Broadstairs

Broadstairs, a quiet watering-place in Kent, $1\backslash frac\{1\}\{2\}$ miles NE. of Ramsgate, so named from the breadth of the sea-gate or stair, which was formerly defended by a gate or archway. Near it is a noble orphanage, founded by the wife of Archbishop Tait, who lived much in the vicinity. Dickens was a frequent visitor. Pop. 5322.