Walmer, The Strand 1924
Photo ref: 76081
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The Walmer Stores in the centre of this photo has its blinds down. It was a sad day for Walmer and Deal when on 22 March 1996 the Royal Marines beat a final retreat and ended a 300-year association with the towns. His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Captain General of the Royal Marines, said: 'I am very grateful for this opportunity to offer, on behalf of the Corps, our appreciation and gratitude to the people of Walmer and Deal for their support, tolerance and affection over so many years.' The Royal Marines were moved to Portsmouth.

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A Selection of Memories from Walmer

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My ancestor's nephews Henry and George Wraight aged 35 and 25 were brewers labourers most likely at Thompsons Brewery which was situated to the left of this photo where you can just see the Bell on a sign, this is an indication of their outlet the Bell public house which has survived to this day. In 1881 this was welcome employment for these Wraight ...see more
A row of terrace houses leads up to the old parish church of Walmer. The church where the Duke of Wellington worshipped whilst staying at Walmer Castle as Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports. Some of the dwellings in this terrace were the home of various members of the family of bricklayer John Baker, the brother of My Great Great Great Grandfather. What is now Malvern House, contained ...see more