A look back in time at pictures from Margate throughout the years, The photos actually come from my Nan, who has lived in Margate for over 50 years now after moving there from Birmingham. This is also where the old 1970’s footage for the video also came from so take that as your creative attribution.
A weekend trip to Margate? Why would you go there? – is the question some people will ask. We took a trip down to the South East coast to see how Margate’s recent revival had left it and if it is worth revisiting now. Continue reading Postcard from… Retro Margate
Margate is dubbed as the original seaside resort and during the 60s and 70s it attracted thousands of peoplelike Del Boy and Rodney (during Only Fools and Horses 1989 Christmas special) every weekend from London and further afield. Blessed with miles of golden sands, amusements and other activities the town offered city people a break from city life.
While it got to enjoy the highs though it has had to suffer the lowest of lows. A few tragic events meant that a joyeous seaside town became almost deserted of holiday maker in just a few years. Following this the town had a continued spell of misfortune making it worse and worse. Its’ fortunes have turned though and since the end of the 00’s Margate has began to rise again. A brief history of these events follows.
Continue reading A brief history of Margate’s demise and re-emergence
Another part of the country and another totally different seaside town.
Weymouth is quiet, tranquil and not entirely set up for tourism, instead just down the road Bournemouth is better equipped for this, yet this is part of its’ charm.
Weymouth is set on the world heritage Jurassic Coast and gives you the chance to see some truly stunning rock formations if you don’t mind travelling further afield. The Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove, The Isle of Portland and Chesil Beach are all worth seeing along the coastline.
Our second featured seaside visit sees us travel to North Wales to the picturesque town of Llandudno. Before we start though just two things. Firstly: if you missed part 1 about our trip to Morecambe please have a read by clicking here. Secondly just to clear up a few things about Wales as a whole, yes there are a lot of sheep and yes it did rain (hard) while we were there.
For the first of our trips to the seaside we decided to visit Morecambe. Conveniently located just 30 minutes and £7 on the train from Preston (where I was staying) it seemed like just the place to start. The weather was not the best upon arrival, actually it was pretty gloomy and cold; but what can you expect from an Autumn day in North West England?
Seaside Pride 