Talks
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.
Our November Talk on Aspects of Town Planning in Ramsgate
San Clu Hotel Victoria Parade, Ramsgate, Kent, United KingdomA talk about the Ramsgate Heritage and Design Forum with specific focus on the Arcvelop project in Albion Place
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.
January 30th 2025 Talk on The Steam Tug Cervia
San Clu Hotel Victoria Parade, Ramsgate, Kent, United KingdomThis talk, led by David Walton, Chair of The Steam Tug Cervia Preservation Trust, will explore the past, present and future plans for the vessel.
March 20th Talk on the National Coastwatch Institution
San Clu Hotel Victoria Parade, Ramsgate, Kent, United KingdomIn the last few months you may have seen this (sometimes windswept) installation on our East Cliff. Find out more about the organisation and their work.