I was intrigued by an item on a recent TV programme showing the C14th Gough map of Kent. The American presenter explained that the map showed Thanet as a genuine island with a navigable channel south to the channel. Does anyone know more? What would this have ben loke in Roman or Norman times? Richard Fowler KFHS 9342

EXCITING RESCUE AT BROADSTAIRS Boy falls in Harbour Isle of Thanet Gazette 26th April 1930 A gallant act was witnessed by many residents and visitors on Broadstairs Pier on Tuesday afternoon, when a well known local swimmer rescued a child from drowning. The child, Albert MILLER aged 8, son of Mr Joe MILLER a local boatman, was fishing from the slipway on the east side of the pier when he slipped and fell into the sea. The water was six or eight feet deep at the time. Fortunately Mr Heriot ATKIN, of Wildcroft, Queens Avenue Broadstairs, was returning to the harbour in his sailing boat Jessie, and he noticed the boy's plight. When he had come within a few yards of the boy, Mr ATKIN dived overboard, fully clothed and rescued him in the nick of time. The boy had gone under twice. Mr ATKIN was cheered by the watchers as he brought the boy to safety. After he had recovered from the shock of the immersion, the child was taken home. Margate Local & Family History

MANY THANKS, SUZANNAH. For a family who allegedly liked to be anonymous, they keep making the papers!! Maddie In a message dated 10/10/2010 14:45:50 GMT Daylight Time, suzannah.foad@btopenworld.com writes: EXCITING RESCUE AT BROADSTAIRS Boy falls in Harbour Isle of Thanet Gazette 26th April 1930 A gallant act was witnessed by many residents and visitors on Broadstairs Pier on Tuesday afternoon, when a well known local swimmer rescued a child from drowning. The child, Albert MILLER aged 8, son of Mr Joe MILLER a local boatman, was fishing from the slipway on the east side of the pier when he slipped and fell into the sea. The water was six or eight feet deep at the time. Fortunately Mr Heriot ATKIN, of Wildcroft, Queens Avenue Broadstairs, was returning to the harbour in his sailing boat Jessie, and he noticed the boy's plight. When he had come within a few yards of the boy, Mr ATKIN dived overboard, fully clothed and rescued him in the nick of time. The boy had gone under twice. Mr ATKIN was cheered by the watchers as he brought the boy to safety. After he had recovered from the shock of the immersion, the child was taken home. Margate Local & Family History ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ISLE-OF-THANET-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi Suz. What a splendid collection! In a message dated 01/10/2010 17:30:49 GMT Daylight Time, suzannah.foad@btopenworld.com writes: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 9:59 AM Subject: [KFHS] (KHFS) Old Ramsgate photo collection To: khfs maillist <kfhs-members@lists.bcn.mythic-beasts.com> I have just chanced on a brilliant collection (from the late Charles Busson) of photos old Ramsgate on the picasa web site Google: " Picasa Old Ramsgate " for direct link - http://www.picasaweb.google.com/115229654097861593494/OldRamsgate I particularly liked the shops and tradespeople. Stephanie Higgs KHFS #7965 ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ISLE-OF-THANET-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Thanks for forwarding this link, Suzannah. My mother grew up in Ramsgate & we spent holidays there as children. And my dad was stationed at St Lawrence College during WW2. Anne On 1 Oct 2010, at 17:30, Suzannah Foad wrote: > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > Date: Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 9:59 AM > Subject: [KFHS] (KHFS) Old Ramsgate photo collection > To: khfs maillist <kfhs-members@lists.bcn.mythic-beasts.com> > > > I have just chanced on a brilliant collection (from the late Charles > Busson) of > photos old Ramsgate on the picasa web site > > Google: " Picasa Old Ramsgate " for direct link - > > http://www.picasaweb.google.com/115229654097861593494/OldRamsgate > > I particularly liked the shops and tradespeople. > > Stephanie Higgs KHFS #7965 > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ISLE-OF-THANET-request@rootsweb.com > with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and > the body of the message

  ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 9:59 AM Subject: [KFHS] (KHFS) Old Ramsgate photo collection To: khfs maillist <kfhs-members@lists.bcn.mythic-beasts.com> I have just chanced on a brilliant collection (from the late Charles Busson) of photos old Ramsgate on the picasa web site Google:                "  Picasa Old Ramsgate  " for direct link - http://www.picasaweb.google.com/115229654097861593494/OldRamsgate I particularly liked the shops and tradespeople. Stephanie Higgs KHFS #7965

To the beloved memory of Henry Chas Gros BEDFORD Late of East Lodge, Sevenoaks Who died at St Lawrence 22nd February 1880 aged 53 years Deeply Mourned Also in loving memory of Emma Adeliza BEDFORD Wife of the above Who died May 6th 1896 Aged 72 (photo) Margate Local & Family History

1. In loving memory of William DEANE Master Mariner Who died at Ramsgate June 2nd 1896 I his 95th year With Christ which is far better Thy will be done Also of Emily Harriet DEANE Great niece of the above Who died April 12th 1907 In her 64th year Also of Jane Maria Widow of the above William DEANE Who died August 2nd 1915 In her 88th year Peace perfect peace (photo) 2. John DEANE Died 9th July 1884 aged 84 His daughter Caroline Died 10th May 1878 Widow of James BAGGS of Maidstone And dear Aunt Ruth 1st July 1883 Edmund John DEANE Eldest son of the above John DEANE Born Jan 4th 1829 Died 18th Dec 1896 (photo) Margate Local & Family History

In loving memory of William James GREENWOOD Late of Camden Town Who died March 30th 1883 Aged 66 years Also of Ann Elizabeth Widow of the above Who died June 26th 1891 Aged 78 years She being dead yet speaketh (photo) Margate Local & Family History

Mary NEWBY Who departed this life January 23rd 1879 Aged 62 years Also of George NEWBY Husband of the above Who departed this life March 18th 1879 Aged 62 years Also of James NEWBY Eldest son of the above Who departed this life ??? Thyne will be done (photo) Margate Local & Family History

The1861 census has Phoeby THORNTON , unmarried, aged 36, a Housemaid at Osborne Palace, Whippingham, Hampshire ( Isle of Wight ) on the staff of QUEEN VICTORIA. Phoeby THORNTON is shown as born in Broadstairs, but the County is given as Berkshire. Hope this may help someone.

In loving memory of Isaac HOWLING Who died November 22nd 1892 Aged 73 years   Also of Sophia Louisa Wife of the above Who died February 15th 1893 Aged 49 years So he giveth his beloved sleep.   (photo) Margate Local & Family History

In loving memory of my dear husband John WATSON Who entered into rest 25th March 1897 In his 84th year Until the day break and shadows flee away Death is but a covered way leading into light.   Also of Emma Widow of the above named John WATSON Who died April 5th 1906 In her 81st year Reunited   (photo) Margate Local & Family History

Sacred to the memory of Amelia Margaret Daughter of the late Henry HARRINGTON MD Who fell asleep at Broadstairs Nov 24th 1883 aged 53 years   (photo) Margate Local & Family History

REMARKABLE LONGEVITY IN A FAMILY Keble's Gazette 15th July 1893 At the burial of Mrs Martha Solly EDWARDS, who died on July 5th at the advanced age of 90 years - in the Zion Chapel Cemetery on Wednesday, a curious instance of longevity in a family was brought to notice. The head stone of the grave in which the remains were interred bore three inscriptions. The first was that recording the death on May 2nd 1868 of Elizabeth GARDENER, mother of Mrs EDWARDS at the age of 95. The next was that of her daughter, Sophia DALE, who died on September 15th 1875 aged 82 years and the other that of the husband of the last named, Edward Chapman DALE, who was 87 at the time of his death on March 3rd 1886. Thus the united ages of the mother and two daughters amounted to no less than 267 years and if the age of Mrs DALE's husband was added, the total span of life in the family circle of four was 354 years. Margate Local & Family History

Didn't know about the wills. Nor the date of my grandfathers death. My main frustration with him is he was born in Ireland and I don't know where and seem to get blocked each time I look. It's surprising how small amounts of details about people build up. Thank you again. regards Rosemary

Ada Annie Harlow born 5 Sep 1869 Births Dec 1869 HARLOW Ada Annie Thanet 2a 791 1871 Census, aged 1, Farmers daughter of 64 The Dane, Margate Kent 1881 Census, aged 11, Farmers daughter of 64 The Dane, Margate Kent 1891 Census, aged 21, Carriers daughter of 64 Dane Road, Margate Kent 1901 Census, aged 29, School Masters wife of 44 Hawley Square, Margate, Kent Died 15 June 1923 Birmingham Probate Date: 24 Jul 1923 Probate - Ashworth, Ada Annie, of 15 Meadow Road Quinton Birmingham, (Wife of Frank Maurice Ashworth) Died 15th June 1923. Probate Birmingham 24th July to the said Frank Maurice Ashworth, Professor of Music and John Edward Maurice Ashworth, Schoolmaster. Effects £672 152 9d. Hubby Frank 1867-1934 Birmingham Buried Christ Church Quintton 1934 May 25th UC 371 Frank Maurice Lane Ashworth D. Western Rd.Hospital aged 68 Son John Edward Maurice Ashworth 1900-1972 Cleveland Yorkshire I will send a picture of 44 Hawley Square off list. Margate Local & Family History --- On Thu, 23/9/10, Rosemary Redfern <rosemary.redfern@orange.fr> wrote: > From: Rosemary Redfern <rosemary.redfern@orange.fr> > Subject: [Isle-of-Thanet] Harlows/Cleveland > To: isle-of-thanet@rootsweb.com > Date: Thursday, 23 September, 2010, 8:35 > Thank you for that amazing amount of > info.  I've got my grandmother,  > Ada Annie Harlow on the 1881 census but not any of the > other stuff. > > The William Baker Harlow record is useful because there > seemed to be  > some difficulty about tracing him by the Harlow name > group.  This is  > exciting. Regards Rosemary > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ISLE-OF-THANET-request@rootsweb.com > with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the > subject and the body of the message >

Thank you for that amazing amount of info. I've got my grandmother, Ada Annie Harlow on the 1881 census but not any of the other stuff. The William Baker Harlow record is useful because there seemed to be some difficulty about tracing him by the Harlow name group. This is exciting. Regards Rosemary

I found a William Baker HARLOW 22nd Oct 1801 Baptised St Lawrence 29th November 1801 to Richard and Mary Harlow. Siblings Ann 1796 and John Nix 1806 Emily Cleveland nee Harlow Emily was born at Belle Vue Farm, farm building on the site at the present Danesmead Terrace. Her father farmed the Dane to West Northdown Corner, also at Chapel Bottom. One of her uncles farmed at Rose Farm (Later Rolfe's Yard) and another Uncle had a dairy farm where when the Cottage Hospital was later built. Births Sep 1857 Harlow Emily Sarah Thanet 2a 587 1861 Census, aged 3, Farmers daughter of 20 Belle Vue Place, Margate Kent 1871 Census, aged 13, Farmers daughter of 64 The Dane, Margate Kent 1881 Census, aged 20, Master Poulterer & Fish Dealers wife, of 7 Hawley Square, Margate Kent Source Citation: Class: RG11; Piece: 985; Folio: 125; Page: 32 1891 Census, aged 32, Master Poulterer and Fish Dealers wife of 7 Hawley Square, Margate Kent Source Citation: Class: RG12; Piece: 728; Folio 35; Page 28 1901 Census, aged 42, Boarding House Keeper with her husband, running The St George's, Lewis Avenue, Cliftonville Margate Kent Source Citation: Class: RG13; Piece: 824; Folio: 12; Page: 15. Emily carried on running the business after he husbands death in 1909, with her sons. She died 13th Nov 1937. Probate Dec 1937 Cleveland, Emily Sarah, of St George's Hotel, Lewis Crescent, Margate, widow, died 8th Nov 1937. Probate London 10th December to Kerbey Frank Cleveland and George Harlow Cleveland, Hotel Proprietors. Effects £1038 11s 2d. Margate Local & Family History --- On Wed, 22/9/10, Rosemary Redfern <rosemary.redfern@orange.fr> wrote: > From: Rosemary Redfern <rosemary.redfern@orange.fr> > Subject: [Isle-of-Thanet] Harlows > To: isle-of-thanet@rootsweb.com > Date: Wednesday, 22 September, 2010, 15:06 > Hi Susannah, > You were kind enough to send me some info a few years ago > when I first  > joined. I gather the Harlow name group are stuck with > William Baker  > Harlow and where he came from. > > I don't know any more about the Clevelands beyond Emily was > my great  > aunt and started a guest house when her marriage was rocky > then went  > on to the Hotel.  My father ( John Edward Maurie > Ashworth, b 1900) > used to spend Christmas at the hotel when he was younger. > regards Rosemary > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ISLE-OF-THANET-request@rootsweb.com > with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the > subject and the body of the message >

Hi Susannah, You were kind enough to send me some info a few years ago when I first joined. I gather the Harlow name group are stuck with William Baker Harlow and where he came from. I don't know any more about the Clevelands beyond Emily was my great aunt and started a guest house when her marriage was rocky then went on to the Hotel. My father ( John Edward Maurie Ashworth, b 1900) used to spend Christmas at the hotel when he was younger. regards Rosemary