Nostalgic memories of Broadstairs's local history

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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.

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Displaying Memories 11 - 20 of 88 in total

just trying to see if shes remembered she was from the west midlands and lived here a long time x
I was also at Port Regis for a time from around 1949/50 when I was around 5. Not a happy place for me and some of the memories still haunt til this day.
I was there when I was 6 which was 1956 I was an angel in school play at Christmas . We had marmite and bread at supper time
I remember being at a convalescent home in Broadstairs at this time. I was 9 years old. However I cannot remember the name of it. I do remember helping to shell hundreds of pea pods whilst sitting on a upstairs balcony. I also remember it had a small school room which I sometimes went to. I also remember going on a trip to the beach where I was bitten on the finger by a sand mouse which I found in the crevice at the base of the cliffs. I had to have an injection.
I have meny memory’s of this place was there as a child for3 years my best frind there was Susan
Iwas6 or five at time onlysaw pernets At weekends used to cry when thydespaired l rember dance teacher wehad she was nice l also sheredaroom with6 other girls my best frind there was Susan lwas vary shy myname then was linda Dyer lrember Sunday walks down tosee the big black house and down to beach and picknet on the beach do you rember fireworks in the kitten garden l stoped in one night ...see more
Maiden name Sandra Banbury. As far as I know I was admitted to St Mary’s for convalescence following pneumonia, early fifties, and 4- 5 yrs old. Dr Fuller paid £4.4 s weekly, no idea for how long. He held a special place in his heart for me as I gather from the few times it was mentioned (within earshot) he saved my life. My Mother and our neighbour took me there by coach. I was ...see more
I was left here in 1953 at the age of 5 by my parents. It was run by nuns. My parents walked away and left me there and I didn't know why or what I had done wrong. Later my mother said it was because I was too thin. It has had an effect on me the rest of my life. i cried and cried every night I was there. We slept in a dormitory and there was no child furniture in those days, ...see more
I stayed in a convalescent home in the early 1950's as it was believed I had had whooping cough and was there for the fresh air. I only have fleeting memories but do recall a large dormitory with high beds and falling out! We had to drink hot milk each evening and to this day I can't stand the smell! Yuk! We walked to the beach frequently and I loved seeing the horse on the way. It was close to xmas and I ...see more
Hi all, I'm hoping someone can help me. I attended a boarding school in Dumptom Gap, Broardstairs 1965/1966 as I had asthma. I have found the building when I returned to Broardstairs a few years ago but can't seem to find any trace of the school! The heads name as I remember was Mrs Hubbard, the school was high on the cliff, we had a goat called Mary and had to go for long walks twice a day. If you have any memory's of the school could you please share. Thank you Lorraine