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We're out and about over the summer

The Ramsgate society shop is no longer in the Custom House.  We will be out and about during the summer.

We will have stalls at The Ramsgate festival on 22nd July at The Brasserie, 23rd and 30th at the Harbour. and 3rd September at Addington Street fair.  Your support will be welcome.  We plan on being back in The Clock House of the Maritime Museum at the beginning of October and volunteer help to be on the rota will be much appreciated.

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Dive deep into the history of Ramsgate with Ramsgate Reflections

Dive deep into the history of Ramsgate with Ramsgate Reflections

We're all about building pride in our town and starting next weekend, there a series of free talks all about the vibrant history of Ramsgate.

Take a look at the programme and check out the full list of activities

Sat 22 July

Habour Saga: Brian Daubney tells the story of our harbour as an after lunch entertainment

Every Picture Tells a Story: Michael Blaker RE takes us on an illustrated talk of a lifetime of etching and painting.

Mon 24 July

The Clifftop Amazon: Laura Probert’s fond tribute to Dame Janet Stancomb-Wills: our first lady mayor and mostgenerous benefactress.

Tue 25 July

Ramsgate, Landscape andRamsgate, Landscape and People: Archaeologist Ges Moody explores three centuries of Ramsgate’s geology, archaeology and history

Wed 26 July

History of Ramsgate’s Lifeboats: John Ray reveals the history of lifeboating at Ramsgate since1802 with emphasis on key eventsand rescues.

Thurs 27 July

Pugin, Ramsgate and the Sea: Catriona Blaker will relate Pugin’s love and knowledge of the sea to his life in Ramsgate.

Fri 28 July

Ramsgate 1817 to 2017: Ups, DownsRamsgate 1817 to 2017: Ups, Downsand Whatever Next?: Terry & Janet Prue take the long view of Ramsgate’s popularity and relate it to prospectsfor prosperity in the future.

Sat 29 July

Location Ramsgate: Danny Nissim and Stephen Davies take you back o the town as it was, thanks to some nearly forgotten feature films.

Sun 30 July

The #Rooswijk1740 Project: Marine archaeologist Daniel Pascoe will update us on the ongoing excavation of this Dutch East India ship that sank on the Goodwin Sands in1740.