Whitstable History Tour

Whitstable is a historic seaside town in north Kent with a rich history of sea salt production, diving, smuggling, shipbuilding, fishing, copperas mining, and tourism. Author Kerry Mayo offers a guide to the town's streets and buildings, showcasing its famous landmarks and hidden corners, with a location map to explore for yourself.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 15 January 2022
Publisher: Amberley Publishing

Whitstable, a charming and bustling town, boasts a rich history and a strong entrepreneurial spirit. As noted by a Kentish Gazette correspondent in 1873, the town's characteristics remain remarkably similar to its present-day incarnation. Throughout its existence, the townspeople have relied on diverse industries such as sea salt production, diving, smuggling, shipbuilding, fishing, copperas mining, and tourism to sustain their livelihoods. In this concise guide, author Kerry Mayo takes readers on a captivating journey through Whitstable's streets and buildings, revealing the historical and architectural transformations that have shaped the town over the years. Through detailed descriptions and captivating photographs, Mayo showcases the famous landmarks that have stood the test of time, as well as exploring lesser-known sights and hidden corners that offer a glimpse into Whitstable's diverse heritage. Accompanied by a convenient location map, readers are invited to embark on their own exploration of the town's history and evolving landscape, discovering the rich tapestry that makes Whitstable a truly fascinating destination.

Weight: 158g
Dimension: 124 x 169 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398102774