The Goodwin Sands were notorious for treacherous tides and quicksands, causing frequent wrecks and heroic rescues by the Ramsgate lifeboat.

In the early 1870s, a policeman had absolute power over any woman's freedom, reputation and body.

The Victorians were right about the benefits of sea air.

Ramsgate was a tourist destination in the 1870s and its Sands werea chief attraction.

There was no help coming from the Relieving Officer, just intrusive and demeaning enquiries or a ticket for the Workhouse.