In 1926 a Doctor Arthur Rowe bequeathed to the Borough of Margate his collection of literature, artwork and archaeological remains . Excluding the archaeological objects the collection is as follows.
Books, pamphlets & excerpts 536
Portfolios 11
Prints and illustrations 569
Manuscripts 72
Maps 40
Posters, programmes, guides etc., 534
Book of views 40
Photographs 154
Plans 36
Original works of art 66
Bound Acts of Parliament 16
Music 1
Total 2075
All these items became assets of either the Kent County Council and Thanet District Council on 1st April 1974. I am not sure of the distribution of the archaeological remains but most of the collection which is a library collection went to Kent County Council. Thanet District council did receive a number of items and I do possess a list of 77 items.
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You might be interested to hear that there is a talk at the Trust for Thanet Archaeology's 25th Anniversary conference at 2 pm on Sat. 27 April about the Rowe Bequest, given by a member of the Isle of Thanet Archaeological Society (IOTAS), Bob Pantony.
This is part of a one-day conference to celebrate the anniversary, and there will also be a Keynote Lecture at 7 pm on Tues. 23 April by the Trust's Deputy Director, Ges Moody.
IOTAS is also celebrating the same anniversary, as we were the TAU (Thanet Archaeological Unit), and became IOTAS at the same time as the Trust was formed. We have a lecture by Dr. Ray Laurence on 'Pompeii- seen from the streets', on Monday 25 March, 7.45 pm at the Crampton Tower Hall.
Thanks for that Margaret.
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