I really like this story about Kate Bonny. Except for your writing efforts, she would have been forgotten and it is so great that the synagogue behind her residence is still there in Margate and is now a community creative space.
That she is the only woman mentioned on the World War I monument also is truly awesome. I hope you can put together a book about a number of these most outstanding amazing people who lived or live in Margate. The stellar history of Margate in England is very encouraging, especially in these times.
Thank you for sharing the story of this lady otherwise all but lost to history. I find it fascinating that she is perhaps the only woman on the WW1 memorial (unless I’ve misread).
No problem, Holly, and thank you for taking the time to read the article. Looking back at the image of the memorial, I noticed also that Kate is the only woman listed
I had no idea and I never even knew about the Zeppelin attack.
Yes, the UK coastal towns especially along the Thames estuary leading into London were seen as easy pickings by the Germans in both world wars.
My grand aunt is Sephardim from Louisiana. It's amazing how affluent the Sephardim were in the olden days.
I really like this story about Kate Bonny. Except for your writing efforts, she would have been forgotten and it is so great that the synagogue behind her residence is still there in Margate and is now a community creative space.
That she is the only woman mentioned on the World War I monument also is truly awesome. I hope you can put together a book about a number of these most outstanding amazing people who lived or live in Margate. The stellar history of Margate in England is very encouraging, especially in these times.
Thank you Larry - Yes the story of Kate is very sad indeed, Really nice words.... 👍
Thank you for sharing the story of this lady otherwise all but lost to history. I find it fascinating that she is perhaps the only woman on the WW1 memorial (unless I’ve misread).
No problem, Holly, and thank you for taking the time to read the article. Looking back at the image of the memorial, I noticed also that Kate is the only woman listed
A fascinating story. Is the synagogue the building that's now being used as an arts centre, ARK? I went to a concert there and loved the building.
Hi Anna, Yes the synagogue is now known as ARK and is a community creative space.