Wednesday, May 2, 2012 Last updated 01/05/2012 09:44:31
Ramsgate Tunnels Heritage Group
Supporting Ramsgate Town Council
Working in partnership with Ramsgate Town Council
OUR VISION
Congratulations
Our congratulations go to Hannah Rhodes for her winning entry in our
Tunnel Vision Competition. A cheque for £100 was presented to Hannah by the Editor
of the Isle of Thanet Gazette at the recent launch of our Vision.
Looking for £2,700,000
The Group has prepared a expression of interest to the Government’s
Coastal Communities Fund in preparation for Phase 2 of the project …
1st Survey Completed
The results of our first survey examining Health & Safety issues
has been completed. Work will now start on a structural survey of the Railway Tunnel
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Archive Re-
Can you help us with research?
Rambling On
Regular walks are planned throughout the summer months following the route
of our Air Raid Shelters, and detailing features which remain on the surface.
Following a short introductory film demonstrating the importance of the tunnels to the town, actor and group member Clive Holland explained how the group intend to improve the town’s future by calling on its past. An exciting plan has been drawn up to turn the first section of the former railway tunnel into a sustainable attraction, educational resource and iconic venue which will attract visitors all year and in all weathers.
Details and representative images can be seen HERE
Recording of Oral Histories is one of the most important aspects of our project. Over 50 people have now volunteered their wartime stories of the tunnels which has caused a backlog in recording sessions.
The Ramsgate Tunnels Heritage Group are currently arranging for training to be made available to volunteers from our group of Friends. If you have experience of interviewing and recording, or if you would like some training to assist us please contact the Group by email at: admin@ramsgatetunnels.org.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
We are a collective group of volunteers from various backgrounds, cultures and experience. The primary aim of the Ramsgate Tunnels Heritage Group was to target funding for the development of the disused rail tunnels and air raid shelter systems beneath Ramsgate. After winning our Lottery bid, backed by the generous support of thousands in the region we began planning, designing and outlining our ideas.
We are currently in talks with various professional organisations to undertake feasibility studies and underground surveys. We are committed to having an attraction in Ramsgate which will rival any in the South East, or indeed, the UK.
