Ramsgate, Madeira Walk, Waterfall 1901
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Madeira Walk was hewn out of chalk. The work began in 1892. This feature built by the road was an artificial waterfall and rustic bridge, with rocks giving the impression of a mountain scene. Later, with the widespread use of electricity, lights which changed to various colours were placed behind the running water. What is not generally known is that the rocks here are totally man-made from a special mix of sand, cement and an unknown ingredient—its trade name was Pulhamite. Madeira Walk cost nearly £60,000 to build, and because of the cost, the waterfall was dubbed 'the rate-payers' tears'.
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