A blog on Margate's architecture, life & landscape since 2007 by Louise Oldfield
Sunday 11 July 2010
Lilley's Hotel Arcadian 1903 and 2010
Here's an old picture of what is now referred to as The Arcadian on Fort Hill when it was known as Lilley's Hotel Arcadian. The building now has a Compulsory Purchase Order from TDC on it as reported here:
no way could there be a large tesco there. opposite a somewhat expensive landmark to be. The turner center ... Plus would be next to the police station.. I dont think the sea front could take the traffic in the summer for it..
My Great Grandfather Frederick Adolphus Lilley owned this Hotel in 1897 and I have the documents which relate to it's sale in 1912. It is sad to see it in this state.
I think the contractors are doing a fab job, the arcadian is looking absolutely fantastic and good to see part of Margate being restored to its former glory!!! Keep up the good work!
what do you think to the plastic windows and the design of the balcony with metal columns and corrugated roof that aren't part of the planning permission agreed?
I saw the building about 3 weeks ago the plastic windows at the side which replaced some odd windows. I hope they have not replaced the wooden windows at the front.
4 March 2011 11:50 said I think the contractors are doing a fab job, the Arcadian is looking absolutely fantastic and good to see part of Margate being restored to its former glory!!! Keep up the good work!
Looking at 1903 pic you can see the intricate architectural detail. I would not say it’s restored to former glory.
@dominique: You are refering to the sitcom "How I Met Your Mother". It's just a tv show and not real. Maybe the producer refers to this building naming the hotel in the show "Arcadian. But all the circumstances, including GNB, are made up.
Glad something is being done-at last..it is in a shocking state
ReplyDeleteDo you think it will be renovated or knocked down?
ReplyDeleteIt's becoming a Tesco Extra.
ReplyDeleteno way could there be a large tesco there. opposite a somewhat expensive landmark to be. The turner center ... Plus would be next to the police station.. I dont think the sea front could take the traffic in the summer for it..
ReplyDeleteMy Great Grandfather Frederick Adolphus Lilley owned this Hotel in 1897 and I have the documents which relate to it's sale in 1912. It is sad to see it in this state.
ReplyDeleteMalcolm
They restore some original features which is rare and should be praised.
ReplyDeleteI think the contractors are doing a fab job, the arcadian is looking absolutely fantastic and good to see part of Margate being restored to its former glory!!! Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeletewhat do you think to the plastic windows and the design of the balcony with metal columns and corrugated roof that aren't part of the planning permission agreed?
ReplyDeleteI am 27 February 2011 19:49
ReplyDeleteI saw the building about 3 weeks ago the plastic windows at the side which replaced some odd windows. I hope they have not replaced the wooden windows at the front.
4 March 2011 11:50 said
I think the contractors are doing a fab job, the Arcadian is looking absolutely fantastic and good to see part of Margate being restored to its former glory!!! Keep up the good work!
Looking at 1903 pic you can see the intricate architectural detail. I would not say it’s restored to former glory.
The building was an eyesore before, at least now it is starting to come together, if only something could be done with the fort hotel now!
ReplyDeleteI think there is scaffolding around the fort.
ReplyDeleteFort hotel Iconic Margate building could be demolished if council fails to find buyer.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.thisiskent.co.uk/where/thanet/Iconic-Margate-building-demolished-council-fails-buyer/article-3347941-detail/article.html
But I think it's Georgian/regency and if one gets demolished more will follow.
ReplyDeleteAlso I think they will build on the land if demolish.
ReplyDeleteA Tesco express is ok as long as they enhance the building and restore original features. I don’t think it will affect the cafes in the old town?
ReplyDeleteBut boutique hotel is better.
Ive heard that the GNB(goliath national bank) is tearing it down for their new headquaters...is it true???
ReplyDelete@dominique: You are refering to the sitcom "How I Met Your Mother". It's just a tv show and not real. Maybe the producer refers to this building naming the hotel in the show "Arcadian. But all the circumstances, including GNB, are made up.
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