Droit House

Droit House is a Grade II listed building and former customs house in Margate that was redesigned by William Edmunds.[1][2]

Droit House viewed from directly in front
Droit House

It was originally built in 1812 and rebuilt in 1828–30.[3] 51.39121°N 1.38130°E / 51.39121; 1.38130 It was destroyed during the Second World War but was rebuilt in 1947.[1][3]

References
  1. Lee, Anthony. "The sad tale of the Margate architect and the Brighton poisoner" (PDF). Margate in Maps and Pictures. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  2. Historic England. "DROIT HOUSE, STONE PIER (Grade II) (1204115)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  3. "Margate's Seaside Heritage". English Heritage. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
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