertainers, stilt-walkers, Morris sides and food stalls as well as the smell of hops pervading the air - and lots of beer.

DAY 159 - FAVERSHAM HOP FESTIVAL (SATURDAY):

The Faversham hop festival was started 16 years ago by a small group of enthusiastic volunteers with a small budget from Swale Borough Council to book acts and publicise the event and any other funding was achieved through goodwill donations from local companies. Initially it was a one-day event attracting no more than 2,000 visitors to the town but today, still funded by Swale Borough Council with a grant from Faversham Town Council and sponsorship from local community-minded companies, the Festival runs over a whole weekend and is regularly patronised by, it is estimated, over 20,000 people. And what would be a Hop Festival without a guided tour of the Shepherd Neame Brewery located in the heart of the town.

DAY 158 - STANDING STONES:

In 1997 writer Suzannah Dunn worked with local children at Artwise Youth Club, Ramsgate and other venues to explore ideas and thoughts about Margate, people and feelings in words, stories and poetry. From all the words written down and spoken by the children Suzannah has drawn together a poem, which has been carved into three stones in front of Margate's railway station.

DAY 157- RED ADMIRAL (VANESSA ATALANTA):

This familiar and distinctive insect may be found anywhere in Britain and Ireland and in all habitat types. Starting each spring and continuing through the summer there are northward migrations, which are variable in extent and timing, from North Africa and continental Europe. The immigrant females lay eggs and consequently there is an emergence of fresh butterflies, from about July onwards. They continue flying into October or November and are typically seen nectaring on garden buddleias or flowering Ivy and on rotting fruit. Here seen on the slate in my back garden.

DAY 156 - BOBBY & COMPANY'S BUILDING:

This shop was built for Bobby & Company Ltd which opened for business as a department store on 4th July 1913 at 220-8 Northdown Road and the facilities offered included a tea lounge, a library, an orchestra, and a daily delivery throughout Thanet by motor vehicle. The company ceased trading in the early 1970s and is now home to Rosebys, Blockbusters and a snooker hall.

DAY 155 - KENT HOPS:

The modern hop has been developed from a wild plant as ancient as history itself. The hop first attracted attention not as an ingredient in beer but as a medicinal herb in early Egypt and it was later used in Europe to treat liver disease and general digestive complaints. The words beer and ale now mean much the same, but the word "ale" was originally reserved for brews produced from malt without hops. This was the original drink of the Anglo-Saxons and English, whereas "beer", a brew using hops, probably originated in Germany. Immigrants such as Flemish weavers or Dutch merchants preferred their native hop-flavoured drink and by 1400 beer was being imported and then brewed in England originally using imported hops. These plants growing on the outskirts of Faversham are surely bound for Shepherd Neame beers.

DAY 154 - AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY:

The view from the lighthouse across Margate harbour and the boating pool to the sands and Marine Drive with the clock tower.

DAY 153 - THE NINETEENTH HOLE:

On the fringe of the North Foreland Golf Course along George Hill Road between Northdown and Kingsgate this well regarded pub sells RUDDLES COUNTY (Ruddles Brewery) and ABBOT ALE & IPA (Greene King Brewery). The Kingsgate Bistro is the restaurant within the premises and its Sunday menu offers a variety of three course meals with a complimentary glass of wine each for a fixed price of £10.95 - The portions are enormous.

DAY 152 - LOUISA BAY:

The busy bank holiday sands at Broadstairs and looking across the bathing pool to Viking Bay.

DAY 151 - A GREAT HISTORICAL EVENT:

Thanet District Council commemorates with a blue plaque, on the wall of the Bulls Head Hotel at the corner of Market Street and Market Place, a great historical event.

DAY 150 - MICHAEL YOAKLEY ALMSHOUSES:

Michael Yoakley, one of the first Quakers, lived from 1631 to 1708 and was a native of Margate in the days when the town consisted of about 600 dwellings and had a population not much in excess of 2400. The town depended for its living on fishing and agriculture and Michael Yoakley, who grew up on Draper's Farm, became a successful merchant in London's docklands with his own fleet of hoys. The first buildings along the North side of St. Peter's Road, then a cart track, were erected in 1709 according to his Will and the trustees of his charity added to them from 1848 until 1984 and the completion of 'Yoakley House'.

DAY 149 - WILD ROCKET:

Seen here in flower along the cliff top pathway at Walpole Bay it is..."thought to originate from southern Europe. Also known as arugula, ruccola and roquette, this thin spiky leaf has a strong peppery flavour and has long had a role in Italian cookery. Dioscorides (40-90AD), the Greek physician and pharmacologist, described the leaf as "a digestive and good for ye belly". It also contains compounds called Glucosinolates which are believed to have a possible protective role against certain types of cancers".

DAY 148 - TS ELIOT (THE WASTELAND):

Thomas Stearns Eliot was born in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A. on September 26, 1888 and became a British citizen in 1927 after falling in love with a beautiful English girl named Vivienne Haigh-Wood. In 1921 Eliot, having been diagnosed with some form of nervous disorder, was recommended rest and applied for three months' leave from the bank where he was employed to convalesce in Margate. While here Eliot worked on his most famous work - a controversial poem that details the journey of the human soul searching for redemption. He is believed to have written while sitting in a bus shelter where now public toilets stand and it can only be coincidence that this new building overlooking the sands bears an anagram of his name.

DAY 146 - THE SHELL GROTTO:

In 1835 Mr James Newlove lowered his young son Joshua into a hole in the ground that had appeared during the digging of a duck pond. Joshua emerged describing tunnels covered with shells. He had discovered a mysterious Shell Temple with 70ft of winding underground passages leading to an oblong chamber, its walls decorated with 4.6 million shells producing 2000 sq ft of strange symbols in mosaic patterns. Nobody can explain who built this amazing place, or why, or when but some 50 different kinds of shells display a Bacchus, a Ganesha, a 3 pointed star, ram's horns, phallic images and an altar room embellished with the sun, moon and stars.
www.shellgrotto.co.uk

DAY 145 - MAYORALITY OF MARGATE:

At the time of the Norman Conquest it was the Sovereign that appointed the chief magistrates of our cities and Henry II called them by the Norman title of "Maire" - our term Mayor - King John made the office annual. The first Mayor of Margate was elected in 1857 and as Margate no longer enjoys the status of a Borough, the Mayoralty is administered by the Margate Charter Trustees, these being those elected members of Thanet District Council whose wards lie within the boundary of the old Borough of Margate.
Councillor Brian Sullivan and his wife Karen here attend the Cliftonville Olympics Fun Day - a free event at the Oval Bandstand Gardens.

DAY 144 - DENNIE & PAUL:

It may be covers with guitar and vocals accompanying backing tapes but it sounds great and gives a touch of class to a Friday night in the Belle Vue Tavern on Northdown Road.

DAY 143 - STANLEY CASINO:

A large modern space in Zion Place with an array of slot machines and multiple roulette, black jack and three card poker tables downstairs together with a bar. Upstairs can be found another bar and a restaurant where gaming can be viewed and being a members only establishment it is open till dawn.

DAY 142 - NEWGATE GAP BRIDGE:

A bridge was built across this gap in the cliffs between Newgate Promenade and Queens Promenade in 1861 by Captain Frederick Hodges to facilitate access by visitors to the Flag Staff, built by Hodges at Palm Bay. The bridge was replaced in 1907 as part of the celebrations to commemorate the fiftieth year of the incorporation of Margate as a borough and the present bridge is dated 2003.

DAY 141 - THE INDIAN PRINCESS RESTAURANT:

Eight months since the conversion of the old George Hotel at 44 King Street this smart uncluttered restaurant offers "moderately spiced Indian cuisine prepared following authentic Indian recipes". The staff are caring and attentive and on this my first visit the food was extremely good. The Baby Calamari Stuffed with Spiced Mushrooms was fabulous as was the Tender Kentish Lamb Slow Cooked in a Gravy of Exotic Kashmiri Spices and Tomatoes, Crispy Fried Green Okra Coated with Gram Flour and Mango Powder, Chickpea Masala, Lemon Rice Tempered with Mustard Seeds and Naan bread. Most of their dishes ..."are 'Made in Thanet' prepared using fresh local produce sourced from markets around Margate and adjoining areas".
Tel: 01843 231 504

DAY 133 - "YNYS THANATOS":

According to Greek legend Britain itself was the home to the dead, and that the bodies were rowed across the sea in un-manned boats in the middle of the night and returned empty before dawn. This mysterious place was called "Ynys Thanatos" - the Isle of the Dead. The tale has inspired the painter Arnold Boecklin, who painted his "Isle of the Dead" in 1883. He produced several versions of the painting, all of which depict an oarsman and a figure, dressed in white, crossing towards the island in a small boat which also contains a coffin.
Thanet has more Bronze age burial mounds than anywhere else in Britain.

DAY 132 - MARGATE CARNIVAL:

The Sunday procession winds its way along the seafront heading from the Royal Esplanade at Westbrook, up Fort Hill towards Palm bay and its finish. The parade led by Joss the Margate giant also features many local beauty queens (including Kylie Avery), marching bands, decorated floats, costumed groups, dancing schools and the highly acclaimed Notting Hill roadshow. Seen here is 'Popeye' aboard the contribution by R.E.Morgan & Son Ltd.

DAY 129 - NASH COURT FARM:

A livery yard on Nash Road that offers all year round grazing and a fully drained sand school with DIY at £14.00 per week.

DAY 128 - THE BANGKOK THAI RESTAURANT:

After many visits I can confidently say that this is not only my favorite restaurant in all of Thanet but it also serves the best Thai food that I have eaten anywhere outside of South East Asia. It is an intimate and authentic haven of Thai culture with few tables and no alcohol license so book early, bring your own beer or wine and prepare for a real treat. Sommai is the chef owner and her dishes, mainly from the Thai Gulf area, are always amazingly tasty. Check out the blackboard for seafood specials.
1 Prices Avenue, Northdown Parade, Cliftonville - Tel: 01843 224 777

DAY 127 - ROGER GALE MP:

Roger Gale was born in 1943 and was educated at Southbourne Preparatory School, Hardye's School, Dorchester and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. He was first elected as a Conservative Member of Parliament to represent Margate, Herne Bay & The Villages in 1983 and has since then served as Parliamentry Private Secretary to two Ministers of State, served on the Home Affairs Select Committee, served as Chairman of the All-Party Animal Welfare Group and served as Vice Chairman of the Conservative Party. He is currently a member of the Chairmen's Panel Committee and his Majority is 7,634 votes making him 331st out of 639 MPs. He is married to Suzy and has three children.
www.theyworkforyou.com/mp/roger_gale/north_thanet
www.publicwhip.org.uk/mp.php?mpn=Roger_Gale&mpc=North+Thanet

DAY 126 - HERRING GULL (LARUS ARGENTATUS):

The Herring Gull is everybody's idea of a seagull, being present throughout the year at coastal cliffs, beaches, harbours and towns. It is also familiar at inland sites in winter, especially reservoirs and refuse tips. Its pale grey back separates it from the Black-backed Gulls and its larger size, more menacing profile and red-spotted beak distinguish it from the Common Gull.

DAY 125 - CLASSIC CAR SHOW:

Besides the normal Farmers Market at The Oval Lawns and Bandstand along Eastern Esplanade the great Classic Car show now in its eight year accompanies a big craft and collectors Marquee which then sees a concert on the bandstand by 'One for the Road'.

DAY 122 - MARGATE MUSEUM:

Housed in The Old Town Hall the museum illustrates Margate's history from Iron age man to the 1960's including five permanent displays of 'Victorian Police Station and Cells', 'Margate by the Sea', 'Maritime Margate', 'Margate at War' and shown here 'The Magistrates Court'. A new exhibition called 'Trams and Buses of Thanet' was officially opened on 23rd June 2007 on the museum's 20th anniversary and shows many pictures and maps of the Isle of Thanet tramway which ran from 1901 until 1937 and the bus service throughout Thanet.

DAY 121 - THE LANTHORNE:

"As The Lanthorne is located so near to Thanet Wanderers Rugby Club you would be forgiven if you thought this pub was home to the rowdy rugby fanatics of Broadstairs. You would only be part right. The bar is split between two areas, one for the Rugby and sports fans to enjoy live sporting events on the big screen and the other for the more quiet and discerning drinkers". This Thorley Tavern at 20 Callis Court Road in Broadstairs also "boasts a fantastic garden at the rear that is the perfect place to enjoy a quiet drink in the summer". Ales served here are LONDON PRIDE (Fullers), IPA (Greene King) & BOMBARDIER (Wells and Youngs).

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