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Since 1964, we’ve been dedicated to preserving and enhancing Ramsgate’s unique heritage and environment.
Here, you’ll find information about our ongoing projects, upcoming events, and ways to get involved in our community initiatives.
Explore our latest news, delve into Ramsgate’s rich history, and discover how you can contribute to making our town a better place for all.
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Featured News
More from Paul Lewis on Wilkie Collins
Paul Lewis has followed up his talk in 2023 with access to a further presentation on Wilkie Collins – a regular visitor to Ramsgate and close friend of Charles Dickens.
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Dame Janet Stancomb-Wills and the ‘Destiny’ Memorial
Plans are afoot to renovate our ‘Peace Memorial” but before we report on this, Brian Daubney reminds us of both the importance of the statue and of its benefactor.
Next Event
2026 January Talk: Monkton Nature Reserve – Thanet’s Hidden Gem
For our first talk of 2026, Dr Clive Nuttman, will share some lesser known aspects of the Monkton Reserve’s history, nature and achievements.
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News and Projects
Bags of Rubbish from the Jackie Baker’s Litter Pick
As always, our litter picks, tidy up wherever they go and our last one produced more than just the bags of rubbish.
More from Paul Lewis on Wilkie Collins
Paul Lewis has followed up his talk in 2023 with access to a further presentation on Wilkie Collins – a regular visitor to Ramsgate and close friend of Charles Dickens.
Remembering our Patron, Sir Terry Farrell
John Walker reflects on the recent death of Ramsgate Society Patron, Sir Terry Farrell
Update on the Ramsgate Harbour Slipway Perimeter Display Project
The display outside the slipway has now been extended to include every vessel that made the crossing to Dunkirk in the 85th Anniversary Commemoration.
Feedback from Clive Aslet’s September Talk on Ten Secrets about Ramsgate
As our September talk was also a Heritage Open Day event we were required to collect audience reactions – click to find out what they said.
New Blue Plaque addition for Spencer Gore
Our latest blue plaque honours Spencer Gore, the first ever male tennis champion at Wimbledon who sadly died at the Granville Hotel in 1906.
Ramsgate Historic Quarter Heritage Building Skills Training 2025
Details of a course that is the first of a series of workshops to encourage a wider understanding of traditional skills used in the heritage conservation sector.
Adding Your View on Neighbourhood Additional Funding Priorities
TDC is inviting local people to share their thoughts on priorities for allocating new money from a new Government grant. The survey is open until Monday 8 September 2025.
Ramsgate Harbour Slipway Perimeter Display Project
An overview of the Slipway Project to commemorate the role of the Little Ships at Dunkirk from conception to future plans.
Lighting Up The Clock House
After all the work of our volunteers inside the Clock House it was an extra pleasure to have the outside of the building play a major role in the Dunkirk Little Ships celebration.
Thanet Heritage Open Day Festival 2025
We continue to part fund and help organise this annual event which means you can visit many heritage sites in Thanet for free. It runs this year from September 12th to 21st
Do You Remember Rediffusion?
Rediffusion may be no more but its historical presence remains in many Ramsgate houses. Find out more and perhaps share your memories.
The Ramsgate Society’s 60th Anniversary
We have celebrated our 60th Anniversary with an event at the Albion Hotel and a special edition of our ‘Ramsgate Matters’ magazine.
The Little Ships Film Festival
An emotional experience at the film festival that was our major contribution to the many Ramsgate activities for the May commemoration of the 85th Anniversary of Operation Dynamo.
A Chance to Tour Three Grade 1 Listed Churches in Ramsgate
We are privileged to have three very different Grade 1 listed churches in our town and here is an exceptional opportunity for a guided walking tour of them all.
Ramsgate Clock House Update
Catch up with the current progress with renovation of the Clock House and prospects for the return of a modernised Maritime Museum
Operation Dynamo 85th Anniversary
From May 16th to 26th Ramsgate hosts one of its biggest events ever to commemorate the 85th Anniversary of Operation Dynamo.
Update on the National Grid Sealink Proposal
What is happening in the National Grid Sealink Plan and its likely effect on Pegwell Bay and Minster Marshes? We explain the process and where to find out.
Our Chine-to-Chine Litter Pick 23rd March 2025
Feedback from our last litter pick and an announcement of the next one being planned.
The Reopening of Christ Church Vale Square
With a trial reopening of Christ Church in Vale Square we note the remaining dates to come.