Guest 1735- Registered: 26 Apr 2016
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The Town hall could be used ,could attract cruise liner passengers and the fee could go towards them being maintained & anything over go towards the maintainance of the Town hall and if DTC do their usual stonewalling then maybe Mr Watkins you could ask them to review their positions very seriously ,They are not exactly the Dover folks fav ppl
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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Much as we all would like to see them I cannot think of a building in the centre of the town available to house the pictures. If one can be found then staff will be required year round to take admission money , security and extra insurance.
Guest 649- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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There is room in the town hall they have more rooms than a hotel down in the basement and other parts of the buildings
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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I cannot see Thanet Leisure allowing the general public in on a daily basis, usually they just do set pre-arranged events.
Guest 649- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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The public can go in now most days and they get a cup of tea,It is open to the public now unless there is a event on.
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Sue Nicholas- Location: river
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I'm glad Paul has joined the discussion,he and I worked hard to keep investment and interest going for the Musuem.Sadly not everyone shares our passion.I was glad he kept me as a lead member for the Musuem.For some works of art the insurance is high .It has to be carefully considered.You need staff to keep a watchful eye at all times.
Guest 1792- Registered: 2 Jul 2016
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If the good ppl of Dover wants to see their treasures then they have that right especially as they are paying for the upkeep ,it shouldn't be for the selected few .Im sure there would be many ppl that would volunteer their time in exchange for a cuppa and a biccy
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Guest 1338- Registered: 9 Sep 2014
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Thankyou Paul Watkins
Jan Higgins
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 5 Jul 2010
- Posts: 13,788
Viewing areas I can think of, public areas at all council offices, libraries, museums, schools and as previously mentioned Town Halls.
If there is the will a way could be found.
If the paintings of long past dignitaries were sold that could pay for restoration work on those more interesting paintings of Dover past that are left, therefore self financing.
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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Maybe Reg should start more threads as 30 posts in under 24 hours is impressive and the subject matter interesting.
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Guest 649- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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It will need both councils to see this happen lets hope they can work it out.Also to go on show is the Gold, one is the gold mace and chain of office and the glass vase,s etc very old and worth alot of cash and it is right that the public can see all of it and get to know the history behind them. Thank you, will ever happen?I would like to think it would but ------ well lets hope it does and soon,and again a big thank you goes out to Mr Barrington who got it all started.
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Sue Nicholas- Location: river
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Reg the pictures I admired By Fantin Latour.They were set in beautiful mounts ,so went well with my mirror.
Reginald Barrington
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 17 Dec 2014
- Posts: 3,225
White Azaleas
Camelias
Henri Fontain Latour
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Sue Nicholas- Location: river
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Thank you just beautiful. You see I'm very flowery.I used to buy fresh flowers most weeks for the office.
Reginald Barrington- Location: Dover
- Registered: 17 Dec 2014
- Posts: 3,225
I like that he shows the reality with damaged leaves and wilted petals, not the Chelsea flower show unobtainable perfect vision of, though Camelias have probably never been shown at Chelsea!
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Guest 3281- Registered: 2 Jun 2019
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Hello, sorry to be a pain, I have found in my loft two paintings by H. C. Goodwin, I belive this is thee artist who has painted the white cliffs on this forum, I was wondering if you have any information about this artist as I can't seem to find anything, thank you for your time, Matthew
Guest 3857- Registered: 27 Oct 2020
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I'd have loved to see them when I visited.
Sue Nicholas- Location: river
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 6,017
Back to post 33 They are beautiful works of art .I think the Chairman who succeeded me have replaced them .
Keith Sansum1
- Location: london
- Registered: 25 Aug 2010
- Posts: 23,840
Be a good idea to get local and national interest
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