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	Whitstable - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Whitstable was once home to the world's oldest railway bridge, but this was demolished in 1970, leaving only Old Bridge Road, which used to pass under it, to commemorate it.
		Given that the population of the town was a little under 2,000, the disaster that befell the little fishing harbour must have been big news across the region, as the fire drew a crowd of 10,000 spectators.
		The sea off Whitstable is the site for an offshore windfarm, consisting of 30 wind turbines, each 140 metres high, providing electricity for half the homes in the Canterbury district.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Whitstable (1197 words)

	WHITSTABLE - Online Information article about WHITSTABLE
		branch railway connecting Whitstable with Canterbury was one of the earliest in England, opened in 183o.
		The urban district consists of parts of the old parishes of Whitstable and Seasalter.
		Tankerton, adjoining Whitstable to the N.E., is a newly established seaside resort.
	encyclopedia.jrank.org /WAT_WIL/WHITSTABLE.html (415 words)

	Whitstable Online - Whitstable (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Whitstable is probably most famous as a fishing port and for the oysters that are still fished here.
		Whitstable's famous working harbour is open to the public and allows you to step back in time as you watch the fishermen return in their boats.
		Whitstable offers a variety of activities for everyone, although it is not for the party goer who wants to dance the night away on a Friday night.
	www.whitstableonline.com (705 words)

	WHITSTABLE - LoveToKnow Article on WHITSTABLE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The branch railway connecting Whitstable with Canterbury was one of the earliest in England, opened in 1830.
		The fisheries wefe held by the Incorporated Company of Dredgers (incorporated by Act of Parliament in 1793), the affairs being administered by a foreman, deputy foreman and jury of twelve; but in 1896 an Act of Parliament transferred the management of the fishery to a company.
		(B. WHITSTABLE, a watering-place in the St Augustine's parliamentary division of Kent, England, on the north coast at the east end of the Swale, 6 m.
	www.1911ency.org /W/WH/WHITSTABLE.htm (1860 words)

	W Holden, Whitstable, jewellers and silversmiths
		We are one of Whitstable's longest established shops, renowned for our friendly knowledgeable service and integrity.
		Whitstable, on the north Kent coast, was visited by the Romans, who came for the oysters and the salt.
		Still famous for oysters Whitstable has several long established businesses and W. Holden are proud to be one of them, established in 1858 and in the same family since 1949.
	www.whitstablejewellery.co.uk (282 words)

	KENT HISTORY KENT CHEAP BOOKS FOR SALE CHEAP BOOK SALES Whitstable History kent property houses information
		The Canterbury and Whitstable Railway-the Crab and Winkle Line - had been opened in May, 1830, to haul coal and merchandise six miles inland to Canterbury.
		o the east of Whitstable are Tankerton and Swalecliffe, while south lies the village of Chestfield - once described as the prettiest corner of Kent.
		Nearby is Whitstable Castle, with its fine public gardens and bowling green.
	www.whitstablescene.co.uk /history.htm (650 words)

	Welcome to Whitstable (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Rejoicing in its maritime heritage Whitstable celebrates with the famous summer Oyster Festival in July each year.
		Whitstable has many art galleries and colourful craft shops, especially in Harbour Street, where an original souvenir of your visit may be found.
		Start your visit in the Whitstable Information Centre where knowledgeable staff are waiting to help you enjoy your visit to their town and the county of Kent.
	www.canterbury.co.uk /cgi-bin/buildpage.pl?mysql=333 (308 words)

	Whitstable Kent; a tourist vacation and travel guide from TourUK (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Whitstable, A299 along the north coast connects Whitstable to Faversham, Herne Bay and Margate.
		Whitstable is a bit less of a resort than its neighbour Herne Bay, but the town is famous for its oysters, otherwise it is very much a working town.
		Whitstable's claim to fame is that the worlds first regular rail passenger service went from here to Canterbury.
	www.touruk.co.uk /kent/ken_whit.htm (245 words)

	Whitstable Town FC - Home
		Some watching spectators questioned the players efforts, or rather lack of it as Whitstable were unable to mount a worthwhile attack on the Greenwich’s goal in the first 45 minutes, by which time the visitors could have so easily been two or three goals ahead.
		With the ever dependable Rob Thomas and Andy Keir at the heart of Whitstable’s defence the visitor’s rarely troubled Mark Hickson’s goal, when they did threaten, mostly at corners and set pieces; Hickson was equal to them.
		Whitstable, who had a half decent shout for handball against Ryan Hackett waved away in the first 5 minutes, took time to find their rhythm.
	www.whitstabletownfc.co.uk (988 words)

	Simply Whitstable
		Whitstable Old Boys FC In preparation for the club reunion on 27/8/06, we have revamped the Old Boys pages using a whole host of photos, mementoes, facts and figures.
		Welcome to Whitstable on the North Kent coast of the UK.
		As a fishing port, Whitstable is famous for its oysters and appreciated by many for its quaint architecture and stunning sunsets.
	www.oysta.fsnet.co.uk (248 words)

	Whitstable Yacht Club » Home - Why Whitstable Yacht Club
		Superb sailing - It is not by chance that Whitstable was one of the earliest places where sailing developed as a sport, nor that it has bred a number of Olympic competitors.
		Whitstable is just 60 minutes drive from the fringes of London,; and only 45 minutes from the M25 and Dartford Tunnel so it.
		For visitors from abroad, Whitstable is around 45 minutes drive from the ferry at Dover or the Channel tunnel exit.
	www.wyc.org.uk /flattened/home_why.html (764 words)

	FAMILY TREES OF IDDENDEN/EDENDEN OF WHITSTABLE,KENT,ENGLAND (1563-present)
		Whitstable and Seasalter were of course primarily famous for thir oyster fisheries and it is evident that both LAWSONs and IDDENDENs were involved in this at least since the early eighteenth century and probably for much longer.
		Allan Ovenden COLLARD ("The Oyster Dredgers of Whitstable", pub.
		Whitstable was a busy place in the days when oyster market boats went regularly to Billingsgate and hoys sailed to London and further afield.
	www.geocities.com /kitwnz/iddenden/iddenden.html (10454 words)

	Whitstable museum and art gallery
		Whitstable's unique coastal community and seafaring traditions are the main themes of the town's lively museum; with special features on oysters, diving and shipping.
		The fascinating collection - with frequent new additions - give townspeople and their visitors an idea of why Whitstable is here, how it grew and how it is changing over the years.
		Further galleries show pictures of Whitstable's coast and the notable collection of ship 'portraits' which capture the town's trading links around the globe.
	www.canterbury.gov.uk /cgi-bin/buildpage.pl?mysql=2394 (288 words)

	Counsellor for Counselling and Eating Disorders in Whitstable, Canterbury, Kent - Frankie Hall
		Counselling will be given by final year diploma students who have studied counselling for three years and achieved at least a certificate in counselling skills.
		Whitstable Counselling Services also offer telephone counselling for those unable to visit our premises, (please click on to relevant page for further details).
		My practice is in Whitstable, which is also within easy reach of Canterbury, Faversham, Herne Bay, Margate, Broadstairs and all stops in between, (being serviced by a main line station).
	www.frankiehall.co.uk (533 words)

	OysterTown - Whitstable Family History
		To draw a distinction between the two we shall class genealogy as direct line descendancy such as you would research for a family tree and family history which has wider boundaries and includes relations, aspects of people's lives and details of their environment and times.
		These pages concentrate on family history, bringing together the feel of Whitstable during the past, the occupations that our townspeople were involved in and national events of the era to enable you to travel backwards in time and visualise how things would have been like for you in those days.
		The genealogical benefit of the bringing together of this research is that people who are tracing their ancestors from the town are presented with a valuable asset to assist them.
	www.oystertown.net /famhindx.html (639 words)

	Lighthouse E-clips (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Whitstable is on the north coast of Kent facing the Thames estuary and was once famous for its oyster hatcheries but is still an important harbour and fishing port as well as being a seaside resort with rows of quaint weather boarded cottages attracting the holidaymakers.
		From 1846 the engine was used for pumping water for the coke ovens although the harbour railway station was closed in 1931 and the line finally closed 1st December 1952.
		Coming towards Whitstable by sea from the Girdler Lightship the collier skippers bringing coke for the ovens would look out for the Street Buoy, then the leading lights of the harbour entrance.
	www.michaelmillichamp.ukgateway.net /page17.html (520 words)

	whitstable (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Canterbury and Whitstable Railway was one of the earliest railways constructed, the first in the world to regularly haul passenger trains with steam (after the first day in 1825, when locomotives were operated, the Stockton and Darlington used horses as motive power).
		Despite the rapid development of Whitstable Harbour, the railway failed to prosper as intended, and a Sunday passenger service was introduced in an effort to boost revenues.
		A request by Whitstable Council that the line be reopened for passengers to reduce traffic congestion in the town was refused by the Southern Railway and following nationalisation in 1948 the line was finally closed by British Railways on 1 December 1952.
	www.kenelks.co.uk /railways/whitstable.htm (1042 words)

	Whitstable homes - holiday homes & apartments for rent in Whitstable (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		One of Europes oldest commercial ventures, the Whitstable Oyster Fisheries can be found in Whitstable.
		There is a permanent exhibition on the harbour's East Quay showing the history of the town's oyster industry, which has been here since before the Roman invasion.
		Whitstable has a long-standing recognition of the sea for it's income, both legitimate and otherwise.
	www.correct-it.co.uk /index.cfm?pageId=8051 (207 words)

	Simply Whitstable (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Whitstable Town FC is the town's senior football club and it has been around since 1886.
		From a Whitstable perspective, some of the most keenly anticipated games are those involving the town clubs in the yellow column above.
		Joe is keen on club's having a "youth policy" and it is not surprising that Whitstable Town quickly established strong junior teams allowing youngsters to progress up the ladder to senior football.
	simplywhitstable.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk /whitfc.htm (2244 words)

	Knowhere Contacts UK: Whitstable (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Have all the Whitstable people hibernated or haven`t they got anything to talk about, the last entry as far as I can see was on Jan 3rd.
		The aim is to safeguard Whitstable's beaches for the enjoyment of the public by protection against commercial development.
		also t.s.vigilant (whitstable sea cadet corps) are 150 yrs old in 2004 and are the oldest sea cadet unit in the world.
	www.knowhere.co.uk /board/kb3235/threads.html?start=40 (2608 words)

	BBC - Kent - In Pictures - Whitstable
		Whitstable is a delightful and very popular old coastal town.
		This is where the fishermen load and unload their famous Whitstable oysters...
		Whitstable is a delightful and very popular old coastal town famous for its oysters and seafood.
	www.bbc.co.uk /kent/in_pictures/panoramas/whitstable/index.shtml (72 words)

	Traveller's World - Whitstable
		Whitstable, with its working harbour and colourful streets of fishermen's cottages linked by alleyways with unusual names, is just waiting to be explored.
		Watersports enthusiasts are attracted to Whitstable by the variety of regattas and championships stages throughout the summer months which provide excitement for spectators and participants alike.
		Towards the end of July, Whitstable's Oyster Festival presents a full programme of events for all the family.
	www.travellers-world.info /locales/l124.html (97 words)

	Whitstable, Kent. Its people and history - Oystertown.net
		In Family History terms Whitstable and Seasalter have a unique difference when compared to most small English towns during the 1800's, the time period where much of this research is carried out.
		In the meantime their neighbours, the mariners, were sailing around the world, together sometimes with the divers, spreading their knowledge around the world and bringing back home cargoes and experiences that enabled this insular town to become wordly wise and forward thinking.
		Diving was invented in Whitstable and those first divers were the men who discovered the wreck of the Mary Rose.
	www.oystertown.net (582 words)

	Whitstable Harbour
		Whitstable Harbour is a municipal harbour owned by Canterbury City Council and directed by the Whitstable Harbour Board.
		The stakeholders are all those using the harbour, its employees and all those individuals, organisations, local residents, visitors and groups who have an interest in the harbour's operations.
		General information about Whitstable and it's history (with a timeline for the harbour) can be found on Canterbury City Council's tourism website.
	www.canterbury.gov.uk /cgi-bin/buildpage.pl?mysql=1419 (211 words)

	Epinions.com - Better With Oysters than Pizza: Swales Whitstable Oyster Stout
		Instead, the name refers to the beer’s compatibility with oysters, and the brewers recommend the local Whitstable variety with their stout.
		Whitstable is also located in the county of Kent and is famed for the quality of its oysters.
		The beer is rather thin bodied for a stout but it does have a good roasty character and suggestions of licorice, espresso, bittersweet chocolate, light hints of molasses, and toasted nuts.
	www.epinions.com /content_3195969668 (471 words)

	Wheelers Main Page
		As Whitstable's oldest oyster bar you will find Wheelers charming as it stays true to the original unpretentious style of trading from when it was founded in the mid 19th century by Richard "Leggy" Wheeler.
		The perfect location of Wheelers in the seaside town of Whitstable allows us to take advantage of freshly caught fish and shellfish.
		The year 1856 found his wife running a small shop in Whitstable Street as an outlet for local oysters, whelks and shrimps caught by flatsmen, supplying a demand from the visitors arriving by train from Canterbury and coach from London.
	www.whitstable-shellfish.co.uk /wheelers_main.htm (575 words)

	The Pearl Fisher, Bed and Breakfast Guest House, Whitstable, Kent
		The Pearl Fisher is ideally situated in a quiet, residential part of Whitstable's Conservation Area and is only a short stroll from Harbour Street, the seafront, town centre and railway station.
		Whitstable, famous for its oysters and once known as "The Pearl of Kent", still boasts a working harbour, gourmet restaurants, glorious sunsets, beach huts, watersports, two golf courses and yet can still offer an old-fashioned and quaint English seaside break for romantic couples or families.
		Whitstable town is almost completely flat and is ideal for cycle explorations.
	www.thepearlfisher.com (212 words)

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