Droit Office & Pier, 1820. Artist: John Shury
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Droit Office & Pier, 1820. Artist: John Shury
Droit Office & Pier, 1820. Margate is a seaside town in the district of Thanet in Kent. The towns history is tied closely to the sea and it has a proud maritime tradition. In the 18th century, a droit was the fee a ship paid to enter harbour. Built in 1812 the Droit Office on Margates pier became the Customs House in 1828. After Captain George Varlo. From Picture of Margate, and its Vicinity, by WC Oulton, Esq. author of the Travellers Guide. Illustrated with a Map and Twenty Views, engraved by JJ Shury, from Drawings by Captain G Varlo, by WC Oulton. [Baldwin Craddock & Jay Paternoster, London, 1820]
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