I still think Folkestone sea front was better back then! Kids now a days don't have that theme park 😩

I moved to Folkestone 2 years ago. Delighted I did.

I used to love holidays in Folkestone, especially the harbour branch with its trains; I did rather hope they'd turn that bridge one day!

used to go on holiday here in the 80s this brings back memories

I'm surprised at some of the negative comments about Folkestone. I wouldn't consider it to be a ghost town, I wouldn't compare the new shopping centre to a prison and I wouldn't say it's a migrants dropping off zone either. This town has a lot going for it. There are a number of clubs and societies here running community activities and with things like the creative arts foundation, coastal park and high speed rail link, it's got a bright future ahead. Time Folkestone’s had a bit of faith!

Excellent video.

Folkstone is such a nice place that all of us in the family love to visit and normally stay in Carlton hotel , in the Leas facing to the sea. We never forget the hospitality of that lovely hotel and the beauty of Folkstone town/ beach, etc

Folkestone is a great place to live and work. I love Folkestone :) Really interesting video...

I was borne in Folkestone and remember the Rotunda and the bumper boats which most of my freinds here in Australia don't believe existed and the water-lift. I lived in Bouverie Square and remember the construction of the bus station. I remember Gail's around the corner where there is now a shopping centre. I remember the shop making “Folkestone Rock”. I remember the Warren and camping with family and friends. I am so sad and it makes me cry to think how much has been lost.

I have been visiting Folkestone since the 1990's and was very disappointed when the ferry/seacat connection with Boulogne went. I still visit regularly though. I often wondered why they moved the Russian submarine from the harbour it must have been a good attraction.

development is cyclic, it'll shine again, anyway, i lived in africa and now oz, but i still love coming back here in summer, trust me, there are a hell of a lot worse places you could be

Fantastic place I'm missing the old days

Brilliant

I have been visiting Folkestone for 60 years now, and well remember visiting the Rotunda during childhood. I come from one of the Folkestone Milton families. It seems to me that the town does not want "DFL"s (down from London) visiting, and so has made a deliberate attempt not to offer much in the way of amenities or entertainment. There are far too few public toilets or places to buy food along the beach areas. People love the sea, particularly those who live in London. I now live in Southend on Sea, and this last summer I believe we had about 3.5million visitors. Our beaches were crammed with people every weekend. They are our business. When you walk behind a family heading to the seafront, and hear their little kids exclaiming in excitement at the first sight of the sea, as I used to as a child, - well I don't think we should keep our beaches to ourselves and discourage daytrippers. Yes, cleaning up behind them is a big task, but they have such a great time and a little escape from the heat and noise of London.

used to live in folkestone for 10 years and im a geordie...

Wow... that made me feel quite nostalgic. I remember riding on those wooden boats at the Rotunda, but they'd disappeared by the time I was 10 or so. A lot has changed since leaving 15 years ago. Never thought about returning to my birthplace... but watching that made me think about it. Just a thought tho. Thanks.

What's the job situation like now?

Good Days

@joeholland96 I lived there for yrs and really do know the people and the place...i stand by what i said as i know it is truth...but like i said some nice parts of the place.....also local lads who are old freinds tell me how bad it is now, so sorry if your ego cannot take the truth.

Where can I find the full version old footage?

I grew up in Folkestone and to say I'm glad I got out is an understatement.

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Folkestone’s Leas lift isn’t the only remaining water break-system lift... There’s one in Hastings.

Cor blimey, that brought back memories. I remember the big pool there. Used to be able to hire pedlos.

'there's no place quite like Folkestone. You've got the sea less than a mile one way and the countryside less than a mile the other way' Ehmmmmmmm that pretty much describes most of the British Isles. Folkestone's biggest problem has been one useless, clueless council after another that thinks it knows how to sell and market a seaside town and have been guilty of total neglect for years and years. When you think of it's position, Folkestone should be buzzing.

Watching December 2018. Sea front not change. Just get on with it.

Nobhead...you dont ever want to meet me face to face boy, i will do life for ya

Here is the original 1969 film - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g5ihmbx5zbOtcmg.html

yea your never on tho

i was nearly killed there lol

@TheWolfmoon21 Up north isnt that amazing

And I thought Dover was run-down! There is not even a ferry terminal! Why not allow new homes to be built on the seafront? The Leas lift would connect the City centre....

Why didn't they film it in the winter where the place looks like a ghost town. Or hang around outside pavillion court and watch the dealers going in and out. At least show the place as it really is.

that spot that overlooked the camping ground has been destroyed for fucking cows that used to b an awesome camping spot the warrens been ruined last time i looked

Folkestone Council have a lot to answer for. They demolished all this great stuff over the years and they're still doing it, The shopping Centre looks like a prison.

Born and bread there, its a dive now

Lmao 4:13

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