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Year: 1954
Children's beach events, mid-1950s
I can remember organised races and games, promoted by the publishers of 'Sunny Stories' and the Hulton Press comics, which took place on Viking Bay or Louisa? Bay. You needed to have a copy of one of the papers to participate; in my time it tended to be the 'Swift'. The Punch and Judy shoes put on by a guy called Rollo (I think) were a bit violent. I can't remember it raining, either. If it did, I'm sure we blamed it on contemporary atomic bomb tests. Posted: 14/09/2008 16:13 by Peter Yates |
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 Broadstairs, York Gate c1951 (ref: B220024) |
Year: 1993
Cafe
I remember coming here as a child. My Mum used to go to Broadstairs every year when she was young & we used to have day-trips for my Mum & Nan as a nostalgic visit. We always used to go into this cafe (can just see windows on left of pic) for breakfast & even after 40 odd years it was still being run by the same family and they always recognised my Nan's (really not that Cockney) voice! Bearing in mind that they only visited once a year I always used to think that was amazing! Unfortunately, it has now been sold and is now a pizza place. Have never been in there, and to be honest, don't think I will if my Mum & Nan have anything to do with it! Last edited: 07/07/2008 14:34 by Catherine Murray |
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 Broadstairs, North Foreland Lighthouse c1965 (ref: B220032) |
Year: 1960
Port Regis
I had a couple of holidays at Broadstairs, staying at the Convent at Port Regis. I attended St Philomena's in Carshalton Surrey and I think they owned the Convent at Port Regis. I can remember Broadstairs and going to Margate. I now live in Sydney, Australia but will be in England in September and I hope to get down to Kent (amid a very busy itinerary) and relive those memories. Bette Schoots (nee Miller). Posted: 24/05/2008 06:54 by Bette Schoots |
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Broadstairs, North Foreland Lighthouse c1965 (ref: B220032) |
Ancestral Ties
My 4th Gt grandfather was Michael Breckinridge--he died in a storm at sea c 1808. He and his son, Michael (married to Elizabeth Shrewsbury---her father and husband both shipwrights), were both Chief, Cinque Ports. Some of the (then) cousins, surname Hiller, were born IN the North Foreland Light. My 3rd Gt. grandfather, Edward William Breckinridge, who married Mary Ann Adkins of Ramsgate, Kent, sailed to America in c1833, my 2nd Gt. grandfather Henry Breckinridge, in their arms. Later, Mary Ann's sister, Martha, left there--joined them in the US---living with Henry and Mary Ann until she died. Henry's sisters (born in the US) and his nieces, made trips back---hopefully I will make the trip one day soon myself. Some of the Hiller descendants are here in the US, some of them live in Australia. They HAVE been back. North Foreland Light is something the two Michaels saw every day---and the last thing of home Edward and Mary Ann saw as they left for the US. Last edited: 24/05/2007 16:53 by Sheila Stover |
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Year: 1950
Fun on the beach
In the year 1950 (or thereabouts) we lived in Reading Street, a village quite close to Broadstairs. 'Mr. Broadstairs' used to organise events such as sandcastle competitions, races and each week held a contest amongst the children to choose a 'Prince' and 'Princess' for the week. He also used to put on shows on the jetty such as variety shows and talent contests. My father - Doug Vince - worked for Mr.Broadstairs helping to run these events and also appeared in the shows doing his act as a ventriloquist. My sister and I had such happy times then. I can't remember events ever being 'rained off' although I am sure they sometimes were! Posted: 05/02/2007 16:23 by Dorothy George |
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