Ramsgate York Street shops back in August 2009 + Book recommendation video

Only 17 years ago. I've tried mostly to put in pictures where things have changed. This is part of my obsession with local shops and obviously stems from opening Michael's Bookshop here in Ramsgate in 1987 and watching virtually every other independent shop and Ramsgate close in that period of almost 50 years. I'm sorry it wasn't until about 2009 that I realised what was going on and started taking pictures of Ramsgate's shops.

Nights at the Circus a fantastical book by Angela Carter

Ramsgate King Street, Harbour Street and Harbour parade in August 2009

Only 17 years ago. I've tried mostly to put in pictures where things have changed. These are snapshots on an early morning walk, hence the uncollected rubbish and the poorly aligned photos.