John Lawrence 438
Shottendane House
Dr Arthur Rowe,
Arthur Rowe was a brilliant medical student, and after qualifying declined several prestigious London appointments, and returned to Margate to work alongside his Father, who had a medical practice in the town. Alongside his general medical practice Dr. Rowe was surgeon to the Royal Sea Bathing Hospital and the Margate Cottage Hospital in Victoria Road. In 1887 he married into a very wealthy family, which allowed him to retire early in 1910, after 26 years in practice in Margate. That year he built the new Shottendane House as his retirement home, and spent his time on passionate hobbies and local research. He was able to store his huge fossil collection in the attics. He was particularly fascinated by the fossils in the chalk strata of East Kent. He published several papers on palaeontology, and was responsible for discovering the several zones in the chalk cliffs of Thanet. On one field trip he collected some 2000 fossils from the local cliff faces, and discovered the evolution of the Micraster, the heart shaped sea urchin fossils from the chalk. Rowe was recognised as the greatest chalk palaeontologist of his time. Later he expanded his research to other areas of England, and in 1901 he was awarded the Royal Society prize for his work. His findings and published works were highly regarded by the British Museum. Arthur Rowe died on 17th September 1926, aged 68. Curiously he had suffered from an infected tooth, but continually refused any medical treatment from his friends.
In November 1927, his Shottendane mansion with its fine wall panelling, ornate fire places, moulded ceilings and five acres of ornamental gardens, was sold as a Seaside Convalescent Home for Railway Workers.
Part of the original garden was sold for housing, but the Mansion and grounds are now used as a nursing home. It is a Grade 2 listed building.
Not a brilliant photo as I was visiting a mate and only had my phone with me!
Best viewed large!
MY THANK FOR ALL VISITS AND COMMENTS IT IS APPRECIATED.
Shottendane House
Dr Arthur Rowe,
Arthur Rowe was a brilliant medical student, and after qualifying declined several prestigious London appointments, and returned to Margate to work alongside his Father, who had a medical practice in the town. Alongside his general medical practice Dr. Rowe was surgeon to the Royal Sea Bathing Hospital and the Margate Cottage Hospital in Victoria Road. In 1887 he married into a very wealthy family, which allowed him to retire early in 1910, after 26 years in practice in Margate. That year he built the new Shottendane House as his retirement home, and spent his time on passionate hobbies and local research. He was able to store his huge fossil collection in the attics. He was particularly fascinated by the fossils in the chalk strata of East Kent. He published several papers on palaeontology, and was responsible for discovering the several zones in the chalk cliffs of Thanet. On one field trip he collected some 2000 fossils from the local cliff faces, and discovered the evolution of the Micraster, the heart shaped sea urchin fossils from the chalk. Rowe was recognised as the greatest chalk palaeontologist of his time. Later he expanded his research to other areas of England, and in 1901 he was awarded the Royal Society prize for his work. His findings and published works were highly regarded by the British Museum. Arthur Rowe died on 17th September 1926, aged 68. Curiously he had suffered from an infected tooth, but continually refused any medical treatment from his friends.
In November 1927, his Shottendane mansion with its fine wall panelling, ornate fire places, moulded ceilings and five acres of ornamental gardens, was sold as a Seaside Convalescent Home for Railway Workers.
Part of the original garden was sold for housing, but the Mansion and grounds are now used as a nursing home. It is a Grade 2 listed building.
Not a brilliant photo as I was visiting a mate and only had my phone with me!
Best viewed large!
MY THANK FOR ALL VISITS AND COMMENTS IT IS APPRECIATED.