Ramsgate
Ramsgate | ||
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Shire county | ||
Region | ||
Country | England | |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom | |
Post town | Ramsgate | |
Postcode district | CT11, CT12 | |
Dialling code | 01843 | |
Police | Kent | |
Fire | Kent | |
Ambulance | South East Coast | |
UK Parliament | ||
Ramsgate is a
History
Ramsgate began as a fishing and farming hamlet. The Christian missionary
The earliest reference to the town is in the Kent Hundred Rolls of 1274–5, both as Remmesgate (in the local personal name of 'Christina de Remmesgate') and Remisgat (with reference to the town).[3] The names Ramisgate and Raunsgate appear in the parish of St. Laurence records c. 1290.[4][5] These are all derived from late Anglo-Saxon 'Hremmes' from earlier 'Hræfnes' (raven's) and 'geat' (gate), with reference to the gap in the cliffs.[6] In 1357, the area became known as Ramesgate.[7][8][9]
Ramsgate was a member of the Confederation of
The Official Illustrated Guide to South-Eastern and North and Mid-Kent Railways (June 1863) by George Measom from describes Ramsgate thus: 'It is impossible to speak too favourably of this first-rate town, its glorious sands, its bathing, its hotels, libraries, churches, etc. etc. not forgetting its bracing climate...The streets of Ramsgate are well paved or macadamed and brilliantly lighted with gas.'
The architect
The artist Vincent van Gogh moved to Ramsgate in April 1876, at age 23. He boarded at 11 Spencer Square, which is identified by a blue plaque. He obtained work as a teacher at a local school in Royal Road, where he received his post.[11] In one of his letters[12][13] to his brother Theo, he described his surroundings: "There's a harbour full of all kinds of ships, closed in by stone jetties running into the sea on which one can walk. And further out one sees the sea in its natural state, and that's beautiful."
In 1901, an electric tram service, one of the few inter-urban tramways in Britain, was introduced on the Isle of Thanet. The towns of Ramsgate, Margate and Broadstairs were linked by 11 miles of track.
In 1915–1916, early aircraft began to use the open farmland at
In 1923, Ramsgate elected its first woman Mayor, Janet Stancomb-Wills, after whom the Dame Janet Primary Academy on Newington Road is named. As the Second World War approached, Ramsgate Borough Council embarked on plans to create a network of Deep Shelter tunnels linking to a former railway tunnel which would provide shelter for 60,000 people. The tunnels were opened on 1 June 1939. 75 years later, in 2014, a part of this network was opened to visitors.[15]
In October 1939, the
In 2017 Ramsgate was chosen as one of the first ten Heritage Action Zones (HAZ) by Historic England, with the aim of stimulating economic growth using Ramsgate's historic environment as a catalyst.[18][19] Part of this project included a Historic Landscape Characterisation Study which assessed and mapped the patterns of historic character in the town, using geological and topographical surveys, and covering aspects from the Neolithic, medieval, Georgian, Victorian, and through to the First and Second World War periods.[20][21][22]
Geography
Ramsgate is located 78 miles from central London in an east south-easterly direction at one of the most easterly points of the United Kingdom (the furthest point east is Lowestoft in Suffolk).
The town is an amalgamation of two settlements: a fishing community on the coast in the shallow valley between two chalk cliffs, and an inland farming community that is now the Parish of St Lawrence. The cliffs are known as the East Cliff and the West Cliff and are predominantly residential areas. There are promenades along both cliff tops with parks at either end and sandy beaches on the coast.
Climate
Ramsgate has an oceanic climate (Köppen climate classification Cfb) as is typical in the United Kingdom; the nearest Met Office weather station for which data is available is Manston Airport, about two miles west of the town centre.
The highest temperature ever recorded is 34.6 °C (94.3 °F)[23] in August 2003, though typically the warmest day of the year averages 28.5 °C (83.3 °F)[24] and 8.8 days[25] will record a temperature of 25.1 °C (77.2 °F) or above.
The lowest recorded temperature is -14.5 °C (5.9 °F),[26] in February 1986, though typically the coldest night of the year averages -6.2 °C (20.8 °F).[27] A total of 21.4 days[28] of the year should record an air frost.
Rainfall averages around 600 mm[28] per year, a figure similar to that for the driest parts of England. Over 1 mm of rain can be expected on 110.1 days.[28] Averages refer to a mixture of the 1971–2000, 1981–2010 and 1991–2020 climate periods.
Being close to the coast, and in Southern England, sunshine compares favourably with most of the United Kingdom, at over 1800 hours[28] a year. Only the Sussex coast tends to be notably sunnier, although much of the remainder of the south coast receives a similar amount of sunshine as Ramsgate.
Climate data for Manston, elevation 54m, 1991–2020, extremes 1960– | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °C (°F) | 16.4 (61.5) |
16.8 (62.2) |
20.2 (68.4) |
25.0 (77.0) |
29.6 (85.3) |
31.2 (88.2) |
33.6 (92.5) |
34.6 (94.3) |
29.6 (85.3) |
24.9 (76.8) |
18.0 (64.4) |
15.9 (60.6) |
34.6 (94.3) |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 7.6 (45.7) |
7.9 (46.2) |
10.3 (50.5) |
13.2 (55.8) |
16.3 (61.3) |
19.5 (67.1) |
22.1 (71.8) |
22.2 (72.0) |
19.2 (66.6) |
15.1 (59.2) |
11.0 (51.8) |
8.3 (46.9) |
14.4 (57.9) |
Daily mean °C (°F) | 5.1 (41.2) |
5.2 (41.4) |
7.1 (44.8) |
9.5 (49.1) |
12.5 (54.5) |
15.5 (59.9) |
17.9 (64.2) |
18.1 (64.6) |
15.6 (60.1) |
12.1 (53.8) |
8.3 (46.9) |
5.8 (42.4) |
11.1 (51.9) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 2.6 (36.7) |
2.5 (36.5) |
3.9 (39.0) |
5.8 (42.4) |
8.7 (47.7) |
11.4 (52.5) |
13.7 (56.7) |
14.0 (57.2) |
11.9 (53.4) |
9.1 (48.4) |
5.6 (42.1) |
3.2 (37.8) |
7.7 (45.9) |
Record low °C (°F) | −12 (10) |
−14.5 (5.9) |
−6 (21) |
−3.7 (25.3) |
−1.1 (30.0) |
0.9 (33.6) |
6.4 (43.5) |
5.4 (41.7) |
2.2 (36.0) |
−3.1 (26.4) |
−6 (21) |
−8.8 (16.2) |
−14.5 (5.9) |
Average rainfall mm (inches) | 51.2 (2.02) |
41.0 (1.61) |
36.1 (1.42) |
37.8 (1.49) |
47.6 (1.87) |
46.5 (1.83) |
47.4 (1.87) |
50.7 (2.00) |
48.8 (1.92) |
73.7 (2.90) |
69.3 (2.73) |
62.6 (2.46) |
612.7 (24.12) |
Average rainy days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 10.9 | 9.7 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 8.3 | 7.6 | 7.1 | 8.1 | 7.6 | 11.3 | 11.7 | 11.9 | 110 |
Mean monthly sunshine hours | 65.6 | 84.1 | 134.5 | 195.8 | 230.8 | 235.4 | 242.7 | 225.3 | 172.2 | 122.3 | 77.3 | 60.0 | 1,846 |
Source 1: Met Office[28] | |||||||||||||
Source 2: KNMI[29] |
Governance
Ramsgate is in the
Ramsgate was incorporated as a municipal borough in 1884. This was abolished in 1974, since when Ramsgate has been part of the
Following a successful campaign by local activist Gerry O'Donnell, a town council was established for Ramsgate in June 2009.[31] The Town Mayor of Ramsgate is currently Councillor Raushan Ara.[32]
Economy
Ramsgate's main industries are tourism and fishing. The town has a thriving marina with over 800 moorings and a range of marine-related businesses that operate in the renovated arches under Royal Parade. Colleges in the town also cater for students of English as a foreign language.
Although Ramsgate has the most valuable fish landings in Kent (~£700,000 in 2003), the fishing industry is in decline.
Unemployment in Thanet stands at 4.1%; this is higher than the national average (2.5%).
Ramsgate has a LETS scheme (RAMLETS) which was set up in 2014 enabling residents to trade goods and services using the virtual currency RAMs. It is working with the Newington Wellbeing Network to improve the lives of people living in the Newington ward of Ramsgate.[36]
Demography
Ramsgate Compared | |||
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2001 UK Census |
Ramsgate | Thanet District | England |
Total population | 39,639 | 126,702 | 49,138,831 |
Foreign born | 4.4% | 5.1% | 9.2% |
White | 98% | 98% | 91% |
Asian | 0.7% | 0.6% | 4.6% |
Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
Christian | 72% | 74% | 72% |
Muslim | 0.3% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
Hindu | 0.1% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
No religion | 18% | 16% | 15% |
Over 65 years old | 18% | 22% | 16% |
According to the
The
The place of birth of residents was 95.6% United Kingdom, 0.7% Ireland, 0.6% Germany, 0.6% other Western European countries, 0.3% Eastern Europe, 0.6% Far East, 0.5% Africa, 0.3% North America, 0.3% South Asia, 0.2% Middle East, 0.2% Oceania and 0.1% South America.[37]
Religion was recorded as 71.6%
For every 100 women, there were 91.2 men. The age distribution was 6% aged 0–4 years, 16% aged 5–15 years, 5% aged 16–19 years, 31% aged 20–44 years, 24% aged 45–64 years and 18% aged 65 years and over.[37]
Culture
Tourism
The town's main attraction is its coastline, particularly Ramsgate Main Sands, which was awarded a Blue Flag in 2015.[38][39] Ramsgate's wartime deep shelter tunnels are open to the public for tours, which have been running since 2014.[40]
The town has a small population of feral rose-ringed parakeets. The story about them appearing in Ramsgate still remains a mystery. According to some sources, they may have flown away from the trading ships coming from British India in the 1800s.[41] The local council publishes a website specifically aimed at tourists visiting Ramsgate and neighbouring towns.[42]
There is an annual regatta event during the summer.[43] Ramsgate Carnival is an annual parade that takes place during the summer.[44] Other events include the annual Addington Street Fair[45] and the French Market.[citation needed]
Sport
The town's main football club,
Thanet Wanderers is the island's only rugby team and has played at London Division 1 level, achieving its best result by defeating Doncaster at Twickenham in the final of the Intermediate Cup in 1997. The club runs five senior sides and many junior teams, all of which play at St Peter's. Cliftonville Hockey Club plays its home matches at St Lawrence College and has a clubhouse that it shares with Broadstairs Cricket Club.[46]
Thanet Galaxy is a pan-disability football club that provides structured coaching for male and female footballers of all ages, who qualify within the nationally and internationally recognised Pan Disability categories. The club trains at Chatham House Grammar School and plays in Kent Disability Football League in three age bands: U-11, U-16, and 16+. In their first season (2008/2009), the adult A team won the Kent Disability League Adult Championship.
Ramsgate's sports facilities include a public swimming pool,[47][48] and a fitness centre[49] with a gym and sports hall. Tennis clubs can be found at Spencer Square and St Laurence. Ramsgate has three golf clubs: St Augustine's,[50] Stonelees,[51] and Manston.[52] There is also a sailing club, the Royal Temple Yacht Club, which is steeped in yacht-racing history and hosts racing throughout the year for a variety of historic trophies. The highlight of the season is the annual international sailing regatta, known as 'Ramsgate Week', which is usually held in August.[53]
Arts and local media
The Gallery IOTA (Isle Of Thanet Arts) was based on the towns west cliff but is now on the harbour front.[54] Ramsgate Maritime Museum near the harbour quayside has exhibits showing the evolution of Ramsgate Harbour and east Kent maritime history. The Museum Building featured in the 2018 romantic comedy Juliet, Naked as the fictional Sandcliff Museum where the film's star Annie Platt (Rose Bryne) works. The King's Theatre is situated near the town centre and offers shows, community events and a seniors' club every Monday. Talks on Ramsgate's history are frequently held there.
Ramsgate has two paid-for newspapers, the Isle of Thanet Gazette and Thanet Times, both of which are owned by
Local news and television programmes are provided by BBC South East & ITV Meridian. Television signals are received from the Dover TV transmitter and the local relay transmitter situated in the town centre. [56]
The local radio stations are KMFM Thanet, owned by the KM Group, community radio station Academy FM (Thanet), and the county-wide stations Heart Kent, Gold and BBC Radio Kent. Thanet Community Radio (TCR)[57] offers an online arts- and features-based service for Thanet District and the surrounding area where people can listen to podcasts of local interest. The service works closely with Dover Community Radio.
Landmarks
The
Architecture
There are many
The town has three notable churches. The first building used for worship in the Thanet parish of 'St Lawrence' was at
The second notable church is
Thirdly, the town's parish church of St George is situated just off the High Street. Its lantern tower was added at the request of Trinity House as a navigational aid to passing ships and looks over the town. The ground was consecrated on 23 October 1827.
St Augustine's is part of the
Ramsgate library was originally built and paid for by Andrew Carnegie in 1904. On the evening of Friday 13 August 2004, it was destroyed by fire just two months short of its 100th anniversary.[60] Though suspicions were raised about the causes of the fire, due to a similarly timed fire at the town's registry office, an investigation was unable to establish how the fire had started.
Shortly after the blaze, planning permission was granted for a new library. The library has now been fully restored, and was officially re-opened on 20 February 2009.[61]
Transport
By sea
The Port of Ramsgate has a 700 berth
By road
Ramsgate is connected to the national road network primarily through the
By rail
Ramsgate railway station is situated at the top of the town near the parish of St Lawrence.
A new high-speed service to London St Pancras started in December 2009, running on High Speed 1, the UK's first high-speed rail line, between London and Kent. The journey time from Ramsgate to St Pancras is 76 minutes.[62]
In March 2015, it was announced that journey times between Ramsgate and London St Pancras are expected to be reduced to 63 minutes in 2019, due to infrastructure enhancements.[63]
Other trains run from Ramsgate to
Trains from Ramsgate are routed via
Thanet Parkway railway station, opened on 31 July 2023, is situated near the village of Cliffsend just outside Ramsgate, and easily accessible by road off of the A299 (Hengist Way).
By air
A municipal airport was opened on 1 July 1935, operating until World War II broke out in 1939. Following a short spell as a satellite of RAF Manston, it closed in 1940. The airport was re-opened in 1952 and operated until closure in 1968.
The town is situated directly under the flight path of Manston Airport. From September 2004 to August 2005 a low-cost airline EUjet operated frequent flights to many European destinations, replacing a large freight operator. However, flights were suspended after the collapse of its parent company, PlaneStation Group plc.[64]
Manston was sold to Infratil on 26 August 2005. Until May 2014, KLM Cityhopper operated two daily passenger flights from the airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in the Netherlands. The airport was regularly used by freight operators such as Cargolux and Meridian.
The airport was sold to Ann Gloag in November 2013. She was reported to be seeking a buyer, but her spokesman reported that a buyer had not been found, and the airport closed on 15 May 2014.
Education
Secondary schools
- Chatham and Clarendon Grammar School
- The Royal Harbour Academy
- St Lawrence College
Colleges and further education
- Ramsgate's nearest college is East Kent College. This is situated in the nearby town of Broadstairs.
Twin towns
- - Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, France
- - Chimay, Belgium
- - Frederikssund, Denmark
In popular culture
Author Russell Hoban repurposes Ramsgate as seat of government "The Ram" in his 1980, post apocalyptic novel Riddley Walker.[65]
See also
- Ramsgate lifeboat stationProvides an inshore boat and an offshore boat.
- Ramsgate Harbour railway station
- Ramsgate Town railway station
- Ramsgate Cliff Railway
- List of people from Thanet#Ramsgate
- St Ethelbert's church, Ramsgate
- Ramsgate power station
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- Bob Simmonds, Ramsgate From the Ground: An Alternative Look at the Town and Its History, Michaels Bookshop (April 2006), ISBN 1-905477-47-3
External links
- Ramsgate travel guide from Wikivoyage
- Ramsgate Town Council