in 1910. In 1957, suspected serial killer Dr John Bodkin Adams spent two weeks in hiding in the town (to escape the press) following his controversial acquittal at the Old Bailey. Louis Wain (1860–1939), the man who drew cats and illustrated many children's books, lived in Westgate at Adrian Square, then in 1895 he moved to Collinwood Terrace, now known as Westgate Bay Avenue. Actress Juliette Kaplan, known for her role as Pearl in the long running sitcom Last of the Summer Wine, lived here. References External links Seaside resorts in England Towns in Kent Seaplane bases in the United Kingdom Seaplane bases in England Populated coastal places in Kent Beaches of Kent Civil parishes in Kent