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  Whitstable Online - Whitstable
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 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Whitstable is a town in Kent, England with a population of 30,000.
The Whitstable Oyster Fishery Company is one of Europe's oldest commercial ventures, and its oysters were exported across the Roman Empire during the Roman occupation of Britain.
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.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Whitstable,_England   (1273 words)

  
 Ann HAILS
Born between 1693 and 1725 of Yalding, Kent, England the daughter of Jacob HALES and Elizabeth PENNY.
Christened 1 JUN 1709 at Chatham, Kent, England the daughter of Samuel HALES and Elizabeth OXLEY.
Christened 2 OCT 1781 at Shalfleet, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England the daughter of Thomas HAYLES and Bette or Betty...
www.hales.org /ha07.htm   (4879 words)

  
 WHITSTABLE HARBOUR THE HARBOUR WHITSTABLE a history of whitstable harbour kent information history
For a few years Robert Stephenson's In victa locomotive hauled the trains to and from Whitstable Harbour and Bogshole, at the foot of the Clowes Wood incline - from there on, the gradients were too steep to permit the puny pioneer to proceed any farther.
Whitstable harbour's principal trade was importing Northumberland coal, distributed locally via Canterbury and carried to customers further afield along the SER's lines to Croydon and Reigate.
Today, Whitstable East Quay is occupied by a `fltop' plant and its associated wharfs, and the site of the coke ovens is occupied by the plant's stockpiles of roadstone.
www.whitstablescene.co.uk /harbour1.htm   (1471 words)

  
 Whitstable Kent a tourist information guide from TourUK
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   (313 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)

  
 Transition Kiteboarding - Whitstable - England - Skydiving
Located at Whitstable [only 10 minutes from Canterbury and 45 minutes from London] we can provide tuition for all students, beginner to advanced.
Whitstable Windsurfing where we are based should be in front of you so come in and say hello and one of our staff will be happy to help.
Turn right and walk up about 50 metres and you will see Whitstable Windsurfing [where we are based for training] on the corner with Beach Walk.
www.skydiveworldwide.com /school_details.php?SupplierID=2474   (434 words)

  
 England - Whitstable in Kent
Whitstable is a little coastal town in Kent, which, in recent years, has become increasingly popular with tourists, as news of the quaint sea-side town has spread far and wide.
In response to the needs of the fishermen and merchants, Whitstable developed a network of alley ways leading from the sea to what is now the high street, and the smugglers’ legacy became part of local lore, as they’d dash through these confined routes trying to evade the authorities.
In recent years, restaurants in Whitstable have received much critical acclaim, and been featured in magazines, newspapers, and reviews galore, in turn attracting more restauranteurs seeking to find their place amidst the bustling gastro-economy that is current Whitstable.
www.buzzle.com /articles/whitstable-kent.html   (529 words)

  
 BBC - h2g2 - WHITSTABLE (Kent, England)
Whitstable people are very proud of their links to the sea and especially proud of their native oyster - so much so that they hold a week-long festival in its honour every year.
A week of frivolity which culminates on the landing of a pre-season catch of oysters which are paraded around the town and distributed to restaurateurs by the mayor.
They used to say you could drink in a different pub in Whitstable every week of the year - there’s not quite so many now but there are plenty to choose from and certainly enough to find one to suit your particular taste in ambience.
www.bbc.co.uk /dna/hub/A165746   (633 words)

  
 Whitstable Blog
They were taken on one of the very few sunny days this winter - it's basically a walk through town and onto the Whistable 'street' (a long thin strand of gravel heading out to sea, caused, i think, by opposing currents and the tide) and the castle gardens.
I was born in Surrey, then i lived in Yorkshire, then Malta (just under Sicily) and now Whitstable, and the people i know there now were just like these people in the train station a while ago.
This means that what i hoped to see was my site appearing higher in the search engine results when someone typed in the word "Whitstable", and this has worked, and along the way, i've realised i actually really enjoyed making this website, and playing with the design and content.
www.seewhitstable.com /blog.html   (4460 words)

  
 Hotels in Whitstable Kent accommodation - Whitstable hotels accommodation in Kent UK
From Whitstable you are well placed to visit the white cliffs of Dover, many medieval towns, historic castles and bustling seaside resorts.
Whitstable lies on the North Kent coast, just 60 miles east of London and 6 miles north of Canterbury.
As a fishing port, Whitstable is famous for its oysters and celebrates with the famous summer Oyster Festival in July each year.
www.kayukay.co.uk /whitstablehotels.html   (530 words)

  
 Descendants of Nicholas Saddleton
Ellen Agnes Saddleton was born in Mar 1847 in Whitstable, Kent.
Elizabeth was born on 21 Dec 1831 in Seasalter, Kent and died on 26 Jun 1898 in Blean, Kent, at age 66.
Helen Saddleton was born in 1861 in Whitstable, Kent.
home.freeuk.net /freepabs/people/nick/d6.htm   (1437 words)

  
 Transition Kiteboarding - Whitstable - England - Kitesurfing
Located at Whitstable [only 10 minutes from Canterbury and 45 minutes from London] we can provide tuition for all students, beginner to advanced.
Whitstable Windsurfing where we are based should be in front of you so come in and say hello and one of our staff will be happy to help.
Turn right and walk up about 50 metres and you will see Whitstable Windsurfing [where we are based for training] on the corner with Beach Walk.
www.kiteboardingholidays.com /school/transition-kiteboarding-2474.php   (443 words)

  
 LAWSON OF WHITSTABLE, KENT, ENGLAND (1728 - present)
1539 4--Ramond KEMP 1870 Whitstable, Kent Scholar in 1881.
154(10) 4--Shirley KEMP 1875 Whitstable, Kent Scholar in 1881.
m Emma Jane ADAMS on 22nd March 1849, by banns, at Whitstable Parish Church, in the presence of John Durry ADAMS and E.J. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. R.J. Emma was born in 1828, the daughter of Edward ADAMS, shipowner.
www.geocities.com /kitwnz/lawson/lawson.html   (14667 words)

  
 Accommodation Whitstable, bed and breakfast (B&B),cottages, hotels, guest houses & other independent, self catering and ...
Accommodation in Whitstable and the surrounding area including cottages, guest houses, bed and breakfasts (B&Bs), hotels in Whitstable, beach chalets, holiday lets, apartments, camp sites, caravan parks or other accommodation available in and around Whitstable.
Whitstable is only 5 mins by car and Canterbury only 15 mins..
The panoramic views of the sea and the sunsets that Whitstable is famous for are stunning.
www.gocoastal.co.uk /acc.asp?sc=1&ch=392&ob=5&txt=Whitstable&fr=area   (753 words)

  
 Whitstable Town FC - Home
I now want to test myself at a higher level with Whitstable and prove to myself that I can go even further.
Lord Mayor of Canterbury invites Whitstable Town to civic reception.
Whitstable party before they concentrate on their new chapter
www.whitstabletownfc.co.uk   (634 words)

  
 Whitstable Venues, Conference Meeting Rooms, Team Building, Room Hire, Accommodation, Coach, Car & Limousine Hire ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Oysters have been cultivated in Whitstable for 2,000 years and today this association with the fruits of the sea is further celebrated with a popular summer oyster festival – just one of the many public celebrations of arts and life held in the town each year.
Whitstable Limousine Hire Want to travel in style we have over 600 American stretch Limousine companies available across the UK including companies that cover the Whitstable area.
Whitstable Chauffeur Car Hire Need a chauffeur driven vehicle in or around Whitstable then contact our transport teams to get the best deal around, we have over 700 chauffeur car companies around the UK including Whitstable.
www.ukcorporatesolutions.com /services/city/640.htm   (1071 words)

  
 Family of Thomas APPLETON   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
APPLETON (EDWARD) was born in 1798 in Whitstable, Kent, ENGLAND and was christened there on 17 Nov 1798.
She was born in 1805 in Seasalter, Kent, ENGLAND and was christened there on 6 Apr 1806, and died at age 85 in early 1891 in Kent, ENGLAND.
May 1846, Kent, ENGLAND and buried on 1 Jun 1846 at Whitstable, Kent, ENGLAND.
users.ap.net /~lancelot/gen/f200.html   (242 words)

  
 UK-GolfGuide : A golfer's Guide to Whitstable and Seasalter Golf Club, Whitstable in Kent, England
Please click here for a popup page containing a more detailed map of the location of Whitstable and Seasalter Golf Club as well as all the other clubs within a 30 mile radius of it.
Please also note that all green fee discount schemes are subject to certain restrictions so if you do decide to purchase any, please ensure that you check the small print before turning up at a club with voucher in hand.
If you know that any of the information shown for Whitstable and Seasalter Golf Club is inaccurate or out of date, please tell UK-GolfGuide so that we can update our files.
www.uk-golfguide.com /england/26831.html   (407 words)

  
 Whitstable Hotels - Hotel Accommodation in Whitstable | England United Kingdom
Brandshatch Place is a recently refurbished Georgian mansion built in 1806 which stands proudly in twelve acres of countryside in the Garden of England.
Located on the pedestrianised high street in the heart of Canterbury, the County Hotel is located just a five minute walk from Canterbury Cathedral.
With a great range of budget to luxury hotels in Whitstable, with many reviews and thousands of visitors per day, you can be sure to enjoy your England visit.
www.simplehotels.com /en/gb/whitstable   (320 words)

  
 See Whitstable
Famous for its thriving arts community, Whitstable in Kent, one of the county's most picturesque towns, has something to inspire and delight all tastes, or try our entertainment page, featuring local venues, pubs, and one-off events.
Whitstable Castle, the Alley ways, and Harbour, also visit our May Day 2006 page.
Famed throughout Kent and the U.K for its Oysters and fine eateries, this is a town well known for its culinary delights........
www.seewhitstable.com   (135 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)

  
 Holiday rentals in Whitstable, South East, Kent, England, The Vines Whitstable, House
Holiday rentals in Whitstable, South East, Kent, England, The Vines Whitstable, House
Whitstable holiday House rental, Fishing Nearby, Near the sea, Town, Watersports 2 x 3 Storey modern town houses, located in the
The Vines Whitstable - Brand new 3 storey town house on the Beach
www.holidaylets.net /properties/10159   (207 words)

  
 Whitstable Restaurants
Birdies Eating House is situated in Whitstable's Harbour Street, and serves a wide range of seafood and other dishes in a cosy, brasserie-style setting.
It is located on Whitstable High Street in a quaint Victorian parlour, beautifully decorated, and part of Whitstable's history.
A relatively new addition to Whitstable's restaurant scene, Williams and Brown Tapas is going from strength to strength as word spreads.
www.seewhitstable.com /restaurants.html   (394 words)

  
 Whitstable hotels. Hotel reservations in Whitstable. Cheap hotel rooms and discount b&b accommodation.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
For your peace of mind, all room reservations for hotels in Whitstable are processed on secure servers with 128 bit encryption to ensure complete protection and privacy for your sensitive personal and credit card details.
Only details of active hotels in Whitstable that can accept online room reservations are shown with hotel booking icons so you may not always be able to find every hotel.
Whether you want special accommodation deals in a discount hotel in Whitstable for a leisurely break or business travel we want to ensure that you have instant access to the information you need, quickly and clearly presented.
www.hotellink.co.uk /docs/uk/england/kent/whitstable/hotels001.htm   (500 words)

  
 Whitstable, Kent
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www.pickatrail.com /sun/w/england/whitstable_kent.html   (232 words)

  
 Whitstable Hotels in Whitstable England - Book English hotel accommodation and places to stay in Whitstable - England
Whitstable Hotels in Whitstable England - Book English hotel accommodation and places to stay in Whitstable - England
To search for a particular hotel in Whitstable - England please use the form above.
In most cases a fee will not be charged until your stay at the whitstable hotel of your choice has been completed.
www.hotels-england-accommodation.co.uk /whitstable-hotels.htm   (160 words)

  
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