Margate Collection (page 6)

Couple walking below the cliffs at Cliftonville, Kent
An elderly couple (not the jolliest pair I ve ever seen!) stroll along the seafront below the cliffs at Cliftonville, Margate, Kent circa 1920s

A Mother and daughter have a duo portrait photograph taken at the American Studio, Margate Kent. The Mother has selected the dainty Japanese parasol as her shoot prop ! Date: circa 1920s

A lovely group photo of five friends (or relatives) sitting on deckchairs on the beach at Margate, Kent. Date: circa 1930s

The Pleasures of Margate, July 25, 1800. July 25, 1800. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Pleasures of Margate, July 25, 1800

Kent CT9 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Kent CT9 1

Kent CT9 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Kent CT9 5

By Candle Light, a comedy, Hippodrome, Margate
By Candle Light, a modern comedy, at the Hippodrome, Margate, presented by Lionel Bute. 20th century

Two Jolly Couples having a fun time at the beach - Margate, Kent, England. Date: 1914

Arrival of the Hoy at Margate, 1808, (c1900). Creator: Unknown
Arrival of the Hoy at Margate, 1808, (c1900). Lively scene on the front at Margate in Kent, as the hoy (a type of boat) arrives. Print after a painting by Philip James De Loutherbourg

Margate, Kent - Extended family group on the seafront Date: circa 1920s

Margate, Kent - Jolly bathers having fun in the sea. Date: circa 1920s

Three ladies on their holiday in Margate
Three ladies having a jolly time on their holiday in Margate, Kent, England. Each has mutliple scarves, bags, hats, umbrellas and gloves!!! Date: circa 1930s

Margate, Kent - Grandparents take Grandson to the seaside
Margate, Kent - Grandparents take their Grandson (very smartly dressed!) to the seaside Date: circa 1920s

Young Girl on a pony - Margate, Kent
Young Girl on a pony - British Seaside Candid Postcard Photo - Margate, Kent. The Photographers Office can be seen back right. Date: circa 1910s

The Pleasures of a Margate Steam Packet, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
The Pleasures of a Margate Steam Packet, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks, a vulgar Cockney grocer who aspires to the sporting life in the country

Margate, Arrival of the Husbands Boat, 1856. Artist: Swain
Margate, Arrival of the Husbands Boat, 1856. Crowds at the port of Margate in Kent. From the Illustrated Times, 6 September 1856

Margate, from Royal Crescent, c1896. Artist: Chester Vaughan
Margate, from Royal Crescent, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Margate - The Harbour and the Jetty, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Margate - On the Sands, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Droit Office & Pier, 1820. Artist: John Shury
Droit Office & Pier, 1820. Margate is a seaside town in the district of Thanet in Kent. The towns history is tied closely to the sea and it has a proud maritime tradition

Light House & Pier, 1820. Artist: John Shury
Light House & Pier, 1820. Margate is a seaside town in the district of Thanet in Kent. The towns history is tied closely to the sea and it has a proud maritime tradition

High Street & Garners Library from Marine Parade, 1820. Artist: John Shury
High Street & Garners Library from Marine Parade, 1820. Margate is a seaside town in the district of Thanet in Kent. The towns history is tied closely to the sea

The Steam Boats, leaving Margate, 1820. Artist: John Shury
The Steam Boats, leaving Margate, 1820. Margate is a seaside town in the district of Thanet in Kent. The towns history is tied closely to the sea and it has a proud maritime tradition

Marine Parade & Harbour, 1820. Artist: John Shury
Marine Parade & Harbour, 1820. Margate is a seaside town in the district of Thanet in Kent. The towns history is tied closely to the sea and it has a proud maritime tradition

High Street & Front of Bathing Houses, 1820. Artist: John Shury
High Street & Front of Bathing Houses, 1820. Bathers of the early years in Margate, entered bathing machines by stairs from the backs of the bathing houses situated precariously on timber piles

The Back of Bathing Houses, 1820. Artist: John Shury
The Back of Bathing Houses, 1820. Bathers of the early years in Margate, entered bathing machines by stairs from the backs of the bathing houses situated precariously on timber piles on the cliff

A seaside postcard from Margate, Kent, 20th century

A bank holiday crowd waiting for a train to Margate, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Margate, 1937. Sights of Britain, third series of 48 cigarette cards, issued with Senior Service, Junior Member, and Illingworth cigarettes

Margate, Kent, c1920s. Artist: Photochrom Co Ltd of London
Margate, Kent, c1920s

Margate, from the Sea, ca 1835. Artist: Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851)
Margate, from the Sea, ca 1835. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Winner of the Miss Margate beauty pageant posing with trophy at the Winter Gardens Margate. June 1960

A Margate Hoy, a type of sailing boat often used for freight purposes but in this case one of the boats which in the late eighteenth

Entrance to public dug out bomb shelter in Margate, WW1
The entrance to a public dug-out in Trinity Square, Margate, Kent, designed to offer underground safety to members of the public during air raids during the First World War

Guests at a Margate boarding house, 1930s
Delightful group photograph of assorted guests at an unidentified boarding house at the seaside resort of Margate on the Kent coast

Rex Motorcycle and Sidecar - on the beach at Margate. This particular model, launched after the end of WWI was powered by a new Blackburne engine

All Aboard for Margate
Illustration by F. Matania showing the New Palace Steamer, the Koh-i-noor leaving Old Swan Pier for Margate, 1906. The Sphere dubbed the trip as the voyage down the river which brings health to tired

On Margate Beach 1920S
On the beach at Margate: three ladies sit in deckchairs, while two boys in bathing costumes sit, one on the sand, one astride a toy bulldog

Packed Margate Beach
A very crowded beach scene at Margate, packed with British families enjoying the sun on deckchairs and donkeys, with the delights of Dreamland in the background

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On the wall of the Margate tidal pool at high tide in Kent

Entertainment on the beach at Margate, Kent, England in the 19th century. From Around The Coast, An Album of Pictures from Photographs of the Chief Seaside Places of Interest in Great Britain

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Discover the charm of Margate, England, where history and fun collide. 🇬🇧 Located in Kent, this coastal town is a hidden gem waiting to be explored. Start your adventure at St Mildreds Bay or Westgate on Sea, both offering stunning views of the English coastline. Feel the thrill as you ride the iconic rollercoaster at Margate Pier - an experience loved by locals and visitors alike. Immerse yourself in nostalgia with Jessie Wildon and her Bijou Orchestra at Dreamland, Margate's beloved amusement park since 1938. Take a leisurely stroll along the promenade, soaking up the vibrant atmosphere of this seaside destination. Don't forget to visit the picturesque harbor for a taste of authentic maritime life. For history enthusiasts, Kingsgate Castle stands proudly as a testament to Margate's rich heritage. Explore its fascinating architecture and imagine life within its walls centuries ago. Navigate through the city streets using our handy map Kent UK City Street Map – ensuring you don't miss any must-see spots. Join holidaymakers frolicking in the sea at Margate Beach or indulge in thrilling fairs like electric car rides that will make your heart race with excitement. Capture memories that last a lifetime with postcards showcasing Margate's beautiful harbor and seafront when held up to light. Margate offers something for everyone - from scenic beauty to exhilarating adventures - making it an ideal destination for your next getaway.