Wednesday, 4 November 2026

Old Thanet picts video about the book Stories of Your Life and Others by Ted Chiang


So the first one is King Street Ramsgate and this is where Boots is now. Cinque Ports pub on the left. This was all demolished to make way for Boots in the 60s or 70s I think. 


Next one Margate Tudor house 


Next one st Catherine's hospital Ramsgate High Street. 


Then another one of the same hospital. 


Then marine drive in Margate.


The harbour restaurant in Margate. Note the sailors retreat lookout slightly left of Centre. 


Then Pearks store in Margate. 


Then the white heart hotel Margate. 


I think this next one is Margate but I can't remember where it is. 


Another Tudor House one. 


Arcade in Margate. 


Then the Roman columns from Reculver


Followed by a picture of the explanatory text


Then The sportsman Inn


Then the Ramsgate one that says Canterbury road Mews 


Then Ramsgate Westcliff with snow. 


It's been a very busy morning here at Michael's bookshop in Ramsgate. Mostly local history enquiries which take a long time to sort out so I have got a bit behind with the post and not researched some of the photos properly. I'm afraid you'll have to do your best with what you've got.