Whitstable

The Postcard Collection

Philip Johnson

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Amberley Publishing
15 May 2025

Local history; Places in old photographs

Series: The Postcard Collection

Whitstable, lying on the shore of the Thames Estuary on the North Kent coast, has long been famous for its oysters. The world’s first passenger steam railway connected Whitstable to Canterbury in 1830, serviced by a harbour that opened two years later in 1832. These events were the catalysts for growth and prosperity during the ensuing Victorian era, turning a small fishing community into a busy seaside town with maritime-based industries at its heart. Much about the town has changed over the years but its long, winding High Street, the maze of alleyways, an unpretentious seafront and its still-thriving harbour ensure that Whitstable’s charm and special character survives to this day.

In Whitstable: The Postcard Collection, Philip Johnson has drawn on a remarkable collection of postcards of Whitstable and Tankerton and the surrounding villages of Swalecliffe, Chestfield and Seasalter, providing a window into the town’s past through the world of old picture postcards. This absorbing selection of images will be of interest to those who live in Whitstable, those who know it well or those who are just intrigued to find out more about this fascinating town.

By: Philip Johnson
Imprint: Amberley Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 165mm,
Weight: 305g
ISBN: 9781398120563
ISBN 10: 1398120561
Series: The Postcard Collection
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 15 May 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Philip Johnson was born in Whitstable to local families and lived the first 25 years of his life in the town. He has been building up his collection of postcards of Whitstable throughout his adult life and has retained a strong interest in the town and its history. He is now retired from his career as a civil engineer and lives in East Sussex.