15°CMrs BoothAnn Carrington
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Margate Lighthouse, Stone Pier, Margate, CT9 1AP Accessible Child-Friendly Free
The sculpture is a scaled up version of the tiny shell lady ornaments which are sold in the souvenir shops on Margate sea front.
About Mrs Booth
The bronze is entitled Mrs Booth after the seaside landlady whose house had spectacular views over Margate harbour.
Twice widowed, Mrs Booth’s first husband had drowned at sea; when Turner came to Margate to paint, it was with Mrs Booth he chose to stay. They began a love affair in 1833 and lived as Mr and Mrs Booth, with Mrs Booth supporting Turner financially until his death.
Nearest Transport
Harbour Arm Car Parka couple of hundred meters away
Market Place On-Street Parkinga few hundred meters away
PoGo Charging Stationa few hundred meters away
Margate Stationless than half a mile away
Harbour Arm Bike Racka few hundred meters away
LOOP - Cecil Street Council Offices (Stop M)less than half a mile away
Nearest Facilities
Margate Harbour Arm Public Toiletsless than fifty meters away
Drinking Fountainless than half a mile away
Public Beach Showersless than half a mile away
Defibrillator; Turner Contemporarya few hundred meters away
Margate Harbour Arm Lifebuoya couple of hundred meters away
