Finding Van Gogh In Ramsgate

by Dean Fraser

Saturday 4th November 2023 8:20 am

The last time I had made his acquaintance was in New York

His Mountains at Saint-Rémy hangs resplendent in The Guggenheim

And I was entranced coming face to face with Vincent’s art

in frame

Vividly he depicted his visions of the world, so full of passion and energy

The memory stayed with me…

Finding a bust of Vincent in Ramsgate felt peculiarly odd

He lived in Spencer Square apparently, a blue plaque to confirm this

Working as a teacher at the local school when a young man himself

He liked Ramsgate; he wrote his brother that he loved the naturalness of the sea

Vincent my friend, I would have to agree…

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deanfraserofficial@yahoo.com

Thu 16th Nov 2023 10:29

M.C Fascinating to hear of your encounters. Talking of London, I once shared a train seat heading out of Euston with television auctioneer James Lewis, a big man, he had little option but to leave me but one third of the seat to fit myself into.

M.C. Newberry

Wed 8th Nov 2023 16:07

Dean - your comment resonated with me, albeit that I've been
courteously, even encouragingly treated, by those I have
recognised in the street here in London, The actor Bernard
Archard who I encountered when leaving my early turn tour of duty here in central London was affability personnified, whilst
a chance opportunity to speak to the classical composer George
Lloyd, a fellow local resident, could not be passed up. But I've
let others go on their way "unmolested". 😃 However, the fun of
knowing who they were still remains.

deanfraserofficial@yahoo.com

Wed 8th Nov 2023 14:19

We once encountered Carole King and James Taylor taking a break from touring to walk along the seafront in a small town in Cumbria, of course we didn't bother them.

Thanks for the comments and likes 😃

M.C. Newberry

Sat 4th Nov 2023 16:35

I like this theme - of finding unexpected discoveries in unusual places. Nearby, a house in Gloucester Place W1 has a plaque commemorating the residence of American General Benedict
Arnold, who fell out with those running the war against the
British forces and, instead, gave his services to those of
the Crown.. Reviled as a traitor by the Americans, he was
readily received by the British in their conflict with the far-off
American revolutionary forces.

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Finding Van Gogh In Ramsgate

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