Broadstairs, York Gate c.1951
Photo ref:
B220024
Photo ref:
B220024
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This 16th-century arch, leading from the original village down to the harbour, was once fitted with a portcullis and gates as a protection for the settlement against pirates and sea-raiders. It was narrowly saved from demolition in the 19th century, and has been incorporated into subsequent buildings.
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Memories of Broadstairs, York Gate c1951
For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. These memories are of Broadstairs, York Gate c.1951
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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 ...see more
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