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
