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Margate has been a leading seaside resort for at least 250 years. Like its neighbours Ramsgate and Broadstairs it has been a traditional holiday destination for Londoners drawn to its sandy beaches. Edward Hasted, writing in the 18th century, described Margate as a "poor fishing town", but in 1810, when describing the shore, he wrote: "... [it ...
Find out about the history of Margate from its past as a small fishing village, to a thriving holiday destination, to today's modern, cosmopolitan feel. A Gate of the Sea and a Haven of Health. It's hard to believe today, but Margate was once a small fishing village.
The main source of employment for seamen at Margate, other than in fishing, was on the hoys. The owners of the hoys were amongst the wealthiest of the Margate residents. The ownership of a hoy was frequently shared, as a form of insurance, limiting loss if a hoy was lost at sea.
The Margate Local History site provides a variety of information about the history of the town of Margate in Kent, in the form of zoomable maps, directories, photographs and prints
It is not certain why it was felt that Margate was a suitable place for the glass trade but the key factor could have been the ready availability of kelp ash used in the manufacture of glass and produced by the burning of kelp (sea weed).
Margate is a seaside town in the Thanet District of Kent, England. It is located on the north coast of Kent and covers an area of 2 miles (3 kilometres) long, 16 miles (26 kilometres) north-east of Canterbury and includes Cliftonville, Garlinge, Palm Bay and Westbrook. In 2011 it had a population of 61,223.
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It highlights the best of Eastbourne for visitors to this beautiful resort set by the Sussex Downs National Park. A timeline history of Margate with prints, photographs and maps. Click on images to enlarge. Roman Margate. Roman Villa discovered in Tivoli Park Avenue in 1920. Saxon Margate.
