An empty shop next to a newly refurbished shop on the sea front at Margate Kent

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An empty semi-derelict shop stands next to a newly refurbished shop to let on the sea front at Margate, Kent. Because of its proximity to London, Margate is a traditional holiday destination for Londoners and has been a seaside resort for at least 250 years. The town has suffered as tourists have travelled abroad but has recently started to benefit from increased investment.

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Size: 3270px × 5137px
Location: Margate, Kent, England, UK, Europe
Photo credit: © SJ Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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