It does make me very nostalgic, this was part of my childhood as it was for many Margatonians. Its demise (the park) was bad enough but now its centre has been burnt away. I can't say I am surprised. So R.I.P Scenic Railway, we all hope that you will be rebuilt, but we aren't holding our breath!
TDC served a repairs notice for the Marine restaurant in Ramsgate. Lets see if they have got the nerve or the will to do the same here. Come on Cllr Hayton. You've been one of the best planning chairman so far!!
How many locals will be suprised that the scenic railway at Dreamland has suddenly burnt down! What a shock to us all! It seems to be following a pattern don't you think?
'Repairs notice' anon. 10:53pm? 'Repairs notice'? Most of the Marina Restaurant was demolished. And since then, nothing. It's about as likely to be repaired as the Scenic. Or visa versa.
I fear that an attraction that gave me many happy memories as a child will experience words like "damage too extensive" and "loss of key blah-blah-blah" and "a sad day yackity-shmacaty". I can almost hear them getting the cliches ready now. I'm truly unhappy that this has happened but a part of me suspected it would happen sooner or later.
I agree with Linda. Dreamland has played a part in all our childhoods and this is a horrible thing to happen to Margate. It may not be suprizing but shocking it most definitely is.
As for it being rebuilt, Ive become so cynical over the years that I seriously doubt it will happen.
If we can't rely on the judicial system to come up with the correct verdict for Lady Di - how on earth can we expect true justice for the those responsible for yet another fire? The system stinks!
Yes This IS Terrible News many memories on the old scenic railway yes this is another act of mr g its becoming to all stand out and fit the puzzle can government + police wake up mr gs burnt down for an access road to dream land they wanted to make dreamlan into flats but couldnt because the scenic railway was high grade so poor old mr g couldnt get his way so what does he do use his old slick plans to set the coaster alight good 1 then a lil while before that he shuts down margate cinema because of vue cinema???? i dnno could be another scheme also tivoli fire had nothing to do with godden believe me.
Never mind these local conspiracy theories, we need to know how the fire started. Did anyone see where the Olympic Torch went after it was hurried onto a Paris bus on the day in question? I reckon they had just enough time to fly it over to Manston and then drive to Dreamlnad before heading off for the USA. Did anyone see eight blue tracksuited people jogging suspiciously in the area immediately before the blaze?
Might as well be the Chinese (the nasty ones in Tibet, not the nice ones who live over here) for all the good an inquiry will do.
they will leave it a few months let the dust settle and they know it will,we will all do nothing they know that also,just the initial outburst,it will be knocked down,the bent bastards will get there way,money talks bullshit walks.
I was born in Margate and spent 9 years of my childhood there before moving. I remember riding the scenic railway many times as a child and had tears in my eyes when I heard some A-hole had set fire to it. Keep up the fight people, Margate can truly be great again and lets hope that they do rebuild it, seeing as they've repaired after four other fires over the years. God bless dreamland!
This was start to the demise of recreation for kids to enjoy in England used to travel down at weekends from London on train to enjoy the theme park lots childhood memories typical council govt they trash the country ship millions abroad don't care of it citizens Thanet looks dead now from video and even dropping furniture there why did the insurance companies and local thanet council not rebuild. Like ghost town now
It does make me very nostalgic, this was part of my childhood as it was for many Margatonians. Its demise (the park) was bad enough but now its centre has been burnt away. I can't say I am surprised.
ReplyDeleteSo R.I.P Scenic Railway, we all hope that you will be rebuilt, but we aren't holding our breath!
TDC served a repairs notice for the Marine restaurant in Ramsgate. Lets see if they have got the nerve or the will to do
ReplyDeletethe same here. Come on Cllr Hayton. You've been one of the best planning chairman so far!!
How many locals will be suprised that the scenic railway at Dreamland has suddenly burnt down! What a shock to us all! It seems to be following a pattern don't you think?
ReplyDelete'Repairs notice' anon. 10:53pm? 'Repairs notice'? Most of the Marina Restaurant was demolished. And since then, nothing. It's about as likely to be repaired as the Scenic. Or visa versa.
ReplyDeleteI fear that an attraction that gave me many happy memories as a child will experience words like "damage too extensive" and "loss of key blah-blah-blah" and "a sad day yackity-shmacaty". I can almost hear them getting the cliches ready now. I'm truly unhappy that this has happened but a part of me suspected it would happen sooner or later.
ReplyDeleteCrocodile tears... I fear you are correct.
Margate voice... you summed up my thoughts perfectly.
ReplyDelete10/10
Its what people in the property industry know as an act of God *cough cough* ENglish heritage should takenote of this and rebuild part of our history.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Linda. Dreamland has played a part in all our childhoods and this is a horrible thing to happen to Margate. It may not be suprizing but shocking it most definitely is.
ReplyDeleteAs for it being rebuilt, Ive become so cynical over the years that I seriously doubt it will happen.
Its About Time That Thanet District Council Woke Up To The Fact That There Is Corruption In
ReplyDeleteOur Midst..And That They Are There To represent Us The Voters…But They Dont..Dreamland Was
And Still Could Be The Best Thing That Could Happen To Thanet…Wake Up Thanet Council!!!!…
REBUILD And Deny The Speculators That Are Bringing Thanet To Its Knees…REBUILD DREAMLAND
Lets Have Something In Thanet That We Can All Be Proud Of…Something That Will Bring
Visitors And Wealth Back To Thanet,Without Selling Off Our Heratage……Make Margate And
Thanet PROUD Again…
TDC should be abolished.
ReplyDeleteIf we can't rely on the judicial system to come up with the correct verdict for Lady Di - how on earth can we expect true justice for the those responsible for yet another fire? The system stinks!
ReplyDeleteAmazing how quiet TDC and councillors are. Now what will burn next, for lets face it would you want an elite house behind the arcades?
ReplyDeleteAll coming together aint it, The site of the Old Mr G's would make a great access road into a housing estates.
ReplyDeleteDreamland Cinema, Mr G's, Tivoli arcade, Scenic Railway, Pleasurama (another act of GOD)
Whats is happening to thanet ? Its being destroyed bit by bit !!
Yes This IS Terrible News many memories on the old scenic railway yes this is another act of mr g its becoming to all stand out and fit the puzzle can government + police wake up mr gs burnt down for an access road to dream land they wanted to make dreamlan into flats but couldnt because the scenic railway was high grade so poor old mr g couldnt get his way so what does he do use his old slick plans to set the coaster alight good 1 then a lil while before that he shuts down margate cinema because of vue cinema???? i dnno could be another scheme also tivoli fire had nothing to do with godden believe me.
ReplyDeleteNever mind these local conspiracy theories, we need to know how the fire started. Did anyone see where the Olympic Torch went after it was hurried onto a Paris bus on the day in question? I reckon they had just enough time to fly it over to Manston and then drive to Dreamlnad before heading off for the USA. Did anyone see eight blue tracksuited people jogging suspiciously in the area immediately before the blaze?
ReplyDeleteMight as well be the Chinese (the nasty ones in Tibet, not the nice ones who live over here) for all the good an inquiry will do.
I doubt if anyone would bat an eyelid at people in tracksuits waving combustible materials in these parts, anon!
ReplyDeletethey will leave it a few months let the dust settle and they know it will,we will all do nothing they know that also,just the initial outburst,it will be knocked down,the bent bastards will get there way,money talks bullshit walks.
ReplyDeleteI was born in Margate and spent 9 years of my childhood there before moving. I remember riding the scenic railway many times as a child and had tears in my eyes when I heard some A-hole had set fire to it. Keep up the fight people, Margate can truly be great again and lets hope that they do rebuild it, seeing as they've repaired after four other fires over the years. God bless dreamland!
ReplyDeleteThis was start to the demise of recreation for kids to enjoy in England used to travel down at weekends from London on train to enjoy the theme park lots childhood memories typical council govt they trash the country ship millions abroad don't care of it citizens Thanet looks dead now from video and even dropping furniture there why did the insurance companies and local thanet council not rebuild. Like ghost town now
ReplyDeletewhen was it actually burned down
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