Mrs BoothAnn Carrington

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.