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Delve into Margate in United Kingdom
Margate in the region of England with its 60,134 residents is a city in United Kingdom - some 66 mi or ( 106 km ) East of London , the country's capital .
Current time in Margate is now 05:28 AM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/London " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Sandwich, Norwich, Monkton, Minster, and London. While being here, make sure to check out Sandwich . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Margate ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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A Drive to Margate Seafront Kent England
A drive along the A299 and A28 thru Birchington to Margate seafront finishing at the Lido ..
old Otis lifts at Margate tower
Old otis lifts at margate tower refurbished by Guideline benobve.110mb.com ..
Skillbys Vids - Dreamland Margate Kent
Dreamland amusement park as it is today (2009), empty like a ghost town. ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Scenic Railway (Dreamland)
The Scenic Railway is a wooden double out-and-back scenic railway located at the site of the former Dreamland Amusement Park, Margate, UK. It was built at the park in 1919/1920 and opened in March 1920. The ride is now almost unique, as a brakeman is still required to travel with the train to control its speed, as there are no brakes on the track. It is the oldest roller coaster in the UK and one of only eight scenic railways in the world.
Located at 51.39 1.38 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Shell Grotto
The Shell Grotto is an ornate subterranean passageway in Margate, Kent. Almost all the surface area of the walls and roof is covered in mosaics created entirely of seashells, totalling about 2,000 square feet of mosaic, or 4.6 million shells. It was discovered in 1835 but its age remains unknown. The grotto is a Grade I listed building and is open to the public.
Located at 51.39 1.39 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Dreamland Margate
Dreamland Margate is an amusement park located in Margate, Kent, England. It is currently owned by DreamlandLive, formerly Margate Town Centre Regeneration Company (MTCRC) and is closed to the public. The Thanet District Council are currently serving a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) on the site after failing to reach an agreement with MTCRC to buy the land. DreamlandLive and have appealed against the CPO leading to a public enquiry, the CPO has been approved in August 2012.
Located at 51.39 1.38 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Turner Contemporary
Turner Contemporary is an art gallery in Margate, Kent, England, intended as a contemporary arts space and an impetus for the regeneration of the town. The title commemorates the association of the town with noted landscape painter J. M. W. Turner, who went to school there, and visited throughout his life. The original designs by Norwegian architects Snøhetta would have made the gallery part of the harbour itself.
Located at 51.39 1.38 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Margate railway station
Margate railway station serves the town of Margate in Thanet in Kent, England. Train services are provided by Southeastern. Trains from the station generally run to London Victoria via Chatham, or to London St Pancras via Ramsgate, Canterbury West and Ashford International. Peak hour trains run to St Pancras via Chatham and Gravesend and to London Cannon Street.
Located at 51.39 1.37 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
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