Seaside Stories: Folkestone in pictures

The seafront as seen from Sandgate

Folkestone harbour: Sailings to France began in 1843, and were finally withdrawn last year.

The Hotel Burstin, dating from the times (not too long ago) when large ships came to Folkestone

Part of the depressed seafront, a target for redevelopment

Along the coast, investment has given Folkestone a seafront amphitheatre

Part of the adventure playground

More of the adventure playground

The Victorian Leas Lift. Water is pumped into a tank on the top car, which then swaps place with the bottom car.

The Leas, the place to breathe Dickens' "sweet air which will send you to sleep at a moment's notice".

The New Metropole and the Grand Hotel

Caesar's Camp, part of the North Downs, which border the town

Gate 28, and nextdoor Saga

Channel Tunnel sidings sit at the foot of the Downs

Le Shuttle operates from here, but the port is now quiet

Seascape Folkestone by JW Turner