Our Isle of Thanet is famous for its ‘big skies’, and that’s partly why it has been popular with artists for centuries – the most famous being J.M.W. Turner, who spent much of his time in Margate and created several of his paintings and sketches in the area.
![](https://www.hilderstonecollege.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Turner-painting-A-Distant-View-of-Margate-after-Sunset.png)
Of course, our beautiful skies are available for everyone to enjoy, and particularly our stunning sunrises and sunsets. Here’s a selection of photographs to give you an idea!
![](https://www.hilderstonecollege.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Richard-Goldfinch-1-1.jpg)
![](https://www.hilderstonecollege.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/George-1024x768.jpg)
![](https://www.hilderstonecollege.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Ashley-sunrise-3-1024x768.jpg)
![](https://www.hilderstonecollege.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Ashley-sunrise-5-1024x768.jpg)
![](https://www.hilderstonecollege.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Jetty-and-boats.jpg)
![](https://www.hilderstonecollege.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Nick-Cambray.jpg)
![](https://www.hilderstonecollege.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Richard-Goldfinch-2.jpg)
![](https://www.hilderstonecollege.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/William-Collins-1024x682.jpg)
![](https://www.hilderstonecollege.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/William-Collins-2-1024x682.jpg)
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