Urban Archive: Folkestone - Community Members 064 - 074

Diane

That it sits between hills and sea...

Danny

The people, the potential...

David

Favourite place: The Lees

Lorraine

The opportunity it presents to all.

Alastair

A drawing, below...

Connor

My house in Folkestone is the 28th place I have lived in my life and it is also the place I have lived the longest. It is what makes Folkestone my home.

Marc

My favourite thing about Folkestone is that it feels like home.

Mitch

I love the natural elements of Folkestone:

Sea / Parks / Green Spaces

Cherry

The sea.

The proximity between the sea and countryside.

Hannah

It’s not quite a ‘favourite’ memory, but one I feel compelled to share.

Earlier today I attended a 'Welcome Event' at the Napier Barracks where refugees are being housed. It was emotional and complexly so, hence why I haven’t called it a favourite memory.

But it (was)is something important I want to remember – a moment of hope, community and solidarity. 

George

Having grown up in the harbour area of Folkestone, I feel a deep connection to the town. 

I went to primary school in the Durlocks, which is one of my favourite places in the town. I could see the fishing boats sailing in and out from my desk!

The Nomad

I arrived in Folkestone, a place I had never been before, in the early hours of Thursday 26th March 2020, having slept in my car overnight in London. Proper lockdown had begun and in the following week I began to feel safe here.

Wandering the deserted town and shore and long walks further afield I marvelled at the light, the sunshine, the art, the reinvention of the harbour and the seafront. I have never taken so many photos. Maybe I will in due course return to London or maybe I'll just stay here?

John

I spent most of my adult life being around Dartford. Later in life I felt a need to see and live in another place, particularly coastal areas. Eventually I settled in Folkestone. 

Honestly it is everything I need –the art scene, my good friend, and the landscapes.

Joanna and Alice

Swimming at the sunny sands in the summer.

Josh

My favourite memory of Folkestone:

Meeting my friends on Christmas morning at the Master Brewer pub in Broadmead. Spending a few hours playing darts, pool and having a few too many drinks before returning home for dinner with my family.

Maria

Working at sunny sands during summer 2016, so funny and enjoyable.
Also attending great gigs and events at the arm.

The Beachcomber

Sunshiney beachcombing at the warren - Bliss!

Tom

My favourite Folkestone memories involve my times spent withfriends on the harbour, watching the rejuvenation of the remains of the train station into the beautiful place it is today.

The Environmentalist

The wildflower section of the amazing Lower Leas coastal park. Brilliant sculptural alliums and planting. The perfect place to sit, read a book and hear the sea.

Emily

The East cliff is where my nan lived for many years, reminds me of tea,
Kit-Kats and childhood!

Party time in spoons!
Films at the cinema
Dog walks

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