Community Projects
January 18th Talk on Ramsgate Historic Quarter
San Clu Hotel Victoria Parade, Ramsgate, Kent, United KingdomThe Ramsgate Historic Quarter originated in the 17th century. Robert Milton Wallace will tell of the benefits of recognising and promoting its unique character.
February 22nd Talk on Our Heritage Harbour
San Clu Hotel Victoria Parade, Ramsgate, Kent, United KingdomDiane Harvey-White looks back over 280 years of our harbour's history to help inform our understanding of the challenges it presents to today
Looping the Loop: Talk now postponed
San Clu Hotel Victoria Parade, Ramsgate, Kent, United KingdomFor our next talk on Mar 14 Suzy Humphries will speak about the serious community benefits of Looping the Loop and share their ambitious plans for the future
Chine to Chine Litter Pick
The Clock House Royal Harbour, Ramsgate, Kent, United KingdomThe Ramsgate Society Chine to Chine litter pick returns on March 24th as part of the Keep Britain Tidy Spring Clean
Remembering the Mining Heritage of East Kent
San Clu Hotel Victoria Parade, Ramsgate, Kent, United KingdomWith a mix of photos, films and personal memories, ex miner Jim Davies presents a picture of a way of life once closely connected to Ramsgate
Peeling Back the Layers of History for the Old Fire Station
Radford House (The Old Fire Station) Effingham Street, Ramsgate, Kent, United KingdomThis talk by Diane Harvey-White will reveal fascinating details about this iconic building, its owners and Effingham St generally across the years
Free Presentation on the Green Plaque Scheme
The Queen's Head 78 Harbour Parade, Ramsgate, Kent, United KingdomFree presentation to help you improve the environmental footprint of your home while keeping it comfortable and saving money.
Results of Feasibility Study to bring back Tall Ships Regatta to Ramsgate
San Clu Hotel Victoria Parade, Ramsgate, Kent, United KingdomLast year we hosted a talk about the possibility of bringing the Tall Ships Regatta back to Ramsgate. A Feasibility Study followed and Paul Bishop will present the results of this study and outline what happens next.
Regeneration of the Clock House and Ramsgate’s Maritime Museum
San Clu Hotel Victoria Parade, Ramsgate, Kent, United KingdomCome and hear and ask questions of Rob Warren (Museum & Gallery Consultant on the Ramsgate Society Committee) and Lucia Tanner (Regeneration Project Officer at Thanet District Council) when they bring us all up to date on what is happening on the Clock House and Maritime Museum
Ramsgate Society Talk: Where Heritage Harbours have come from and what they could achieve
San Clu Hotel Victoria Parade, Ramsgate, Kent, United KingdomOur first September talk is by Henry Cleary OBE, Chair of the Maritime Heritage Trust and celebrates the fact that our Royal Harbour in Ramsgate has now been designated a 'Heritage Harbour". Why is this important and what are the benefits for town and people?
A Pugin Society Event: 30 Years On – Celebrating the 1994 V&A Exhibition
St Augustine's Church St Augustine's Road, Ramsgate, Kent, United KingdomPaul Atterbury, exhibition curator and familiar to many through the Antiques Roadshow, will be in discussion with Rosemary Hill, author of the outstanding biography of Pugin 'God's Architect'.
Ramsgate Society Talk on Ramsgate Harbour – Royalty and the Every-day
San Clu Hotel Victoria Parade, Ramsgate, Kent, United KingdomDiane Harvey-White explores the impacts and comedic elements of a working harbour that received royal status in 1821 and had to accommodate royal personages at the same time as operating efficiently for the every-day occurrences.
Talk on the Dunkirk Little Ships and Ramsgate
San Clu Hotel Victoria Parade, Ramsgate, Kent, United KingdomThe Dunkirk Little Ships are coming to Ramsgate in 2025. The talk will review the history, what the event will mean for the town and how to be involved.
October ‘Chine to Chine’ Litter Pick
The Clock House Royal Harbour, Ramsgate, Kent, United KingdomThe Ramsgate Society’s next Litter Pick will take place on
SUNDAY 27th OCTOBER from 10am to 12noon
Meeting outside The Clock House in The Royal Harbour
December Talk: Mike Goldwater and Sarah Tait “Behind the ISLAND”
Royal Oak Hotel 66 Harbour Parade, Ramsgate, United KingdomJust over three months ago, photographer Mike Goldwater and poet Sarah Tait launched their book I S L A N D. Whether you bought it or not we hope you will come and hear some of the background to the authors, their love of Thanet and how the book came about.