Margate Collection

Rollercoaster
Riders on the Scenic Railway rollercoaster at Dreamland in Margate, Kent

Dreamland amusement park in Margate, Kent. 14th July 1966

Car Ride at Dreamland
The Brooklands Racers car ride at Dreamland Amusement Park, Margate, Kent

Fairs / Electric Boats
Electric motor boats at Dreamland Amusement Park, Margate, Kent

England / Margate
The busy beach, promenade and clock tower at Margate, Kent, England

St Mildreds Bay, Westgate on Sea, Kent
St Mildreds Bay, Westgate on Sea, near Margate, Kent, England. Date: 1920s

Cat Stealing Herrings
A naughty cat stealing fresh Margate herrings off a barrow!

Margate Pier - Jessie Wildon and her Bijou Orchestra
Margate Pier - Jessie Wildon (Mrs Fred Wildon - pictured on left with cello) and her Bijou Orchestra - a musical quintet. The Wildon family ran orchestras of various types during the summer in

Dreamland, Margate, 1938
Dreamland Amusement Park, Margate - a crowd waiting at the Scenic Railway station

The promenade, Margate, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

The harbor, II. Margate, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Kingsgate Castle, Margate, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

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England, Kent, Margate Kings Gate chalk headland, arch and beach

Margate Kent UK City Street Map
Vector Illustration of a City Street Map of Margate, Kent, UK. Included files are EPS (v10) and Hi-Res JPG. Data courtesy from Ordnance Survey: VectorMap District https

Chislet Colliery 1930S
Chislet Colliery was located next to the Canterbury-Margate road, Kent. Two shafts were first sunk in 1914. Despite surviving nationalisation in 1947, the mine closed in 1969. Date: 1930s

EAST END BEACH 1930S
A group of working class kids on a small beach beside the River Thames, the Margate of the East End, London. Date: early 1930s

Holidaymakers in the sea at Margate, Kent Date: circa 1910s

Fairs / Electric Car Ride
Monte Carlo Rally electric car ride at Dreamland Amusement Park, Margate

Margate, Kent - Harbour and seafront - hold-to-light card Date: circa 1904

The Gap, Margate, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Margate beach during heatwave
Thousands of holiday makers enjoy the pleasures of the beach at Margate during warm and sunny weather at the end of August, 1927

Fairs / Electric Cars / 1956
Monte Carlo Rally electric car ride at Dreamland, Margate

The jetty, I. Margate, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Margate Jetty 1912
Margate Jetty - crowds enjoy their outing to the seaside

Dreamland Cafe 1952
A summers evening in the outdoor cafe at Dreamland Amusement Park, Margate

Donkey Ride / Margate
Children prepared for a donkey ride

Divers examining the wreck of the 'Royal Adelaide', 1850
3359199 Divers examining the wreck of the 'Royal Adelaide', 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting divers examining the wreck of the 'Royal Adelaide', lost off Margate)

The lifeboat 'Quiver' at Margate Kent, 1850
3331036 The lifeboat 'Quiver' at Margate Kent, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the lifeboat 'Quiver' at Margate Kent being launched to go to help a ship in danger)

1927 Morgan Aero 1100cc three-wheeler car
Jolly woman posing for a photograph seated in a fabulous 1927 Morgan Aero 1100cc three-wheeled car at the seafront in Margate, Kent. 1927

The Ferris wheel at Dreamland, Margate, Kent, England, UK. Circa 1980's

Scenes at Bembom Brothers White Knuckle Theme Park (formerly known as Dreamland) in Margate, Kent. Pictured the Meteor ride. 5th April 1982

Buster Merryfield as Uncle Albert and David Jason as Derek Trotter during the filming of the " Only Fools and Horses" Christmas Special " The Jolly Boys Outing" in Margate

Cast members on the coach during the filming of the "Only Fools and Horses"
Cast members on the coach during the filming of the " Only Fools and Horses" Christmas Special " The Jolly Boys Outing" in Margate. 16th May 1989

Mods v Rockers. Picture shows the scene at Margate, North East Kent in May 1964. Mods chasing the Rockers across the beach. Picture taken 17th May 1964

Filming the "Only Fools and Horses"Christmas Special "The Jolly Boys
Filming the " Only Fools and Horses" Christmas Special " The Jolly Boys Outing" in Margate. 18th May 1989

Miss World contestants go for a swim at the Butlins Hotel, Margate. The girls are relaxing before the final tomorrow. 13th October 1957

An empty funfair in Margate, Kent, during Good Friday. 27th March 1964

Margate, Kent - Arcades on Seafront Circa 1985

Leeds LS26 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Leeds LS26 8

Margate bay with sandy beach, harbour, lighthouse and moored boats
Margate, Kent, England

Little girl and her toy dog ride a model Elephant - Margate
Little girl and her toy dog ride a model Elephant - Cliftonville, Margate, Kent Date: circa 1920s

G Munday - Fishmonger & Poulterer - Cliftonville, Kent
G Munday - Fishmonger & Poulterer - Cliftonville, Margate, Kent. Date: circa 1909

Turner Contemporary, Margate, Kent, England

Winner of the Miss Margate beauty pageant posing with trophy at the Winter Gardens Margate. June 1960

England, Kent, Thanet, Margate, The Turner Contemporary Art Gallery

England, Kent, Margate, Old Town, Outdoor Cafe in the Marketplace

England, Kent, Margate, Margate Beach, Margate Shell Grotto

England, Kent, Margate, Seafront Victorian Clock Tower

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Discover the charm of Margate, England, where history and fun collide. 🇬🇧 Located in Kent, this coastal town is a hidden gem waiting to be explored. Start your adventure at St Mildreds Bay or Westgate on Sea, both offering stunning views of the English coastline. Feel the thrill as you ride the iconic rollercoaster at Margate Pier - an experience loved by locals and visitors alike. Immerse yourself in nostalgia with Jessie Wildon and her Bijou Orchestra at Dreamland, Margate's beloved amusement park since 1938. Take a leisurely stroll along the promenade, soaking up the vibrant atmosphere of this seaside destination. Don't forget to visit the picturesque harbor for a taste of authentic maritime life. For history enthusiasts, Kingsgate Castle stands proudly as a testament to Margate's rich heritage. Explore its fascinating architecture and imagine life within its walls centuries ago. Navigate through the city streets using our handy map Kent UK City Street Map – ensuring you don't miss any must-see spots. Join holidaymakers frolicking in the sea at Margate Beach or indulge in thrilling fairs like electric car rides that will make your heart race with excitement. Capture memories that last a lifetime with postcards showcasing Margate's beautiful harbor and seafront when held up to light. Margate offers something for everyone - from scenic beauty to exhilarating adventures - making it an ideal destination for your next getaway.