The former Ramsgate Fire Station, Effingham Street
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The former Ramsgate Fire Station, Effingham Street
Image: © Christine Johnstone Taken: 16 Feb 2022
Converted from late 18th century housing into a fire station in the early 1900s. The oval plaque reads 'This building / was opened on the / 17th October 1905 / by / His Worship the Mayor / R. Dowling Esq JP / Chairman of the Watch Committee / E. C. Byrne Town Clerk / T. G. Taylor Borough Engineer / This tablet was presented by / H. H. Marks Esq MP JP / Fire Bell'. The fire service has now moved elsewhere and this building is used as council offices.
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Image Location
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51.333394
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1.416859