{"id":34317,"date":"2025-01-07T07:00:20","date_gmt":"2025-01-07T07:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/?p=34317"},"modified":"2025-01-07T10:16:28","modified_gmt":"2025-01-07T10:16:28","slug":"architecture-great-bars-the-beach-and-the-harbour-fifty-photographs-of-ramsgate-kent-in-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/architecture-great-bars-the-beach-and-the-harbour-fifty-photographs-of-ramsgate-kent-in-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Fifty photographs of Ramsgate, Kent in winter &#8211; architecture, great bars, the beach and the harbour"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/ramsgate-kent-photos-01.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture, great bars, the beach and the harbour: fifty photographs of Ramsgate Kent in winter\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Ramsgate is a small town in the district of Thanet in east Kent, England, and back in the 19th century it was a hugely busy seaside resort.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/ramsgate-kent-photos-02.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture, great bars, the beach and the harbour: fifty photographs of Ramsgate Kent in winter\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The impressive booking hall at Ramsgate station reflects that this was once a major destination for holidaymakers and day-trippers.<\/p>\n<p>The Official Illustrated Guide to South-Eastern and North and Mid-Kent Railways (published in June 1863) waxes lyrical about the town:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8216;It is impossible to speak too favourably of this first-rate town, its glorious sands, its bathing, its hotels, libraries, churches, etc. etc. not forgetting its bracing climate&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The streets of Ramsgate are well paved or macadamed and brilliantly lighted with gas.&#8217;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The 1970s brought about a steep decline in the town&#8217;s fortunes, with the growth of cheap package holidays abroad taking away their traditional visitors.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/ramsgate-kent-photos-03.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture, great bars, the beach and the harbour: fifty photographs of Ramsgate Kent in winter\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/ramsgate-kent-photos-04.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture, great bars, the beach and the harbour: fifty photographs of Ramsgate Kent in winter\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/ramsgate-kent-photos-05.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture, great bars, the beach and the harbour: fifty photographs of Ramsgate Kent in winter\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/ramsgate-kent-photos-06.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture, great bars, the beach and the harbour: fifty photographs of Ramsgate Kent in winter\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Howling Sounds record store on Chatham Street.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/ramsgate-kent-photos-07.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture, great bars, the beach and the harbour: fifty photographs of Ramsgate Kent in winter\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Rose of England pub on the High Street.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/ramsgate-kent-photos-08.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture, great bars, the beach and the harbour: fifty photographs of Ramsgate Kent in winter\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/ramsgate-kent-photos-09.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture, great bars, the beach and the harbour: fifty photographs of Ramsgate Kent in winter\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The stunning tiled fa\u00e7ade of the Grade II listed Queens Head on Harbour Parade.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/ramsgate-kent-photos-10.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture, great bars, the beach and the harbour: fifty photographs of Ramsgate Kent in winter\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Harbour and a low winter sun<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/ramsgate-kent-photos-11.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture, great bars, the beach and the harbour: fifty photographs of Ramsgate Kent in winter\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Ten years ago, the Victorian Society warned that the 1903 Grade II-listed Royal Victoria Pavilion on the beach front was &#8220;dilapidated and neglected,&#8221; but it&#8217;s now been fully restored as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdwetherspoon.com\/pubs\/royal-victoria-pavilion-ramsgate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">popular Wetherspoon&#8217;s pub<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/ramsgate-kent-photos-12.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture, great bars, the beach and the harbour: fifty photographs of Ramsgate Kent in winter\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sculpture outside the pavilion.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/ramsgate-kent-photos-13.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture, great bars, the beach and the harbour: fifty photographs of Ramsgate Kent in winter\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Ramsgate Boulevard.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/ramsgate-kent-photos-14.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture, great bars, the beach and the harbour: fifty photographs of Ramsgate Kent in winter\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Man looks out to sea,<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/ramsgate-kent-photos-15.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture, great bars, the beach and the harbour: fifty photographs of Ramsgate Kent in winter\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Shell detail in wall.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/ramsgate-kent-photos-16.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture, great bars, the beach and the harbour: fifty photographs of Ramsgate Kent in winter\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ramsgate_Maritime_Museum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ramsgate Maritime Museum<\/a> on the quayside of the Royal Harbour at Ramsgate.<\/p>\n<p>The Clock House was built in 1817 by Benjamen Wyatt and George Louch. It was later altered by John Rennie and is now designated as a Grade II* listed building.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/ramsgate-kent-photos-17.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture, great bars, the beach and the harbour: fifty photographs of Ramsgate Kent in winter\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/ramsgate-kent-photos-18.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture, great bars, the beach and the harbour: fifty photographs of Ramsgate Kent in winter\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/ramsgate-kent-photos-19.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture, great bars, the beach and the harbour: fifty photographs of Ramsgate Kent in winter\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/ramsgate-kent-photos-21.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture, great bars, the beach and the harbour: fifty photographs of Ramsgate Kent in winter\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The splendid Conqueror Alehouse on Grange Road, Ramsgate.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/ramsgate-kent-photos-20.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture, great bars, the beach and the harbour: fifty photographs of Ramsgate Kent in winter\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Inside there were several references to the Only Fools &amp; Horses TV series.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/ramsgate-kent-photos-43.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture, great bars, the beach and the harbour: fifty photographs of Ramsgate Kent in winter\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There was a fine selection of ales and ciders on offer.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/ramsgate-kent-photos-44.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture, great bars, the beach and the harbour: fifty photographs of Ramsgate Kent in winter\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/ramsgate-kent-photos-22.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture, great bars, the beach and the harbour: fifty photographs of Ramsgate Kent in winter\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Swiss Cottage.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/ramsgate-kent-photos-23.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture, great bars, the beach and the harbour: fifty photographs of Ramsgate Kent in winter\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Beach views.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/ramsgate-kent-photos-24.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture, great bars, the beach and the harbour: fifty photographs of Ramsgate Kent in winter\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/ramsgate-kent-photos-25.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture, great bars, the beach and the harbour: fifty photographs of Ramsgate Kent in winter\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/ramsgate-kent-photos-26.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture, great bars, the beach and the harbour: fifty photographs of Ramsgate Kent in winter\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/ramsgate-kent-photos-27.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture, great bars, the beach and the harbour: fifty photographs of Ramsgate Kent in winter\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/ramsgate-kent-photos-28.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture, great bars, the beach and the harbour: fifty photographs of Ramsgate Kent in winter\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/ramsgate-kent-photos-30.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture, great bars, the beach and the harbour: fifty photographs of Ramsgate Kent in winter\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/ramsgate-kent-photos-31.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture, great bars, the beach and the harbour: fifty photographs of Ramsgate Kent in winter\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/ramsgate-kent-photos-32.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture, great bars, the beach and the harbour: fifty photographs of Ramsgate Kent in winter\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Royal Harbour Brasserie on the harbour arm.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/ramsgate-kent-photos-33.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture, great bars, the beach and the harbour: fifty photographs of Ramsgate Kent in winter\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/ramsgate-kent-photos-34.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture, great bars, the beach and the harbour: fifty photographs of Ramsgate Kent in winter\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/ramsgate-kent-photos-35.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture, great bars, the beach and the harbour: fifty photographs of Ramsgate Kent in winter\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Harbour lighthouse.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/ramsgate-kent-photos-36.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture, great bars, the beach and the harbour: fifty photographs of Ramsgate Kent in winter\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/ramsgate-kent-photos-37.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture, great bars, the beach and the harbour: fifty photographs of Ramsgate Kent in winter\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/ramsgate-kent-photos-39.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture, great bars, the beach and the harbour: fifty photographs of Ramsgate Kent in winter\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/ramsgate-kent-photos-40.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture, great bars, the beach and the harbour: fifty photographs of Ramsgate Kent in winter\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/ramsgate-kent-photos-41.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture, great bars, the beach and the harbour: fifty photographs of Ramsgate Kent in winter\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/ramsgate-kent-photos-42.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture, great bars, the beach and the harbour: fifty photographs of Ramsgate Kent in winter\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Vinyl Head record shop on West Cliff Road,<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/ramsgate-kent-photos-46.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture, great bars, the beach and the harbour: fifty photographs of Ramsgate Kent in winter\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Artillery Arms on West Cliff Road was a fine traditional boozer, bedecked in military memorabilia.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/ramsgate-kent-photos-47.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture, great bars, the beach and the harbour: fifty photographs of Ramsgate Kent in winter\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/ramsgate-kent-photos-48.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture, great bars, the beach and the harbour: fifty photographs of Ramsgate Kent in winter\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/ramsgate-kent-photos-49.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture, great bars, the beach and the harbour: fifty photographs of Ramsgate Kent in winter\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Wonderful stained window.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/ramsgate-kent-photos-50.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture, great bars, the beach and the harbour: fifty photographs of Ramsgate Kent in winter\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Short back and sides and some fangs in your neck.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/ramsgate-kent-photos-51.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture, great bars, the beach and the harbour: fifty photographs of Ramsgate Kent in winter\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/ramsgate-kent-photos-52.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture, great bars, the beach and the harbour: fifty photographs of Ramsgate Kent in winter\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The harbour at night.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/ramsgate-kent-photos-53.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture, great bars, the beach and the harbour: fifty photographs of Ramsgate Kent in winter\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>More Ramsgate photos<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/photos\/kent\/ramsgate-kent-photos.html\">Ramsgate photos from November 2009<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/photos\/kent\/ramsgate-kent-photos-2.html\">Ramsgate photos from November 2009 (part two)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/photos\/kent\/index.html\">Kent photo collection<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ramsgate is a small town in the district of Thanet in east Kent, England, and back in the 19th century it was a hugely busy seaside 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