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This is because, in the mid-19th century, Herne Bay became a fashionable seaside resort for London’s wealthy elite, who came to enjoy the town’s picturesque coastline and healthy sea air.
Oct 25, 2021 · The abonnement, destruction and final disappearance at the turn of the 20th Century of Herne Cliff and Eddington Gardens was due to natural erosion from the sea, but also expedited further by the construction of Hampton Pier.
The establishment of the blockade in the early 19th century caused a renewal of aggression. The most celebrated battle took place at Herne Bay, and culminated in the death of a brave or foolhardy young midshipman who dared to challenge the North Kent gang as they tried to bring their goods ashore.
Herne (ancient Haranni) was a tiny village until the 19th century. When the mining of coal (and possibly ore) and the production of coke (the fuel processed from the harvested coal) and steel began, the villages of the Ruhr area had an influx of people, mostly from the east of Germany.
The early 19th century saw a huge interest in the health-giving benefits of coastal air and bathing in the sea. Margate, further east along the coast, was one of the first seaside towns in Kent to benefit from this sudden mania for going to the seaside. Herne Bay was not far behind.
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1760 Half Moon Tavern built by Joseph Miller. 1798 Early reference to Herne Hill in print. Early C19 By now an affluent rural area with detached houses and large gardens. 1813 Brockwell Hall built on an elevated position for John Blades (1751-1829), later Sheriff of the City of London.
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Feb 19, 2023 · If you have ever paid a visit to the Herne Bay, then you are sure to have noticed the striking array of architecture that sits along the seafront. Walking the length of the town, you will spy an impressive array of homes and properties each representing key periods and decades of the town’s history through their varied appearances.
