Ramsgate Amusement Park

[Kevin Scrivens]

How long have there been amusements at Ramsgate, and was there any connection with the amusement park at Southend. I thnk there was a company called Thanet Amusements, but do not know what they controlled. I recently bought a photograph postally used in 1948, but which I believe was atken pre war of ramsgate showing an Ark, Dodgems, Moonrocket, Big Wheel, and what appears to be an early Mont Blanc. I believe the ark was owned by Charlie Shaw, and was later sold to John Farrar, and I think the Mont Blanc is one that was owned by Jack Proctor. Was there a policy of letting the sites to travelling showmen. Earlier in the 30's James Monte Williams Scenic was moved to Ramsgate from Southend after it had ceased travelling.

[lutonlad]

Did you buy this on ebay last week? i was bidding against 1 and im sure it was probarbly you.

The amusement park dissapeared quite a few years ago, and then the arcades closed down, which was a listed building, but a mysterious fire forced its demolition. The whole site is now flattened and boarded up awaiting future development, which i persaonally can't see happening.

[Neil]

Well someone on here keeps outbidding me on Ebay.
Grrrr