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Collar's
Boat Yard
A fascinating new article kindly produced by Jean
Martin on the subject of the town's most influential
boatyard of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. The
yard's slipways launched many of the town's most famous
oyster yawls... including such craft as Gamecock
and Rosa and Ada.
As a descendant of the Collar family of boatbuilders, Jean is
able to supply a wealth of information and supplement this with
family portrait photos.
Even if you don't have an interest in the town's maritime
heritage, you will be fascinated by some of the language of the
nineteenth century and the lovely tales of old Whitstable. The
latter includes... how one of the Collar ladies hid a keg of
brandy from the duty men.... how a local spirit runner hitched a
lift to escape deportation.... how an apprentice was expected to
behave.
The article also delves into the origins of Beach Alley, the
origins of the Guinea pub.... and how the construction of Island
Wall provided more than just a sea defence.
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Here
Whiststable's
Old Field Names
Another fascinating new
article from Brian Smith in which he maps nearly 200 old field
names from around the district and discusses origins.
You will be able to spot
modern uses and even locate the names of the original house
names of the Sir William Nottidge - Minters, Coppins, Torrith
and Sedberry!
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Chat
Column for w/c 31/3/08
We take a closer look at Tankerton College of the early twentieth century.... and,
this time, we include some brilliant old photos supplied by Jean
Martin. These have been plucked from the school prospectus
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Regatta
Memories
A lovely new
article by Richard Perks who was involved in organising the
182nd and 183rd Regattas back in 1986/87. Richard looks back at
the history of event including the very first Regatta on 7th
Aug 1792.
Watch out for a
lovely shot of one of the Regatta's most fondly remembered
events - the greasy pole.
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Here
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