Margate in the Georgian EraDuring the Georgian era, from 1714 to 1830, the town of Margate in Kent was transformed from a small run down fishing village into one of the first sea side resorts. This 212 page large format book with 150 full coloured illustrations tells the story of this transformation, in maps, pictures, caricatures and prints of the time. It describes the importance of the Margate hoys and the early steam ships in providing cheap and ready access from London. It