Here is today's route.
We start off in St Leonard's with coffee and croissants at Jempson's, a local firm which has done well for it's self. I can see why. The shop combines the new with the traditional and succeeds. If only all high street shops were like this.
Next we visit the corner where T of N grew up. The college has dissappeared, perhaps new housing will take it's place.
We take a break at Canterbury, but on this occasion only have time for a picnic by the river. The huge cathedral tempts us but the seaside beckons, another time.
Yes! Here is our view from the Margate Premier Inn. Not too bad!
After a cup of tea we set off across the gorgeous beach to the Old Town.
The Turner Contemporary Gallery is the tall white building the middle of the photo above, on the horizon.
Follow the link above for information and better photos of this wonderful gallery which opened in 2011 and has done wonders for Margate. This once run down sea side town is clearly beginning to blossom and on the verge of becoming something great.
Below is the view across the sea from Turner Comtemporary. This view would have been enjoyed by the great J M W Turner himself as he frequently lodged on this very spot in Mrs Booth's Guest House.
Joseph Mallord William Turner was born in Maiden Lane, Covent Garden, London in the spring of 1775. His birthplace is just one block away from The Courtauld Institute of Art where my own Art Historian studied. All British people have heard of JMW who is now considered the painter 'of light'. His landscapes could be described as the forerunners of impressionism. The watercolours on display in the gallery are very abstract, unheard of in this era. It is free to enter the gallery and the exhibitions, so do not miss the watercolours.
As you can imagine, the cafe has wonderful views.
We step out along the harbour, admiring the galley once again.
Next stop is the micro pub, Harbour Arms.
T o N is settling in!
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