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Margate Collection (#3)

Background imageMargate Collection: Double-decker bus - Ramsgate - Westwood - Margate

Double-decker bus - Ramsgate - Westwood - Margate
Double-decker bus; Ramsgate - Westwood - Margate, 48 seater Hall Lewis. Date: circa 1940

Background imageMargate Collection: Windmills at Margate, Kent

Windmills at Margate, Kent. circa 1850

Background imageMargate Collection: Railway station at Margate, Kent 1864

Railway station at Margate, Kent 1864
Railway station at Margate, Kent, on the East Kent (London, Chatham and Dover) Railway route. Date: 1864

Background imageMargate Collection: Black margate, Anisotremus surinamensis

Black margate, Anisotremus surinamensis (Trimaculated spare, Sparus trimaculatus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Background imageMargate Collection: Elephant Hotel, Margate City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA

Elephant Hotel, Margate City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
Elephant Hotel, Margate City, an old landmark, south of Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA. Date: 1919

Background imageMargate Collection: Leaflet, National Sunday League Excursions, June 1913

Leaflet, National Sunday League Excursions, June 1913 -- trips to Folkestone, Dover, Margate, Hastings, Eastbourne, Brighton, Worthing, Seaford, Bournemouth, Ipswich, Yarmouth and other destinations

Background imageMargate Collection: Automobile club reliability trials, 1903

Automobile club reliability trials, 1903
The Automobile Club reliability trials: notes at the Crystal Palace and of the run to Margate. Date: 1903

Background imageMargate Collection: Cartoon, Sketches at Margate, Caught on the Jetty

Cartoon, Sketches at Margate, Caught on the Jetty, A Couple of Real Margateers. early 19th century

Background imageMargate Collection: Cliftonvilles Oval Bandstand - Cliftonville, Margate, Kent

Cliftonvilles Oval Bandstand - Cliftonville, Margate, Kent
1927

Background imageMargate Collection: The Shell Grotto - an ornate subterranean passageway shell grotto in Margate, Kent

The Shell Grotto - an ornate subterranean passageway shell grotto in Margate, Kent, England - The Dome. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageMargate Collection: Resort Town of Margate Date: 1923

Resort Town of Margate Date: 1923

Background imageMargate Collection: Margate Royal Asylum for Deaf and Dumb

Margate Royal Asylum for Deaf and Dumb Date: 1908

Background imageMargate Collection: MARGATE OYSTER SELLER

MARGATE OYSTER SELLER
A street oyster-seller at night in Margate, a popular seaside resort in Kent Date: 1879

Background imageMargate Collection: Ladies bathing at Margate, Kent

Ladies bathing at Margate, Kent, are reproved by the local constabulary for unseemly behaviour. Date: 1871

Background imageMargate Collection: Family Group pose for a photograph at Margate

Family Group pose for a photograph at Margate
Family Group posing for a photograph on the sandy beach at Margate. Note the bathing machines out in the water beyond them. circa 1910s

Background imageMargate Collection: A large group of friends pose for a photo at Margate

A large group of friends pose for a photo at Margate
A large group of friends (possibly a sports team or club?) pose for a photo at Margate, Kent - women on the chairs in the front, the men standing behind. circa late 1920s

Background imageMargate Collection: Couple walking below the cliffs at Cliftonville, Kent

Couple walking below the cliffs at Cliftonville, Kent
An elderly couple (not the jolliest pair I ve ever seen!) stroll along the seafront below the cliffs at Cliftonville, Margate, Kent circa 1920s

Background imageMargate Collection: A Mother and daughter have a duo portrait photograph taken at the American Studio

A Mother and daughter have a duo portrait photograph taken at the American Studio, Margate Kent. The Mother has selected the dainty Japanese parasol as her shoot prop ! Date: circa 1920s

Background imageMargate Collection: A lovely group photo of five friends (or relatives) sitting on deckchairs on the beach at

A lovely group photo of five friends (or relatives) sitting on deckchairs on the beach at Margate, Kent. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageMargate Collection: By Candle Light, a comedy, Hippodrome, Margate

By Candle Light, a comedy, Hippodrome, Margate
By Candle Light, a modern comedy, at the Hippodrome, Margate, presented by Lionel Bute. 20th century

Background imageMargate Collection: Two Jolly Couples having a fun time at the beach - Margate

Two Jolly Couples having a fun time at the beach - Margate, Kent, England. Date: 1914

Background imageMargate Collection: Margate, Kent - Extended family group on the seafront

Margate, Kent - Extended family group on the seafront Date: circa 1920s

Background imageMargate Collection: Margate, Kent - Jolly bathers having fun in the sea

Margate, Kent - Jolly bathers having fun in the sea. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageMargate Collection: Three ladies on their holiday in Margate

Three ladies on their holiday in Margate
Three ladies having a jolly time on their holiday in Margate, Kent, England. Each has mutliple scarves, bags, hats, umbrellas and gloves!!! Date: circa 1930s

Background imageMargate Collection: Margate, Kent - Grandparents take Grandson to the seaside

Margate, Kent - Grandparents take Grandson to the seaside
Margate, Kent - Grandparents take their Grandson (very smartly dressed!) to the seaside Date: circa 1920s

Background imageMargate Collection: Young Girl on a pony - Margate, Kent

Young Girl on a pony - Margate, Kent
Young Girl on a pony - British Seaside Candid Postcard Photo - Margate, Kent. The Photographers Office can be seen back right. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageMargate Collection: A Margate Hoy

A Margate Hoy, a type of sailing boat often used for freight purposes but in this case one of the boats which in the late eighteenth

Background imageMargate Collection: Entrance to public dug out bomb shelter in Margate, WW1

Entrance to public dug out bomb shelter in Margate, WW1
The entrance to a public dug-out in Trinity Square, Margate, Kent, designed to offer underground safety to members of the public during air raids during the First World War

Background imageMargate Collection: Guests at a Margate boarding house, 1930s

Guests at a Margate boarding house, 1930s
Delightful group photograph of assorted guests at an unidentified boarding house at the seaside resort of Margate on the Kent coast

Background imageMargate Collection: Rex Motorcycle and Sidecar - on the beach at Margate

Rex Motorcycle and Sidecar - on the beach at Margate. This particular model, launched after the end of WWI was powered by a new Blackburne engine

Background imageMargate Collection: All Aboard for Margate

All Aboard for Margate
Illustration by F. Matania showing the New Palace Steamer, the Koh-i-noor leaving Old Swan Pier for Margate, 1906. The Sphere dubbed the trip as the voyage down the river which brings health to tired

Background imageMargate Collection: On Margate Beach 1920S

On Margate Beach 1920S
On the beach at Margate: three ladies sit in deckchairs, while two boys in bathing costumes sit, one on the sand, one astride a toy bulldog

Background imageMargate Collection: Packed Margate Beach

Packed Margate Beach
A very crowded beach scene at Margate, packed with British families enjoying the sun on deckchairs and donkeys, with the delights of Dreamland in the background

Background imageMargate Collection: Vertical windmill, Captain Stephen Hooper s

Vertical windmill, Captain Stephen Hooper s
Vertical windmill, Captain Stephen Hoopers horizontal windmill.. Windmills: common vertical windmill and Captain Stephen Hoopers horizontal windmill in Margate, 18th century

Background imageMargate Collection: Three-wheeled Morgan Vintage Car, Margate, Kent

Three-wheeled Morgan Vintage Car, Margate, Kent
Three-wheeled Morgan Vintage Car, Margate, near Broadstairs, Kent, England. Showing Wicker Beach Chairs Date: 1920s

Background imageMargate Collection: Kingsgate House, Broadstairs, Kent

Kingsgate House, Broadstairs, Kent
Kingsgate House, Broadstairs, near Margate, Kent, England. Showing The Digby Date: 1900s

Background imageMargate Collection: Viking Bay, Broadstairs, Kent

Viking Bay, Broadstairs, Kent
Viking Bay, Broadstairs, Thanet, near Margate/Ramsgate, Kent, England. Date: 1950s

Background imageMargate Collection: Snail Haunted House

Snail Haunted House
A hornted house! The Snail Haunted House at Dreamland, Margate, Kent, England, being rushed to completion in order to be ready for the forthcoming Easter Holidays. Date: 1930s

Background imageMargate Collection: Oyster from Margate on a shell-shaped greetings card

Oyster from Margate on a shell-shaped greetings card
Oyster from Merry Margate (Kent) on a shell-shaped greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageMargate Collection: The Miniature Ship Red, White, and Blue

The Miniature Ship Red, White, and Blue on her Voyage from New York to London, August 1866; with Capts. Hudson & Fitch, & dog Fanny. Sailed from New York, July 9th, arrived at Margate Aug. 16th 1866

Background imageMargate Collection: Children at Eastcliff House, Margate, Kent

Children at Eastcliff House, Margate, Kent
Residents outside Eastcliff House, Alexandra Road, Margate, Kent. It was established as a childrens seaside convalescent home by the St Pancras Union in 1896

Background imageMargate Collection: Princess Marys Hospital, Margate, Kent

Princess Marys Hospital, Margate, Kent
Entrance to the Princess Marys Hospital, Wilderness Road, Margate, Kent. The site, originally known as Eastcliff House, was acquired in 1898 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board as a seaside hospital

Background imageMargate Collection: Bathing Beauties

Bathing Beauties
Bathing beauties prepare for action at Margate Lido Date: circa 1950

Background imageMargate Collection: Family (with Grandma) stroll along the Seafront at Margate

Family (with Grandma) stroll along the Seafront at Margate, Kent. The elder girl is holding a newly-purchased comic and all look suitably clothed in windproof attire! Date: circa 1930s

Background imageMargate Collection: Margate, Kent - confident, strong woman in summer ensemble

Margate, Kent - confident, strong woman in summer ensemble walking along the seafront. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageMargate Collection: Westonville, Margate - Two smart gents walk on the Promenade

Westonville, Margate - Two smart gents walk on the Promenade
Westonville, Margate - Two smart gents on the Promenade. The chap on the left we feel is a wealthy farmer/landowner on holiday

Background imageMargate Collection: Jolly young ladies stroll confidently along the seafront

Jolly young ladies stroll confidently along the seafront. The girl on the left is wearing her boyfriends sports blazer, while the girl on the right has a fabulous belt-tied floral-print overcoat

Background imageMargate Collection: Couple with young baby between them, followed by Granny

Couple with young baby between them, followed by Granny
Couple with young baby between them (carried in a remarkable sling seat with two wooden handles), followed by Granny - at Cliftonville, Margate, Kent. Date: circa 1930s



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