Screening will show how much Thanet has lost
Written by Matt B · first published 30/10/2009
A film screening about Thanet, it's claimed, will expose the shocking truth about how much has been lost of the isle's attractions as a holiday area.
The screening, called "Thanet On Film" shows footage of the area from the 1920s to the present day and shows Thanet at the peak of its popularity.
The film-maker behind the screening, Christine Tongue, said: "We will be showing Thanet in the days when tourists were literally pouring onto its beaches and thronging its attractions. Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs were all packed with visitors."
Christine said that the footage provides vivid evidence of the mismanagement of Thanet. "When people see these pictures they will say, how could this have happened? How could our politicians have got it so wrong?"
The film highlights many important attractions, said Christine, which have been lost to the isle. "And not just the famous Dreamland funfair," Christine said, "But places like the Model Village and the Marina swimming pool in Ramsgate, Bleak House in Broadstairs, the Lido in Margate."
"And the public gardens and green spaces, too," added Christine, "the film shows what we once had and how it's all been left to decay. Our political leaders have been criminally negligent in their duty of care for this area."
Politicians who have played leading parts in Thanet's history are featured, including Jonathan Aitken, Steve Ladyman and Barry Coppock.
Christine urged everyone interested in the future of Thanet to come to the screening. "People are staying in Britain for holidays in bigger numbers than ever before, and Thanet could benefit enormously from this. But we have to give tourists something to come here for - these films show hard evidence of the quality of holiday experience we can provide, if given half a chance.
"The council is currently consulting on the future for Thanet, well they should come and see these films and learn some lessons about what was being done when the area was a hugely successful tourist attraction. Maybe we can make the isle a better place for visitors and residents alike."
The screening, "Thanet On Film", is being held under the auspices of the Thanet Film Society and will take place at 5pm on Sunday November 8th at the Palace Cinema, Harbour Street, Broadstairs.
For more information ring Christine Tongue on 01843 604253.
The screening, called "Thanet On Film" shows footage of the area from the 1920s to the present day and shows Thanet at the peak of its popularity.
The film-maker behind the screening, Christine Tongue, said: "We will be showing Thanet in the days when tourists were literally pouring onto its beaches and thronging its attractions. Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs were all packed with visitors."
Christine said that the footage provides vivid evidence of the mismanagement of Thanet. "When people see these pictures they will say, how could this have happened? How could our politicians have got it so wrong?"
The film highlights many important attractions, said Christine, which have been lost to the isle. "And not just the famous Dreamland funfair," Christine said, "But places like the Model Village and the Marina swimming pool in Ramsgate, Bleak House in Broadstairs, the Lido in Margate."
"And the public gardens and green spaces, too," added Christine, "the film shows what we once had and how it's all been left to decay. Our political leaders have been criminally negligent in their duty of care for this area."
Politicians who have played leading parts in Thanet's history are featured, including Jonathan Aitken, Steve Ladyman and Barry Coppock.
Christine urged everyone interested in the future of Thanet to come to the screening. "People are staying in Britain for holidays in bigger numbers than ever before, and Thanet could benefit enormously from this. But we have to give tourists something to come here for - these films show hard evidence of the quality of holiday experience we can provide, if given half a chance.
"The council is currently consulting on the future for Thanet, well they should come and see these films and learn some lessons about what was being done when the area was a hugely successful tourist attraction. Maybe we can make the isle a better place for visitors and residents alike."
The screening, "Thanet On Film", is being held under the auspices of the Thanet Film Society and will take place at 5pm on Sunday November 8th at the Palace Cinema, Harbour Street, Broadstairs.
For more information ring Christine Tongue on 01843 604253.
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