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Folkestone

Folkestone

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A typical Edwardian beach scene on the West Beach                                - A typical Edwardian beach scene on the West Beach
Foord Road and Cubitts 19 arch Viaduct spanning the Valley. - Foord Road and Cubitts 19 arch Viaduct spanning the Valley.
The junction of Guildhall Street with Shellons Street and Cheriton Road. - The junction of Guildhall Street with Shellons Street and Cheriton Road.
The Outer Fishing Harbour and Pier, c1904. - The Outer Fishing Harbour and Pier, c1904.
The Pier as seen here was built between 1897-1905. - The Pier as seen here was built between 1897-1905.
Harbour Street: Most of these properties were badly damaged by a parachute mine on 18th Nov 1940 - Harbour Street: Most of these properties were badly damaged by a parachute mine on 18th Nov 1940
The Old High Street in the 1920s. It was one of Charles Dickens favourite streets. - The Old High Street in the 1920s. It was one of Charles Dickens favourite streets.
The Leas Lift, built 1885. It includes the second pair of carriages added in 1890. - The Leas Lift, built 1885. It includes the second pair of carriages added in 1890.
West end of the Leas and Madeira Walk where Mr. Clout drove his cows daily to graze the Undercliffe. - West end of the Leas and Madeira Walk where Mr. Clout drove his cows daily to graze the Undercliffe.
Rendezvous Street in 1912. On the right is the Electric Theatre which opened Tuesday 3 May 1910. - Rendezvous Street in 1912. On the right is the Electric Theatre which opened Tuesday 3 May 1910.
Sandgate Road looking down from the Esplanade Hotel which was next to Lloyds Bank. - Sandgate Road looking down from the Esplanade Hotel which was next to Lloyds Bank.
The Switchback, built in 1888. Due to storm damage and neglect in WW1 the ride was demolished. - The Switchback, built in 1888. Due to storm damage and neglect in WW1 the ride was demolished.
The Fishermen's Bethel & North Foreland Coffee Tavern, formerly the Red Lion Public House in 1741 - The Fishermen's Bethel & North Foreland Coffee Tavern, formerly the Red Lion Public House in 1741
Upper Leas & Grand Hotel. Built by local builder Daniel Baker. Opened as the Grand Mansions in 1903. - Upper Leas & Grand Hotel. Built by local builder Daniel Baker. Opened as the Grand Mansions in 1903.
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