Herne Bay, The Parade And Clock Tower 1889
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This tranquil view shows promenaders on the parade. The picture was taken from the pier, which was built in 1873 to replace the earlier and more ambitious pier designed by Telford. Herne Bay was always a popular family resort.

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A Selection of Memories from Herne Bay

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. Here are some from Herne Bay

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During holidays in Herne Bay in the early 1960's I often visited The Yorkshire Bakery shop situated in the town centre. I do not think it is there anymore. Does anyone know what happened to it?
I am interested about a children's convalescent home called, 'Birds Nest and Grange House, 41 Brunswick Square, Herne Bay, Kent. In about 1958/59 as an 8 or 9 year old, my 10 year old sister, (May) and I were sent from London to a seaside convalescent home after recovering from an operation. Over the years my memory has become somewhat hazy as to where the convalescent home was ...see more
I started school at 5yrs old ii then lived in Fernlea Avenue the house was called Anglo West and was number 44 (how i remember this so well i do not know) my mum took me to school through the park the school was not far from the end of the park cant remember the road was it Kings Road? I remember a street party must have been after the war (i was born in 1941) We thats my Mum Dad two brothers and myself lived with my ...see more
I was born in Herne Bay in 1941 and the punch and judy man was uncle colin and he lived a few doors down from us in Victoria Park. He made me a Mr Punch puppet.