Film makers have discovered previously unscreened historic footage of Thanet which will be shown in Broadstairs for the first time on Sunday November 28th.
The footage, which includes film of Margate Pier in the early 1970s, is a real find, according to the film’s producer Christine Tongue.
“A long-time Thanet resident heard I was looking for film on Thanet in the past and came forward with this footage, shot 40 years ago,” said Christine.
“There are some wonderful shots of Margate Pier and the old life boat station.”
Margate Pier also known as Margate Jetty was built in 1856 and wrecked by a storm in 1978, and is officially classified as one of Britain’s lost piers.
But it’s not only the pier -- the film also gives a view of Thanet when it was still a flourishing seaside resort, according to Christine. She said: “It really does give a wonderful flavour of life here just before the tourist trade dropped off.”
The footage will be included in the film “Thanet on Film II – Past, Present and Future” which will be shown at the Broadstairs Palace Cinema on Sunday at 5pm.
The discovery of the footage has sparked hopes of more to come. Christine said: “I’m sure people have lots of other fascinating film of the Thanet in their attics or cupboards somewhere. It would be great to get a chance to screen this material for everyone to enjoy.
She added: “I promise to cut out any personal or embarrassing bits! But this is real visual history and it should be available to all.”
“Thanet On Film II” not only includes historic footage of the isle, but also items of more recent interest, including the fight to save Broadstair’s high street, the controversy over Manston Airport and the regeneration of Margate.
The film will receive its first screening at the Palace Cinema in Broadstairs at 5pm on Sunday November 28th. Booking is advisable – telephone 01843 865726
EDITORS: For more details and pictures telephone Christine Tongue on 01843 604253 or email inmeds@yahoo.co.uk. Picture attached.
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