In the Deep Midwinter: It’s Later Than You Think
Our first talk of 2022 will be the Society’s Heritage Champion, Brian Daubney, taking us back to explore the ancient history of our area in his own inimitable and multi-talented style.
The History of Ellington Park
Our talk on March 18th brings Catriona Blaker to the RTYC to present on The History of Ellington Park – drawing on her research for her recent booklet to raise funds for the Friends of Ellington Park.
Pegwell Bay Beach Clean
Pegwell Bay Pegwell Bay, Ramsgate, Kent, United KingdomThe Ramsgate Society in Partnership with Kent Wildlife Trust, with support from Thanet Coast Project, RTC, TDC and the Ramsgate Litter Forum. Meet at the Viking Ship Café, Pegwell Bay Clifftop from 1pm. Litter picking equipment will be provided.
Launch of Heritage Open Days for Organisers
Yarrow Hotel Ramsgate Rd, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomThe Ramsgate Society is hosting an evening event with the National Trust at The Yarrow hotel for all last year’s Heritage Open Day participants. The evening will provide ideas and advice for everyone involved, preparing them for the September 2022 Heritage Open Days Week. Attendance by Invitation
Maritime Museum Opening
Ramsgate Clock House Royal Hbr Approach, RamsgateEaster and May Bank Holidays. As before, the museum will be staffed by volunteers from the Ramsgate Society.
Tree Stories at the Churchill Tavern
Chruchill Tavern 19-21 Paragon, Ramsgate, Kent, United KingdomTo thank our 50 ‘tree adopters’ we are holding a talk on 1st May 2022 at the Churchill Tavern, 19-21 Paragon, Ramsgate CT11 9JX. The talk and presentation will celebrate the folklore of trees and the value they add to our life and environment. Refreshments available from the bar.
Maritime Museum May Bank Holiday
Easter and May Bank Holidays. As before, the museum will be staffed by volunteers from the Ramsgate Society
Fight the Good Fight .. Christian Wars of Religion in 19th-century Ramsgate
Royal Temple Yacht Club 6 Westcliff Mansions, Ramsgate, Kent, United KingdomVictorian Ramsgate was full of places of chiefly Christian worship, covering every conceivable confession and denomination. Did this lead to brotherly love and concord? Not at all! In this Ramsgate Society talk at the RTYC, Stephen Davies looks at some of the most unChristian battles which raged in the town.
From Roman province to Saxon kingdom: the Transformation of Kent in the Age of St Augustine
This is not our event but we know many of you will be interested to hear Dr Michael Bintley give this talk at 7pm on June 2nd at the Visitor Centre, St Augustine’s Church.
Chine to Chine Litter Pick
Ramsgate Clock House Royal Hbr Approach, RamsgateThis is advance notice of the date and time for the next Chine to Chine Litter Pick to take place from the Clock House in the Harbour. Litter picking equipment will be provided with more details to follow nearer the date.
Dickens the Celebrity
York Street Methodist Church Hall York Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomTerry and Janet Prue venture to our neighbouring town for a talk on how Dickens worked hard to create his celebrity status and that Broadstairs (and even Ramsgate) helped a bit.