Ramsgate Tunnels have now reached another phase
in their objective to open for the public. A successful completion of
feasibility studies to ascertain if there were any insurmountable problems to opening
has confirmed that subject to a suitable cleanup there is nothing to prevent
the tunnels from becoming a heritage asset for the town
There are two aspects of the tunnels, the older
and larger railway tunnel dating back to the 19th Century and the
smaller but more extensive Air Raid Protection tunnels which were constructed
in 1939 as a precaution against the imminent outbreak of the Second World War..
Having been closed for over forty years these tunnels provide a fascination to
many who wish to explore the subterranean environment. Rather than having
illegal break-ins to explore the tunnels, it is proposed that the tunnels
should become a tourist attraction for Ramsgate and safety conscious guided
tours arranged for visitors who can experience the exploration of this forgotten
world. An excellent new blog, RAMSGATE TUNNELS gives an insight into the world
under our feet and explains where the project goes from here.
There are already over 1000 “Friends of
Ramsgate Tunnels” all supporting the project’s future, and an enthusiastic
committee are planning ever more exciting outcomes for this project , visit the
BLOG and add your support.
You are right there Peter, too much flying in foggy weather , he can't see the wood for the trees
ReplyDeleteAs a point of interest, has anyone ever contacted those running Chislehurst caves in South London?
ReplyDeleteThey have a website here http://www.chislehurst-caves.co.uk/ and whilst i realise it is a different type of attraction, there are interesting paralells, and I would think it worthwhile comparing the businesses and similarities could be capitalised on.
For instance, I know they used to run a nightclub in the caves, and hired it out for parties etc. I would think there are a lot of benefits for such businesses, noise containment being one of the greatest.
Surely worth a little contact...
Contact has already been made and information gleaned for the future project.
ReplyDeleteAs a Thanet ratepayer I object to even one penny being spent on those dank tunnels, lets have reduced rates instead!
ReplyDeleteAs a Thanet ratepayer you are already spending more than one penny on the expenses of keeping them CLOSED.
ReplyDeleteExcellent Readit, Chislehurst caves have been run successfuly for as long as I can remember, certainly since I went there 1st as a small child!
ReplyDeleteHope the contact helped, and a success is finally made of this long lost asset.