IMAGES TAKEN NEAR TO
Tower Hill, WHITSTABLE, CT5 2BW
Introduction
This page details the photographs taken nearby to Tower Hill, CT5 2BW by members of the Geograph project.
The Geograph project started in 2005 with the aim of publishing, organising and preserving representative images for every square kilometre of Great Britain, Ireland and the Isle of Man.
There are currently over 7.5m images from over14,400 individuals and you can help contribute to the project by visiting https://www.geograph.org.uk
Image Map
Images are licensed for reuse under creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0
Notes
- Clicking on the map will re-center to the selected point.
- The higher the marker number, the further away the image location is from the centre of the postcode.
Image Listing (247 Images Found)
Images are licensed for reuse under creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0
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Whitstable Castle
http://whitstablecastle.co.uk
Image: © Chris Whippet
Taken: 6 Jul 2014
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Whitstable Castle
The extension to the right is quite new and tastefully designed to match the original.
Image: © Chris Morgan
Taken: 8 Apr 2012
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Whitstable Castle
Now managed by the Whitstable Castle Trust as a function venue.
Image: © Robin Webster
Taken: 9 Feb 2014
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View of Whitstable Castle from the grounds
Looking east.
Image: © Robert Lamb
Taken: 26 May 2022
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Whitstable Castle
Showing the new Orangery Tea Rooms to the right. The extension was part of the restoration and improvement project in 2009-10 with financial aid from the Heritage Fund and Canterbury City Council. The original building dates from the late 18th century and used to be a private residence. It is now managed by Whitstable Castle Trust, a charitable organisation consisting of local volunteers and elected Councillors.
Image: © pam fray
Taken: 30 Oct 2011
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Whitstable: the castle
More a stately home than a castle in the sense of defence, the original house stood downhill of the present building. There is a history of the building on the Castle website http://www.whitstablecastle.co.uk/whitstable-castle-history.php although it does not state exactly when the present building dates from.
It was bought by the town council in 1935 and the grounds were opened to the public in 1948. Upon the abolition of Whitstable Urban District Council with local government reorganisation in 1972, it stood empty for a few years before a committee was established to reinvigorate the castle and making it a community building.
Today, a fair was being held with children's amusements, stalls for local businesses, and live music performances on the higher lawn at the back.
Image: © Chris Downer
Taken: 9 Jul 2011
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Whitstable Castle
Whitstable Castle is an 18th-century mansion, originally built in 1790 by a local businessman named Pearson Thompson. Thompson had made his fortune in the shipping industry and wanted a home to reflect his wealth and status. The castle was designed by the architect James Wyatt. In the 19th century, the castle was owned by a wealthy merchant named John Lubbock, who made extensive renovations to the building. During World War II, the castle was used as a headquarters for the Home Guard. After the war, the castle fell into disrepair and was eventually sold to the local council. The castle is now run by a community trust, which is dedicated to preserving its history and heritage.
Image: © pam fray
Taken: 24 Jul 2024
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