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Later in the 19th century, Folkestone Harbour become a reality; and the coming of the railways heralded the start of a new industry to the town: that of tourism, although this was to be relatively much later than its neighbours of Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs.
The story of Folkestone has seen it develop from being a small fishing town, considerably behind in its development when compared to other coastal towns in Kent and Sussex, into being a thriving and fashionable seaside resort, complete with a railway connection to London and a Cross-Channel port.
Folkestone ( / ˈfəʊkstən / FOHK-stən) is a port town on the English Channel, in Kent, south-east England. The town lies on the southern edge of the North Downs at a valley between two cliffs. It was an important harbour, shipping port and fashionable coastal resort for most part of the 19th and mid 20th centuries.
Mar 15, 2022 · When the popular English seaside holiday ceased to exist, Folkestone nearly did too. The deprivation is both a direct result of the loss of tourism that Folkestone was built for, and the town's sole image as a place to escape to. Tourism declined, but people continued to escape to Folkestone.
During the next two centuries it was one of the nation’s most important shipping and ferry ports and became one of the south-east’s best-loved seaside holiday destinations. Tourists flocked to enjoy the sandy beaches and the area thrived.
Mar 23, 2023 · Folkestone's highlights - history and art. 23rd March 2023. Folkestone is one of Kent's most exciting towns and this little overnight trip will be the best way to explore it - from the mesmirising artwork to its battle history. Day 1 - Stop 1 - Folkestone Harbour Arm - AM to PM - 3 hours.
At the end of the 18th century the city became prosperous because of an increase in the fishing and shipping industries and, in the middle of the 19th century, Folkestone was one of the chief resorts of southern England, aided by the construction of the railway line from London.
