Margate Collection (page 4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Smiling young girl taking a donkey ride - Margate, Kent Date: circa 1935

Quartet of friends on holiday in Margate, 1930s
A jolly quartet of friends, arms linked for a photograph, while on holiday in Margate in the 1930s. The chaps are in casual wear (defined by the open collars and sporty knitwear)

Family on holiday in Margate, 1936
A smartly turned out family enjoying a seaside outing in Margate. Mother is fashionably dressed in a white sporty dress with beret and the little boys are wearing identical outfits of berets

Pier, Margate - looking out through Ships Masts over water to town. Part of Box 145 Boswell Collection - East Coast. Margate was recorded as Meregate in 1264 and as Margate in 1299

Margate Sands - People on Beach, paddlers, town on right. Part of Box 145 Boswell Collection - East Coast. Date: circa 1900

A London Station with trains to Margate - possibly Cannon Street. Part of Box 34 Boswell Collection - London Streets. Date: circa 1890s

Cartoon, The Margate Boat -- various men of the theatre at the seaside. 1881

Group of Belgian and British soldiers at Quex Park, with three members of the VAD staff. The Belgian men are wearing civilian clothes. All the British soldiers are in army uniform

Studio photograph of two Belgian NCOs
Studio photograph, taken at American Studio, 1 Arcade Steps, Margate of two Belgian NCOs. On the reverse is written P. Ente, caporal, , He. de Ligne, Birchington 3 novembre 1914; M

Studio photograph of a British soldier in khaki uniform. Printed by The Clock Tower Studios, 1 Marine Terrace, Elephant Hill, Margate. On the reverse is written Feb 8th 1915. To Madam From 10608 Pte

Studio photo of three patients
Photograph by a Margate stuido photographer of three Belgian patients. They are wearing their uniform overcaots and two are wearing caps. Numbers have been written above them on the photograph

Margate / Bandstand 1903
Margate, Kent: the Fort Bandstand Date: circa 1903

Father and young daughter take a stroll - Promenade, Margate. Date: circa 1930s

Railway strike 1911: Affecting holiday crowds
Strikes causing massive disruptions for holiday makers leaving and entering London. Crowds of people escaping from London trying Margate steamers at London Bridge

Margate, Kent - A couple and relative rest on the sea wall
Margate, Kent - A married couple and the husbands sister rest on (and below) the sea wall by the beach. They are drying their towels on a line in front of their beach hut (visible in rear)

Birchington VAD nurses
Studio photograph (Houghton, Margate & Broadstairs) of the Birchington (Kent/178) VAD nurses. A group of ten nurses is shown

Officers of the Birchington VAD
The Officers of the Birchington VAD Detachment (Kent/178) standing outside the front door of Quex House. They are (left to right) Alice Cobb, Quartermaster (married to Harold Cobb)

Illustration, the late John Howell, the Sporting Tailor, driving his horse-drawn carriage through Margate, Kent. Date: 1832

St Mildreds Hotel & Tennis Court, Westgate-on-Sea, England
St Mildreds Hotel & Tennis Court, Westgate-on-Sea, near Margate, Kent, England. Date: 1906

Holidaymakers on the Pier, Margate, England
Holidaymakers on the Pier, Margate, Kent, England. Date: 1910s

International Stores & Shops, Broadstairs, England
International Stores & Shops, Broadstairs, near Margate, Kent, England. Date: 1920s

Newgate Gap & Pier, Margate, Kent
Newgate Gap & Pier, Margate, near Broadstairs, Kent, England. Date: 1910

Market Place, Ramsgate, Kent
Market Place, Ramsgate, near Margate, Kent, England. Date: 1890s

Hereward Hotel, Margate, Kent
Hereward Hotel, Margate, near Broadstairs, Kent, England. Date: 1910s

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

Holidaymakers, Margate, Kent, England. Date: 1920s

Alpha Road, Birchington, Kent
Alpha Road, Birchington, near Margate, Kent, England. Date: 1908

Edwardian Group, Margate, Kent, England. Date: 1910s

North Foreland Lighthouse, Broadstairs, Kent
North Foreland Lighthouse, Broadstairs, near Margate, Kent, England. Date: 1930s

Marine Gardens, Margate, Kent
Marine Gardens, Margate, near Broadstairs, Kent, England. Date: 1930s

The Promenade, Cliftonville, Kent
The Promenade, Cliftonville, Margate, Kent, England. Showing the pier Date: 1920s

Holidaymakers on the Pier, Cliftonville, Margate, England
Holidaymakers on the Pier, Cliftonville, Margate, Kent, England. After the Dip. Date: 1914

Promenade & Memorial to Lifeboat Crew, Margate, Kent, England. Date: 1910s

The Village, Herne, Kent
The Village, Herne, Herne Bay, near Whitstable/Margate, Kent, England. Showing the Red Lion Inn - Selling Flints Ales Date: 1911

Three people and a dog on the beach, with a beach hut behind them, in Margate, Kent. Date: circa 1930s

Foreness Bay, Cliftonville, Kent
Foreness Bay, Cliftonville, Margate, Kent, England. Date: 1920s

Steam Packets off Margate 1821
Published Sept 5th 1821 by John Hudson, 86, Cheapside Main inscription: To His Most Gracious Majesty KING GEORGE THE FOURTH The Illustrious Patron of Steam Packets

Princess Marys Hospital, Margate
A view of Princess Marys Hospital, Wilderness Road, Margate. The site, originally known as Eastcliff House, was acquired in 1898 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board as a seaside hospital for London

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