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33 Marine Parade
Tankerton
01227 272672
https://www.marinewhitstable.co.uk/
https://whatpub.com/marine-hotel
Above photo, circa 1916, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. Originally built as
four, rather grand, separate dwellings, two were converted into hotel
accommodation in 1906. With the outbreak of WW1, the entire terrace was
requisitioned and converted into a military hospital. Given its
location, this facility was more likely to have been used for
convalescence, physio and rehab, rather than serving as an
acute/surgical unit. During their stay here, wounded servicemen would
have been kitted out in "Hospital Blues" which were easier to keep
clean. Regimental badged caps were worn but no rank insignia, as all
casualties were considered equal...except that officers were generally
convalesced separately from other ranks! |
Above photo, June 1928, kindly sent by Bob Le-Roi. |
Above postcard circa 1930s. |
Above postcard, circa 1938, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. It seems that the
Marine's licensee, George Fitt moonlighted as a car mechanic, as
evidenced by his workshop being situated to the right of the hotel. |
Above postcard, date unknown, kindly sent by Debi Birkin. |
Above postcard, August 1945, kindly supplied by Roger Woodman. |
Above postcard, 1946. |
Above postcard, date unknown. |
Above ticket for Dinner and Dance of the "Prince
of Wales," Hoath, 1979. |
Above postcard, date 1980's, kindly submitted by Mark Jennings. |
Above photo 2010 by Chris Whippet
Creative Commons Licence. |
Above photo, date unknown. |
Above photo 2017. |
Above sign, July 1991.
With thanks from Brian Curtis
www.innsignsociety.com.
Above sign 2010. |
Above photo date unknown. |
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The Marine Hotel was built in 1895, although originally not as a hotel,
originally this was constructed as four separate, albeit very grand,
terraced houses.
The Tankerton Estate Company, in developing the area converted these
houses into the Hotel.
In 1906, two of the four houses were converted into a hotel. Throughout
the First World War all four properties, as with what would eventually
become the Royal half a mile or so east along Marine Parade, were converted
into a military hospital.
After the Armistice of 1918, half of the building was returned to hotel
use with the other portion remaining as a hospital, Whitstable’s first by
some accounts, until 1921 when it closed. In 1916, the entire building
opened to guests, and the Marine Hotel, pretty much as we know it today, was
born.
It would appear, that prior it becoming a Shepherd Neame pub/hotel, the
Marine had been a free house and one which offered, not just hospitality but
billiards and car garaging. In addition, it seems that the Marine's
licensee, George Fitt moonlighted as a car mechanic, as evidenced by his
workshop being situated to the right of the hotel.
Shepherd Neame carried out a £1.6 million refurbishment when they took
over, and was the biggest job of its kind that the Faversham brewer had
undertaken at the time. The old ballroom is now as elegant as it ever was,
and a popular venue for weddings and other events.
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From the Whitstable Times and Herne Bay Herald, 9 June 1928.
MARINE HOTEL TANKERTON.
Fully Licensed. 40 Bedrooms. Uninterrupted sea view. Billiards.
Spacious Lounge accommodation.
Headquarters of the Tankerton Angling Society and Tankerton Cricket
Club.
Phone Whitstable 72.
Proprietor George J Fitt.
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From the Whitstable Times and Herne Bay Herald, Saturday 7 November, 1936.
TANKERTON ANGLING SOCIETY.
11th Annual Dinner, dance and Social Evening.
7.30 p.m. - 1.30 a.m.
To be held at the "Marine Hotel," on Friday, November 20th, Jack Hooker
Band.
Tickets 6/6.
Tickets may be obtained from the Home Secretary, R. Harris, Clapham Hill
Poultry Farm, or "Marine Hotel."
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Whitstable Times and Herne Bay Herald, Saturday 19 January 1952.
The New "Galleon" Room. AT THE "MARINE HOTEL," TANKERTON.
There was a pleasant surprise in store for the large gathering
attending the Lindley Players’ dinner and social evening at the
"Marine Hotel," Tankerton, on Saturday, for the new "Galleon" Room
was brought into use for the first time.
The room has seating capacity for 200 to 250 people and is the
largest banqueting hall in the town. In providing this the
proprietor of the hotel (Mr. Crowther) has met a long felt need, for
it will be available for largely attended banquets, dances and
social gatherings. It is well equipped and will add greatly to the
amenities of the district. All who were present at Saturday's
initial event congratulated Mr. Crowther upon his enterprise.
There was no toast list on Saturday, but at the conclusion of the
dinner Mr. Denis Lees, on behalf of the Lindley Players, welcomed
the visitors and spoke in high terms of praise of the newly provided
room at the "Marine Hotel."
Dancing and games helped to make up a very happy and enjoyable
evening.
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From the
https://www.kentonline.co.uk By Luke May, 20 June 2019.
The "Walnut Tree," East Farleigh was named Turnaround Pub of the Year.
Elsewhere in Kent, the "Walnut Tree Inn" in Aldington won the Heart of the
Community award, Dargate's the "Dove" scooped the Pub Food gong, New
Licensee went to Joe and Jane Mullane of the "Four Fathoms," Herne Bay,
"Dover Castle" in Teynham won Tenanted Pub of the Year,
the "Alma" in
Painters Forstal had the Best Floral Display, and Nick Kings-Kemsley of
the "Marine Hotel," Tankerton was named Manager of the Year.
Meanwhile, The "Green Man" in Hernogate, Essex, won the Best Hero award.
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LICENSEE LIST
FITT George J 1928-38+
FITT Arthur 1939+ (age 39 in 1939)
KING-KEMSLEY Nick 2019+
Whitstable Times
and Herne Bay Herald
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