John Oram's photos with the keyword: Kent

Hanover Cottage, 173 Grange Road, Ramsgate. Paired with Vine Cottage (175) and dating from the 17th century (c1630). 823129_150383E

This very old (cast iron?) street sign is attached, high up, to the east face of the cottage at 178 Folkestone Road Dover, shown in the previous picture (with note). The present day road is named Elms Vale Road. 200_3_P1090176E

On a very gloomy December day, sight of this beautiful Grade II listed shelter in Dover lifted my spirits. Located at the confluence of Folkestone Road and Elms Vale Road (formerly Elms Road, see note), it once served Dover Corporation Tramways which closed as long ago as 1936 and was subsequently a bus shelter. The roads in this location have been remodelled and the shelter is no longer convenient for the present day bus top which is a few metres uphill on Folkestone Road (left). The shelter is succinctly described on the excellent website linked below. thebeautyoftransport.com/2014/02/19/iron-ladies-cast-iron... 200_3_P1090173E

Hythe in Kent is one of the many UK towns which has been affected by bank closures. Only Santander and Nationwide remain. Bank branch closures are an emotive subject for many, including myself, but the Closing Branch Review, available online, makes sobering reading and one can understand the underlying commercial decision. 200_3_P1090136CE

Hythe in Kent is one of the many UK towns which has been affected by bank closures. Only Santander and Nationwide remain. 47 High Street, now the whimsically named Hythe Tanning Vault, was until about two years ago, a branch of HSBC. Directly opposite is Bank Street and on its corner stands a former Lloyds. I imagine the observant and curious visitor of the future will wonder about the street name. 200_3_P1090133C

'The Gurkha Memorial' (2015) by Rebecca Hawkins. Folkestone Garden of Remembrance. 200_3_P1030364E

Detail of 'The Gurkha Memorial' (2015) by Rebecca Hawkins. Folkestone Garden of Remembrance. 200_3_P1030367

Closed banks are an increasingly common sight in our towns and cities as the financial services sector continues to make controversial decisions. This was the Cheriton & Shorncliffe (Folkestone) branch of Lloyds Bank at 36 Cheriton High Street which closed on 19 April 2016. 200_3_P1030397R

The Avenue, Hythe, Kent situated between Prospect Road and the Royal Military Canal. 200_2_P1150409

The Avenue, Hythe, Kent situated between Prospect Road and the Royal Military Canal. 200_2_P1150405

The Old Post Office, Slip Lane, Alkham. 200_2_P1110113

Evergreen it is. Slip Lane, Alkham, Kent. 200_2_P1110120

Church of St. Anthony de Pamiers, Alkham, Kent viewed from the lych gate. 200_2_P1110131CM

The Marquis, Alkham Valley Road, Alkham, Kent. 200_2_P1110124

The history of this mill, an unexpected sight just off High Street, Sheerness is long and complicated and I don't much care to rely on any single source on the internet. The original Great Mill was built in 1813. It was demolished in 1924. At some stage (probably from 1864) it was known as Rides Mill, the name which is reflected in the passage through which it is reached. A restoration started in 2006 but received a setback in 2008 when the mill caught fire. Nevertheless, the developers persevered and the building is now renamed Watson's Mill and is occupied by an office of Sharrocks Insurance. P1180914

Sheerness is a pretty dismal town on the Isle of Sheppey and, at first sight, has little to recommend it. Faded though it is, it is the home to some gems of Victorian architecture and this derelict building is probably foremost amongst them. It appears to be in two distinct parts and it is difficult to say whether some restoration is under way or intended. There appears to be some ecclesiastical influence in its facade. I would be interested to know more about the Sheerness Local Board of Health. P1180936

Sheerness is a pretty dismal town on the Isle of Sheppey and, at first sight, has little to recommend it. Faded though it is, it is the home to some gems of Victorian architecture and this derelict building is probably foremost amongst them. It appears to be in two distinct parts and it is difficult to say whether some restoration is under way or intended. There appears to be some ecclesiastical influence in its facade. I would be interested to know more about the Sheerness Local Board of Health. P1180935

Sheerness is a pretty dismal town on the Isle of Sheppey and, at first sight, has little to recommend it. Faded though it is, it is the home to some gems of Victorian architecture and this derelict building is probably foremost amongst them. It appears to be in two distinct parts and it is difficult to say whether some restoration is under way or intended. There appears to be some ecclesiastical influence in its facade. I would be interested to know more about the Sheerness Local Board of Health. P1180934