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Step back in time at Deal Town Hall

Town Hall, High Street, Deal, Kent, CT14 6TR

  • 14 Sep 2024
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

Deal Town Hall is an elegant Georgian Grade II listed building dating from 1803. Visitors to the Town Hall this Heritage Open Day can step back in time thanks to a unique photographic exhibition of Deal entitled ‘Life Through a Lens’.

Deal Town Council holds the Cavell Collection, an archive of photographs, postcards, lithographs, engravings and posters from across the centuries depicting the history of the town. Not only will a selection from the collection be on display, visitors will also have the chance to learn more about the family who complied the pictures. The Cavell name was synonymous with Deal and Cavell Square continues to perpetuate the family name.

Mayor of Deal, Cllr Oliver Richardson said: “This is a really exciting exhibition that opens a window to Deal’s past. It’s remarkable to see how much has changed in Deal in such a relatively short space of time, yet so much of its character and landmarks remain, too. We’re very fortunate to be custodians of the Cavell Collection and I would urge those with a love of the town and its history to come and take a look!”

The ‘Life Through a Lens’ exhibition of the Cavell Collection is free to attend and will be at Deal Town Hall from 1000-1400 on Saturday 14 September.

Heritage Open Days is a national festival that runs from Friday, 6 September, until Sunday, 15 September. Groups and organisations across the country open their doors to celebrate heritage, community and history and many events are planned in Deal this year. Use the search function on the Heritage Open Days website to find out more and search for different events.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 14 September:
1000-1400

Location & directions

Town Hall, High Street, Deal, Kent, CT14 6TR

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

A lift is available between the ground floor and the Town Hall Chamber on the first floor.

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