Margate Jetty Art: A Glimpse into the Victorian Past

A vintage postcard depicting Margate Pier in its heyday, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century. The pier stretches out into the sea, bustling with activity, with people strolling along its wooden planks and enjoying the seaside views.

The Victorian Pier:

Margate, a charming seaside town in Kent, England, has a rich history intertwined with its iconic pier. Initially constructed of wood in 1824, it was rebuilt with iron in 1855 and extended over the following years, the pier was a marvel of Victorian engineering, attracting visitors from far and wide. It served as a popular destination for leisure, entertainment, and transportation.

A Hub of Activity:

The pier was more than just a walkway; it was a vibrant hub of activity. Visitors could enjoy a variety of attractions, including:

• Bandstands: Listen to live music performances from talented musicians.
• Pavilions: Explore shops, arcades, and tea rooms.
• Fishing: Cast a line and try your luck at catching fish.
• Horse-drawn carriages: Take a leisurely ride along the promenade.

A Symbol of Seaside Pleasure:

The pier's popularity peaked during the Victorian era when seaside holidays became a fashionable pastime. Families and couples flocked to Margate to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the fresh sea air and scenic views.

A Changing Landscape:

Over the years, Margate Pier has faced challenges, including storms and structural damage. It closed in 1976, was badly damaged in 1978 and underwent occasionally demolition until the final section was completely removed in 1998.

The artwork below was created by me based on a Victorian era postcard I have in my collection, copies can be purchased from my Colin_picture_this Zazzle store on various products. You can also transfer the design to alternative products of your choosing as required.

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Washer Lane Aqueduct, Halifax

Built between 1856 and 1873 when John Edward Wainhouse owned the Washer Lane Dyeworks, the aqueduct still stands now unused, but as an interesting feature at the entrance to Washer Lane Industrial Estate, the dyeworks closed in 1896. Unable to gain access to the top of the aqueduct and with only limited information available, I assume the structure no longer carries water across the access road.

The aqueduct crosses the industrial estate's top entrance road, running down from Upper Washer Lane.

I took these pictures on June 21, 2012, with a Nikon D3300.

The initials of John Edward Wainhouse can be seen on the centre stone of the aqueduct. Wainhouse owned the dye works from 1856 when he inherited them until he sold it to Henry Mossman in 1873. Because of the initialls i think the aqueduct must date from this 17 year period.

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All Saints Church, Salterhebble

 All Saints Church is an Anglican place of worship in the Salterhebble area of Halifax, West Yorkshire and has the Parish of All Saints named after it. The foundation stone was laid on the 26th August 1857 and the church was designed by James Mallinson and Thomas Healey who designed several churches in the nearby area. Samuel Rhodes was a major benefactor in the construction of the church providing over 400 cart loads of stone from his own quarry for the building. The church opened in 1858 and has been in continuous use since.

These pictures were taken using a Polaroid is2132 bridge camera on the 24th October 2014, they can be seen below or on Clickasnap where they are full size, resolution and un-watermarked.

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Crossley Heath School Building 01-01-2019

Taken whilst out for a New Years Day stroll these images of Crossley Heath School show a Victorian Architectural gem on the edge of Saville Park Moor.

Built at a cost of £65000, the Crossley Orphan School and Home was opened on the 29th June 1864, designed by Paull & Aycliffe - John Hogg and paid for by the Crossley family of John, Joseph and Francis. The orphanage was created for boys aged between 2 and 15, and girls up to an age of 17. The children were housed there for free receiving lodging, clothing and education, when opened there was room for between 400 - 500 children.

Thomas Porter a Manchester based merchant made a donation of £50000 to the school in 1879 on the condition the name was changed, so on the 31st January 1887 it became the Crossley & Porter Orphan Home and School. In 1919 day pupils were admitted and the orphanage became the Crossley & Porter School, which is how it remained known until 1985 when a merger with Heath Grammar School saw the school become Crossley Heath School.

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