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Description – Historic Businesses (Museums, Hotels, Yacht Clubs):
From grand hotels that once hosted silent film stars and jazz-age elites, to yacht clubs founded by seafaring visionaries and museums preserving the elegance of another era—these historic institutions are living landmarks. With over a hundred years of legacy, they hold stories etched in ledgers, photographs, and polished wood-paneled halls.
Each space is more than bricks and mortar—it’s a portal to the past. The bellhop’s uniform may have changed, but the lobby echoes with the same charm. The boats may be sleeker now, but the maritime spirit endures. These businesses have weathered wars, witnessed revolutions in culture, and stood as steady symbols of tradition, innovation, and community.
Their legacy lives on—not just in what they’ve preserved, but in how they continue to inspire, connect, and welcome a new generation into history.
The Royal Temple Yacht Club
Brittany's Extraordinary Views is proud to present our completed photographic tribute to the Royal Temple Yacht Club – Ramsgate's historic jewel of maritime heritage. Through our lens, we've captured: The club's timeless architectural details, from its weathered brass fittings to the sunlight dancing across its oak-paneled interiors Candid moments of club life where modern sailors keep tradition alive amidst trophies and tide charts The play of light on the harbor through grand windows that have framed seascapes since 1843 Artistic compositions blending nautical artifacts with contemporary yachting energy
https://www.rtyc.com/
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Walpole Bay Hotel A Song for Preservation
This was a first for Brittany’s Extraordinary Views. We’ve always worked with photos that I’ve taken myself, but for this project, we were given the opportunity to explore the Timelocked Hotel—a beautiful historic building with a story of its own. Upon visiting, we discovered something unexpected: the iron veranda of this majestic hotel was starting to crumble. Inspired by its history and the need to preserve it, we decided to create a song to help support their crowdfunding effort. With a deep connection to the place and a heart full of Kentucky soul, this project became something personal. The song reflects my passion for preservation, blending history and music in a way that speaks to both the building’s past and its future. Though we didn’t have my own photos for this project (yet!), we are hopeful that we might return later to capture the hotel’s beauty with our camera. For now, this song will serve as a heartfelt tribute and a call to action for those who want to help preserve this historical gem. I hope you enjoy this project as much as we enjoyed creating it. Stay tuned for future updates—and who knows, maybe we'll return to capture some beautiful photos in the near future.
https://www.walpolebayhotel.co.uk/
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Walpole Bay
Hotel
Dive into the shadowy corridors of The Walpole Bay Hotel in Cliftonville, where time stands still and ghosts linger in the wallpaper. This project uncovers the eerie history, unsolved mysteries, and lingering spirits of this iconic 1914 hotel—a place where the past never checks out.
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