A few years ago, while working with Chestertons, I was asked to research the history of Bleak House in Broadstairs. It is well known as a house connected to the renowned Victorian author, for which, it is believed he said, it was ‘the residence he most desired.’
Today, Bleak House is noted for its crenelated appearance with a long row of windows looking out towards the sea, but when Charles Dickens stayed in the house it was known as Fort House and appeared much like a typical Georgian house. It was built around the turn of the 19th century and acquired the name ‘Fort House’ as it is believed it was the home of the Fort Captain. This was at a time when the Napoleonic wars were raging in Europe and like many coastal locations there was a genuine fear of invasion from…
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Good morning Sarah….Broadstairs, a place of my childhood and of course I am very familiar with Bleak House…..and in the winter time it really is bleak:) I used to love playing on the beach at Broadstairs, and about four years ago re-visited after many years and was delighted to find that the beach area, was unchanged….even down to the Punch and Judy show. Keep smiling and have a lovely day…Janet. xx
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Heaven that some things don’t change. Keep smiling, Janet. xx
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Definitely – I am smiling:)
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Another place to visit. Have a great week, Sarah
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I assume your travel map for 2016 is all sorted now! Happy Week to you!
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What a lovely house, and in a superb location. No wonder Dickens loved it, I could happily live there too.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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Be warned! Janet says it’s very bleak in winter. x
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