Links
Margate Civic Society is happy to be associated with a number of local and national organisations which celebrate and encourage the heritage of the nation and the area. A few of them are shown below. Please note that the Society is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.
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Margate Museum
An excellent local museum, well worth a visit. As well as the exhibits, the museum houses an expanding local history resource archive. - The
Shell Grotto, Margate
4.6 million shells, underground chambers, mysterious history. -
Walpole Bay Hotel
A lovingly restored living museum as well as a good hotel, and venue for our evening meetings. - The
Theatre Royal, Margate
The second oldest theatre still operating in the country, opened in 1787. - Thanet
District Council
Our local authority. -
Planning Applications
Details of planning applications submitted to Thanet District Council. -
Birchington
Heritage Trust
Full of information about Birchington's 3,500 years of history. - Westgate Heritage Centre
The Westgate Heritage Centre, based in St Saviour's Church, aims to tell the story of Westgate-on-Sea from 1865 to the present day. - Margate
Charter Trustees
The website of the Mayor and Charter Trustees. -
English Heritage
English Heritage exists to protect and promote England's spectacular historic environment and ensure that its past is researched and understood. - RAF Manston History Museum
The history of RAF Manston. - The Civic Trust
The umbrella organisation for local civic societies. - Margate Operatic Society
Cultivating and promoting operatic and dramatic arts in Margate for 100 years. - Margate Architecture Blog
Comments on Margate architecture, life and landscape from a Civic Society member.