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In this house lived the original of Betsey Trotwood in "David Copperfield" by Charles Dickens, 1849
Dickens House Museum, 2 Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, United Kingdom
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Sir Edward Richard George Heath KG MBE 1916-2005 born here 9th July 1916 Prime Minister 1970-1974
54 Albion Road, St. Peter's, Broadstairs, United Kingdom
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Following a speech by His Royal Highness the Duke of York at the Royal Academy in 1920 on the revival of village signs, the Daily Mail organised a village signs competition and exhibition, offering a total of £2,200 in prizes. Ten awards were made and the design from which this sign was constructed secured first prize £1,000
Hopeville Avenue, St Peter's, Broadstairs, United Kingdom
Frank Richards, the creator of Billy Bunter, lived here. [full inscription unknown]
Percy Avenue, Broadstairs, United Kingdom
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Joyce Smith, Lived at Lancaster House 1953-2008. She did so much for the town.
Lancaster House, Serene Court, Broadstairs, United Kingdom
Oliver Postgate 1925-2008 animator and author lived here
4 Chandos Road, Broadstairs, United Kingdom
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York Gate About the time of Henry VIII a small wooden pier appears to have been built here. For the safety of the fishing craft, probably by the Coleman family, who fortified the gate or way leading down to the seashore by the arched portal. Defended by a portcullis and strong gates, to prevent the inhabitants from being plundered by the sudden incursions of privateers. These gates have for many years been gone, and as the stonework was fast decaying, it was repaired and beautified by Lord Henniker. When Sir John Henniker, above the arch is the following inscription. York Gate July 17 1811
Harbour Street, Broadstairs, United Kingdom
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This building was originally the Carlton Hotel. Several members of the British Olympic team stayed here prior to their departure for the Paris Olympic Games in 1924 This was immortalised in the film “Chariots of Fire”. Built by J.T. May and Son in 1899
Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, United Kingdom
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Old Saint Mary's. Now the Parish room of Holy Trinity Church. On this site stood in olden time the famous Shrine of Our Lady of Bradstow
44 Albion Street, Broadstairs, United Kingdom
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Sir Edward Richard George Heath K.G. M.B.E. 1916-2005 Prime Minister 1970-1974 Member of the Broadstairs Sailing Club 1952-2005
Broadstairs Sailing Club, Seaview House, Harbour Street, Broadstairs, United Kingdom
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Charles Dickens lived here, 1839, 1840, 1845, 1849 & 1859, and wrote part of Nicholas Nickleby.
12 Albion Street, Broadstairs, United Kingdom
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1812-1870 Charles Dickens allegedly stabled his horse here
6 Oscar Road, Broadstairs, United Kingdom
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Louisa Bridge, originally constructed 1850 by Thomas Crampton, reconstructed 1994.
Louisa Bridge, Broadstairs, United Kingdom
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The Waterloo Way Broadstairs On Sunday 18th June 1815 the Anglo-Dutch army under the command of the Duke of Wellington and the Prussian army led by Field Marshal Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher defeated Napoleon Bonaparte's army at the Battle of Waterloo eight miles south of Brussels in Belgium. This victory was a defining moment in European history. The official dispatch with the news of the victory was carried to England by The Honourable Major Henry Percy, 14th Light Dragoons, an aide de camp to the Duke of Wellington. He travelled by post chaise from Brussels to Ostend where he joined His Majesty's Ship Peruvian, under the command of Commander James White, Royal Navy, which then sailed for England. Landing at Broadstairs on 20th June, Major Percy and Commander White left immediately for London by post chaise. Broadstairs | Sarre | Canterbury | Faversham | Sittingbourne | Rochester | Dartford Grosvenor Square St James's Square Unveiled By Councillor Rosalind Binks, Mayor Of Broadstairs And St. Peter's On 20 June 2015 To inaugurate The Waterloo Way from Brussels to London in honour of all those who fought at Waterloo.
Eagle House, The Parade, Broadstairs, United Kingdom
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