Nostalgic memories of Ramsgate's local history
Share your own memories of Ramsgate and read what others have said
For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.
Why not add your memory today and become part of our Memories Community to help others in the future delve back into their past.
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Displaying Memories 1 - 10 of 11 in total
I was born in Ramsgate in 1947. An only child, I lived with my parents in Grove Road. I have many happy memories of the town. Each night, as a young child, I used to go out with my father for "a little walk around" and we covered a lot of ground. Because he worked for the Council, my father got to know every nook and cranny of Ramsgate. I used to love the atmosphere created by the old gas lamps. We had one opposite ...see more
I was born in Ramsgate in 1953 where we lived for 6 years. We lived in a top floor flat next to the Granville Hotel right opposite the beach. Flat 5, Victoria Mansions, Victoria Parade! Lovely place for early childhood. I remember we could sometimes see Calais from the flat and have many memories and photos of walking around the harbour - also being taken to the swimming pool at the end of the slope.
In 1963 I was a vocalist with a Pop Group called Johnny & The Bobcats.
I seem to recall we were booked to raise money for the Ramsgate F.C.
We played in the West Cliffe three times, once on our own, once with Duffy Power on the bill and once with Deke Arlon & The Offbeats.
What a great atmosphere there was with very large crowds. ...see more
I was born in Ramsgate in 1950 in Addington Street where my father and mother had a drapers shop. My mother used to take me out all over the place but my favourite of all was the Waterfall, as a child I remember the coloured lights that shone in the water and I thought they were the most beautiful thing in the world. I also remember the Ramsgate lights on the top of the West Cliff by the San Clu Hotel was it? with the ...see more
My elder brother and I, attended the school between 1961-1969 as day-boys. I cannot find out why the school left Ramsgate to take premises in Westgate-on-Sea, and why the buildings in Ramsgate were totally demolished in 1973, were they unsafe, were there financial problems?! The school in Westgate no longer exists either, apparently closed it's doors in 1995. So, a one hundred and ...see more
My memory refers to Manston Airport when the USAF were there in the 50's. We had a summer holiday home and every year there was a new set of American children to play with. I was 11, and Britain was a very boring place in those days, the Americans were so colourful and exotic. If any of those children were to read this page it would be wonderful to hear from them, in particular my old playmates 'Caffy' ...see more
Is there anyone out there who went to St Georges School, when it was behind St Georges Church? My maiden name was Anthea Wood, anyone remember me? The date is a bit vague lol, but then I am now 65!
Can anyone remember Meeting Street in Ramsgate? I was born there and would love to see an old photo of the street.
I used to live in and around London Road, Ramsgate. One of my playmates had a crewcut and was from Texas as his father piloted Shooting Star jet fighters at nearby RAF Manston. We used to make canoes and catamarans from the plane's drop [fuel] tanks - much to the irritation of the USAF people. The guys from the base started a burger bar - the first ever - in the big Hotel on the front near the beginning of London Road and the rioad up from the Harbour.
My great grandfather, Charles Chedgey, was given a gold watch by the employees of the Granville Hotel in May 1900. I`d be interested to know the circumstances whereby hotel employees could afford to present him with an engraved expensive gold watch. Chris Chedgey
