View of the Droit House and the Turner Contemporary, looking along the new sea defence wall along the Parade, Margate.
Margate's new Flood defences The steps earned their name for their part in allowing royalty to board their ships. "Up to 1800, High Street was always known as the King's Highway, presumably denoting the journey taken by royalty from Quex Mansion in Birchington to the King's Stairs on the Parade, as Margate was the nearest point for embarkation to the Low Countries." - Mrs Foad, quote. William III landed at the stairs in Margate in 1691, 1693, 1695, 1696, 1697, 1699, 1700 and 1701. The existing Kings Stairs are themselves a replacement of the original flight of the same name, which were located on the landward side of the Parade before Marine Drive and the The New Kings Stairs at the western end of the revetment provides access directly onto the Town Beach. It is also a great vantage point from where to view the sea & sands, meet friends & hang out. The steps provide access to & from the beach at all but the highest tides and have improved connectivity between the beach & Old Town. Margate Sea Defences. The sea wall was rebuilt on land reclaimed from the sea in the late 19th century. New Sea Defences, Margate. The construciton of the new sea defences have consequently provided Margate with a dynamic new amenity space & public realm. The site is at the heart of the Old Town & Harbour Conservation Area and these contextual influences have imbued the site with a contemporary & historic relevance
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Location: The Parade, Margage, Kent,UK.
Photo credit: © John Gaffen 2 / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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Keywords: contemporary, defences, droit, harbour, house, margate, reflections, sea, seaside, summer, sunshine, town, turner
