So many people from around the world visit this site for information about their ancestors but sadly are unable to visit the town. This section of the gallery shows a microcosm of Whitstable, Tankerton, Seasalter, Swalecliffe and Chestfield as they are today.
As images are collected they will be displayed on pages here according to their subject, some history related, some of new additions to the town and some to record the last images of things about to change. If you can't get to Whitstable at least you can see it on Oystertown.
In addition to these pages events throughout the year are recorded in the Years section, 2000+ subsection.
Images of Whitstable. A selection of pictures, representing Whitstable, from our recent collection, selected for a new twin town.
The Bear and Key Hotel. The poor old girl has seen her best days. So what happens next. Some never to be repeated interior pictures.
Ancestors around the town. A selection of signs and tangible records of the existence of those people who made Whitstable.
Collar's Alley. The spotlight falls on Collars Alley. Where is it and why was it so named? Find out here.
The Blessing of the Waters 2004. An age old ceremony conducted every year to help ensure safe passage for Whitstable's mariners.
Harbour Day 2004. Fun in the sun with The Historical Diving Society demonstrating the early diving helmets.
2004 Smack & Barge Race. Just once a year you might be privileged to witness the spectacle of these boats once more in full sail as they fill the panorama of the estuary. This year our photographer managed to get amongst them as they raced.
2005 - The snow falls. Some donated pictures of Whitstable in the snow of winter 2005.
2005 - The Landing of the Oysters. The annual recreation of an age old ceremony. We try to emulate the famous original postcard picture. How did we fare?
2005 - 20th August. The launch of the Lucie B, a Smack-Yacht built in the traditional style of many of the Whitstable Oyster Smacks from the 1800's.
2005- Harbour Day. The Oyster Eating Competition. Our Oystertown representative manages 0-13 in 20 seconds but still comes last.
.More to follow soon.
