From March 1916 until September 1917, Chatham House was used as a VAD Hospital by the Canadian Military. The building was bombed on 22nd August 1917 killing 2, John Paul and Pte. D. R. Crighton, and wounding 5 others. On the 24th August 1940, 29 . . . — — Map (db m301578) HM
Local secondary school students aged thirteen visited Pugin's house and church in Ramsgate to study his designs. Inspired by his work, they created these contemporary tile designs to decorate Kent Steps. The tiles were installed in 2020 and are now . . . — — Map (db m246204) HM
Standing here on Sion Hill you can appreciate the whole Royal Harbour laid out before you. When the sun is shining this magnificent marine facility can be compared to Cannes on the French Riviera. It is a working harbour and visitors can wander . . . — — Map (db m302592) HM
Now a grade II listed building, this striking example of seaside architecture was designed by Stanley Davenport Adshead.
Built as a concert hall and assembly rooms, it stands on the site of an old stone yard. It is said to have been built in . . . — — Map (db m246255) HM
Constructed between 1845 and 1852, St Augustine's church was designed by Augustus Pugin, architect of the Houses of Parliament and 'Big Ben'. The church is in the gothic style and follows Pugin's 'true principles of Christian architecture'. He . . . — — Map (db m315636) HM
When you walk through St. Laurence Churchyard, you walk in the footsteps of Elizabeth I, William Pitt, The Duke of Wellington, William IV, Queen Victoria and many other well-known dignitaries.
Consecrated in 1275, the Churchyard covers three . . . — — Map (db m302614) HM
