A statement from the chairman

The Museum management trust is pleased to announce that the uncertainties surrounding the Musems future generated by a cut in local district funding have been overcome.
The Broadstairs and St. Peters Town Council have agreed to support the Crampton Tower Museum financially for the remainder of this financial year. A sub-committee composed of 3 Town Councillors is then to compile a viable plan to safeguard the Museums existance for the forseeable future.
Museum staff and members are most grateful for the support shown to them and thank the Town Council wholeheartedly. The high morale of the staff has returned and plans for the coming season are well underway.

Peter Shaw
Chairman

Welcome to the Crampton Tower Museum web site. This fascinating small museum is partly housed in a flint tower adjacent to the Broadstairs Railway Station. The tower formed part of the first Broadstairs public water supply and was put in repair by Thanet District Council.

Thomas Russel Crampton is perhaps chiefly remembered as a designer of locomotives and of railways, but he was also concerned with gas, water works and the submarine telegraph cable. He was the first to succeed in laying an effective telegraph cable under the English Channel.

The museum contains Crampton working drawings, models, graphics, patents, awards and artifacts connected to his life and works. Other galleries illustrate the history and development of the railways, the electric tramways, road transport and other aspects of local industry. The original Broadstairs stage coach built in 1860 is displayed alongside seven working model railways in guages N,OO,O and Gauge One. The Broadstairs Gallery was introduced in 2006 which is focused on the development of the town of Broadstairs illustrated in old postcards and photographs. New this year is a 5inch guage miniature railway on the museum site that children can ride on (weather permitting). This and other interactive displays make for an informative and entertaining visit for all whether they be serious researchers or families with children. Historic Town Tours hosted by the museum take place every Saturday at 2pm Throughout the year.

The Museum is open from the third saturday in March
until the last day of October. Opening hours: 2.00pm to 5pm. Opening can be arranged out of season and outside of normal hours for groups by prior arrangement. There is a small admission charge.

The Crampton Tower Museum wish to thank Thanet District Council and Broadstairs & St. Peter's Parish Town Council for their ongoing and invaluable support.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Museum is to stay open on Saturdays and Sundays from 1pm until 4pm throughout the Winter.
After 7day a week opening ceases on the 31st October 2008, weekend opening will continue until next season starts on the 14th March 2009 when full opening will resume.