![]() Despite initial resistance from government Mr ABC Kemp (pictured) ‘the top hat mayor’ and the borough surveyor ceaselessly pressed for funding of the tunnels before the war, thus saving countless lives. An illuminated tableaux of world scenes gave rise to the name The World Scenic Railway.Īs war approached Ramsgate Borough Council embarked on an ambitious plan to create a network of Deep Shelter Tunnels linking to the former railway tunnel. The line linked Dumpton to the beach and Merrie England amusements. In 1936 a ‘mini railway’ was opened at the site by the Ramsgate Olympia company. The line was abandoned in 1926 and Ramsgate Town Station was built in its current location. The railway tunnel is almost one mile long and was opened in 1863 to bring the London Chatham & Dover Railway to the Ramsgate Harbour station, adjacent to Ramsgate Sands. The Ramsgate Tunnels network is the largest and only known Civilian Deep Shelter Air Raid Precaution scheme authorised by Central Government. In November there will be a series of special blackout tours and in December there will be the chance to here the tale of two wartime Ramsgate youngsters in Children’s Christmas in the Tunnels tours.įind more details at Potted Tunnels history Photo Carole Adams Themed parties are available, which can include full tours or adapted mini tours, and there have been concerts, fairs and the opening of the new Tunnels museum and Tunnel Teas cafe. ![]() Since last year’s formation of a new board and a move to charitable trust status, plans have been formed to bring even more variety to Ramsgate’s historic gem. “We have had a very successful Summer Season and have many exciting events planned for the run up to Christmas -including the return of The Beverly Big Band.” Tunnels volunteer Max Streatfield said: “Many visitors comment on how they struggle to find our location because of poor signage, so we hope this will solve that problem. There are also plans to install an original air raid siren at the entrance of the Marina Esplanade site. The new sign, which will say Ramsgate Tunnels, will be hung in the same location where the old bolts can still be seen. It was reopened in 1958 with the sign in place, until the Tunnel closed at the end of Summer in 1965 and the lettering was removed. ![]() The first sign was in place from 1936 to 1957, when the Tunnel entrance facade collapsed and was rebuilt to the current format. The lettering will go in the same place as the original sign, which said Tunnel Railway. ![]() Now the largest and only known Civilian Deep Shelter Air Raid Precaution scheme authorised by Central Government is likely to get a fresh sign following a planning application submitted to Thanet council. The original letters are still stored at the Tunnels after being rescued from a decades old pile of rubbish. Replica lettering based on the originals will be used for a new Ramsgate Tunnels sign. Thanet Disabled Riding Centre volunteer, husband and work colleagues to take on Three Peaks Challenge fundraiserĬitizens Advice Thanet opens limited drop-in service in Ramsgate for first time since pandemic Pitchside: Rams heading for playoffs after suffering first defeat under Coyle Government Emergency Alert system to be tested this monthįalcons kickboxer Chris Dyas crowned WKO 70kg Area Champion Margate Coastguard warning over ‘dangerous crack’ in cliffs at North Foreland ![]() Ramsgate dad creates Sands United FC Thanet for men affected by baby loss Man charged with manslaughter over small boat crossing deathsĭizzee Rascal announced for Summer Series gig at Dreamland Plan for 3 shops and 10 apartments at British Heart Foundation store in Margateġ4-bed hotel plan for former Eagle Inn pub in Ramsgateįuneral fundraiser launched after Margate 34-year-old’s death following asthma attackīroadstairs carpet shop boss skydive to raise funds for Kent MS Therapy CentreĬall for ‘zero tolerance enforcement’ in Ramsgate town following spate of stabbings ![]()
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