Coast You are in: Kent > Coast  Ramsgate began as a fishing and farming hamlet. Today it's a busy seaside town packed with history.  The chalk cliffs of Ramsgate could tells tales of the Napoleonic wars, both world wars & much more.  Find out why Ramsgate has an obelisk dedicated to King George IV and who Sir Billy Biscuit is...  Today the harbour is home to fishermen and international sailors alike. It used to be prison boats.  Head up into Ramsgate's commercial heart then onwards to the impressive church of St George.  Ramsgate was a fashionable resort until 1840, attracting Royalty, aristocracy and the gentry...  Take a wander down Effingham Street, also known as Brick Street and find the fabulous fire station.  In this part of the walk we'll discover the Smack Boys and visit the beautiful Sailors' Church...  Meet the Ramsgate father and son team who have dedicated their lives to saving others on the seas.  Can't get to Ramsgate to do the coastal walk? Well, you can sneak a peak with our 360-degree views. You are in: Kent > Coast |
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