A vision of Britain through time
A vision of Britain from 1801 to now.
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A vision of Britain through time
A vision of Britain from 1801 to now.
Including maps, statistical trends and historical descriptions.
Westgate on Sea, watering-place with ry. sta., Margate par., Kent, 2 miles SW. of Margate by rail, pop. 1670; P.O., T.O., Bank. Westgate occupies a pleasant situation on a small semi-circular bay, is practically a suburb of Margate, and is a place of recent growth. It consists of fine villas, has an esplanade, a pier, and all the requisites of a popular place of resort.
(John Bartholomew, Gazetteer of the British Isles (1887))
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| Feature Description: | "watering-place" (ADL Feature Type: "recreational facilities") |
| Administrative units: | Margate St John the Baptist CP/Ch/AP Kent AncC |
| Place: | Westgate on Sea |
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