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Folkestone Collection

Background imageFolkestone Collection: The Lees i. e. Leas, Folkestone, England

The Lees i. e. Leas, Folkestone, England
The Lees i.e. Leas, Folkestone, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Background imageFolkestone Collection: The Leas, Folkestone, Kent

The Leas, Folkestone, Kent
The Leas, Folkestone, near Hythe, Kent, England. Date: 1910s

Background imageFolkestone Collection: The Leas Lift at Folkestone, Kent

The Leas Lift at Folkestone, Kent
View of the Leas Lift at Folkestone, Kent. It was designed by R.G. Waygood in 1885, and in 1890 it was decided to build a further lift alongside

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Continental Boat Express

Continental Boat Express
The (rear of) the double-headed Continental Boat Express train at Folkestone, Kent, England, the Southern terminal for the short sea route to Boulogne and Calais, France

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Mahatma Gandhi sailing from Boulogne to Folkestone

Mahatma Gandhi sailing from Boulogne to Folkestone
Mahatma Gandhi, Indian nationalist and spiritual leader, sailing from Boulogne to Folkestone on 12 September 1931

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Poster, Select Folkestone

Poster, Select Folkestone
Poster by Lander, Select Folkestone, advertising the town as a holiday destination. Date: 1958

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Half Past Eight by P Rubens and C H Bovill

Half Past Eight by P Rubens and C H Bovill
Promotional postcard for Half Past Eight, One of those Musical Things by Paul Rubens & C. H. Bovill; music Paul Rubens. First produced at the Comedy Theatre on 10th August 1916

Background imageFolkestone Collection: The beach and pier, Folkestone, England

The beach and pier, Folkestone, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Background imageFolkestone Collection: The Arrival of the Indian Mail at Folkestone, 1844

The Arrival of the Indian Mail at Folkestone, 1844
Engraving showing the Mail ship entering Folkestone Harbour, with the Express Train standing by to receive the mail and take it to London

Background imageFolkestone Collection: The Leas, Folkestone, Kent, viewed from the Harbour

The Leas, Folkestone, Kent, viewed from the Harbour - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Cricket at Folkestone

Cricket at Folkestone
A scene from the end of season Festival week at Folkestone at the Cheriton Road ground, with the rolling South Downs in the background

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Lower Sandgate Road, Folkestone, England

Lower Sandgate Road, Folkestone, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Continental Boat Express

Continental Boat Express
The Continental Boat Express Boat Express train on the viaduct at Folkestone, Kent, England, en route to Calais and Boulogne, France

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Channel Ferry 1882

Channel Ferry 1882
Embarking on a channel steamer at Folkestone harbour

Background imageFolkestone Collection: The Zig Zag Path, Folkestone, North Downs, Kent, England. Date: 1910s

The Zig Zag Path, Folkestone, North Downs, Kent, England. Date: 1910s

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Rose Marie, Pleasure Gardens Theatre, Folkestone, Kent

Rose Marie, Pleasure Gardens Theatre, Folkestone, Kent
Rose Marie, a musical romance of the Canadian Rockies, at the Pleasure Gardens Theatre, Folkestone, Kent, and at the Empire Theatre, Liverpool. Previously at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London

Background imageFolkestone Collection: The Leas and Bandstand, Folkestone, Kent

The Leas and Bandstand, Folkestone, Kent - postcard, unknown publisher 1930 Date: 1930

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Folkestone Victoria Pier early 1900s

Folkestone Victoria Pier early 1900s

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Victoria Pier, Folkestone

Victoria Pier, Folkestone

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Folkestone Fishmarket early 1900s

Folkestone Fishmarket early 1900s

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Folkestone Harbour Ferry to Boulogne early 1900s

Folkestone Harbour Ferry to Boulogne early 1900s

Background imageFolkestone Collection: The Boulogne Boat, Folkestone Harbour

The Boulogne Boat, Folkestone Harbour

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Folkestone Harbour

Folkestone Harbour

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Fishmarket, Folkestone

Fishmarket, Folkestone

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Folkestone Harbour early 1900s

Folkestone Harbour early 1900s

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Folkestone, High Street

Folkestone, High Street

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Folkestone Pier

Folkestone Pier

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Folkestone Harbour Victorian period

Folkestone Harbour Victorian period

Background imageFolkestone Collection: 1832 Victorian Map of Hythe

1832 Victorian Map of Hythe

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Old Pier Lighthouse, Folkestone, Victorian period

Old Pier Lighthouse, Folkestone, Victorian period. Date: late 19th century

Background imageFolkestone Collection: The Leas and Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone, Kent

The Leas and Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone, Kent - Painted by artist Frank E Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Leas Cliffs, Folkestone, Kent

Leas Cliffs, Folkestone, Kent - Painted by William Carruthers Affleck for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageFolkestone Collection: East Cliff, Folkestone, Kent

East Cliff, Folkestone, Kent - Painted by William Carruthers Affleck for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Bathing Pool from the Leas, Folkestone, Kent

Bathing Pool from the Leas, Folkestone, Kent - Painted by William Carruthers Affleck for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageFolkestone Collection: The Leas, looking west, Folkestone, Kent

The Leas, looking west, Folkestone, Kent - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone, Kent

Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone, Kent - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Zigzag Path, The Leas, Folkestone, Kent

Zigzag Path, The Leas, Folkestone, Kent - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Zigzag Path, Folkestone, Kent

Zigzag Path, Folkestone, Kent - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Zigzag Walk, Folkestone, Kent

Zigzag Walk, Folkestone, Kent - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Hotels on the Leas, Folkestone, Kent

Hotels on the Leas, Folkestone, Kent - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Folkestone Harbour, Kent

Folkestone Harbour, Kent - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Thatched cottage at Frogholt near Folkestone, Kent

Thatched cottage at Frogholt near Folkestone, Kent - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Lower Sandgate Road, Folkestone, Kent

Lower Sandgate Road, Folkestone, Kent - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Folkestone, Kent

Folkestone, Kent - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Background imageFolkestone Collection: St Mary and St Eanswythe Church, Folkestone, Kent

St Mary and St Eanswythe Church, Folkestone, Kent Date: 1924

Background imageFolkestone Collection: RMS Lusitania - bronze trench art, WW1

RMS Lusitania - bronze trench art, WW1
RMS Lusitania - extremely rare WW1 bronze trench art souvenir related to the sinking of the original Lusitania. She was sunk a mile east of Folkestone gate by German submarine U5

Background imageFolkestone Collection: The Leas, Folkestone, Kent

The Leas, Folkestone, Kent
The Leas - Folkestone's unique clifftop promenade. Designed in the mid 1800's by Decimus Burton, it includes magnificent buildings, squares and gardens. Date: 1904

Background imageFolkestone Collection: S. S. Maid of Orleans leaving Folkestone, Southern Railway

S. S. Maid of Orleans leaving Folkestone, Southern Railway
S.S. Maid of Orleans leaving Folkestone, Southern Railway by J. Nicholosn

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Mr Cinders, a Barrel of Fun, musical comedy, score by Vivian Ellis and Richard Myers

Mr Cinders, a Barrel of Fun, musical comedy, score by Vivian Ellis and Richard Myers, libretto by Clifford Grey and Greatorex Newman, presented by Macdonald & Young, Pleasure Garden Theatre

Background imageFolkestone Collection: A young couple, Ivy A. Hill and Bruce Lindemann, pose together for a romantic photograph

A young couple, Ivy A. Hill and Bruce Lindemann, pose together for a romantic photograph in a bucolic setting. With him in a cricket pullover and she in a checked dress with matching headscarf

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Aerial view of East Folkestone and harbour, Kent

Aerial view of East Folkestone and harbour, Kent. 1904

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Poster, South Eastern & Chatham Railway, ferry crossings

Poster, South Eastern & Chatham Railway, ferry crossings from Calais to Dover and from Boulogne to Folkestone. circa 1901

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Channel Tunnel attempt between Dover and Folkestone, Kent

Channel Tunnel attempt between Dover and Folkestone, Kent
Channel Tunnel digging attempt between Dover and Folkestone, Kent, with machinery and workmen. Date: 1880

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Leaflet, National Sunday League Excursions, June 1913

Leaflet, National Sunday League Excursions, June 1913 -- trips to Folkestone, Dover, Margate, Hastings, Eastbourne, Brighton, Worthing, Seaford, Bournemouth, Ipswich, Yarmouth and other destinations

Background imageFolkestone Collection: The Pier, Folkestone, Kent

The Pier, Folkestone, Kent. circa 1900

Background imageFolkestone Collection: British Aircraft Company - B. A. - Cataract Swallow 2 G-AELG

British Aircraft Company - B. A. - Cataract Swallow 2 G-AELG
British Aircraft Company (B.A.) Cataract Swallow 2 G-AELG (msn 449), at Lympne for the 1946 or 1947 (it competed in both) Folkestone Aero Trophy air races

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Arrival of the Turbine Steamer into port at Folkestone

Arrival of the Turbine Steamer into port at Folkestone, Kent, England. 1916

Background imageFolkestone Collection: BOULOGNE / FOLKESTONE BOAT

BOULOGNE / FOLKESTONE BOAT
Boulogne-sur-Mer: a crowded quayside as the Folkestone packet arrives Date: 1870s

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Heritage mail coach speeding through Folkestone

Heritage mail coach speeding through Folkestone
Four-horse team heritage mail coach speeding through Folkestone, Kent. circa 1910s

Background imageFolkestone Collection: The Brass Bottle, a farcical play by F Anstey

The Brass Bottle, a farcical play by F Anstey, at the Pleasure Gardens Theatre, Folkestone, previously at The Vaudeville Theatre, Mr Arthur Hardys Company

Background imageFolkestone Collection: The Switchback Railway, Folkestone, Kent

The Switchback Railway, Folkestone, Kent
The Switchback Railway, Folkestone, near Hythe, Kent, England. Date: 1910s

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Royal Pavilion Hotel, Folkestone

Royal Pavilion Hotel, Folkestone
The Royal Pavilion Hotel, Folkestone, Kent Date: 1890

Background imageFolkestone Collection: WW1 - British hospital ship Anglia sinks, November 17th 1915

WW1 - British hospital ship Anglia sinks, November 17th 1915
WW1 - HMHS Anglia was a British steam ship requisitioned for use as a hospital ship during the First World War. On 17th November 1915, Anglia was returning from Calais to Dover

Background imageFolkestone Collection: The Town, Hythe, Kent

The Town, Hythe, Kent
The Town, Hythe, near Folkestone, Kent, England. Date: 1908

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Folkestone, Kent

Folkestone, Kent. Molloy, Joseph 1798-1877

Background imageFolkestone Collection: The Leas Lifts, Folkestone, Kent

The Leas Lifts, Folkestone, Kent. The Folkestone cliff lift is a water balanced funicular opened in 1885. This proved so popular three further lifts were added. circa 1910s

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Folkestone Railway

Folkestone Railway
Miniature railway at Folkestone - Zig-Zag Station

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Train Charing Cross

Train Charing Cross
Boarding the Folkestone Express at Charing Cross station

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Folkestone Fishing Boat

Folkestone Fishing Boat
Folkestone (Fishing Boat) (1849). Moore, James 1819 - 1883. Date: 1849

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Folkestone, Kent

Folkestone, Kent (1849). Moore, James 1819 - 1883. Date: 1849

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Folkestone, Kent; verso, Belfast Lough

Folkestone, Kent; verso, Belfast Lough (1849). Moore, James 1819 - 1883. Date: 1849

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Group of Belgian and British soldiers at Quex Park

Group of Belgian and British soldiers at Quex Park, with three members of the VAD staff. The Belgian men are wearing civilian clothes. All the British soldiers are in army uniform

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Overland Train in Uk

Overland Train in Uk
Between Folkestone and London (or vice versa) the Indian Mails are carried by express train carrying special mail lights which assure its uninterrupted progress Date: 1844

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Overland Cross Channel

Overland Cross Channel
The mails cross the Channel from Boulogne to Folkestone - or Folkestone to Boulogne - by paddle steamer (which has a sail as well) Date: 1844

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Overland Low Water Land

Overland Low Water Land
At low water the Indian mails are landed from the steam packet by rowing boat at Folkestone. Date: 1844

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Overland, Folkestone

Overland, Folkestone
The arrival of the Indian mails is signalled at Folkestone, the Channel port linked by paddle-steamer with Boulogne Date: 1844

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Folkestone / Leas 1914

Folkestone / Leas 1914
Strollers on the Leas Date: circa 1914

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Mr Gandhi in England with a travelling spinning-wheel, 1931

Mr Gandhi in England with a travelling spinning-wheel, 1931
Mr Gandhi in England with a travelling spinning-wheel. He arrived in England to attend the Round Table Conference, on 12th September 1931, landing from a cross-channel steamer at Folkestone

Background imageFolkestone Collection: A Showmans Sweetheart by Arthur Law

A Showmans Sweetheart by Arthur Law
Inside pages of a promotional flyer for A Showmans Sweetheart by Arthur Law; music G. Byng. First produced at the Queens Theatre, Crouch End, 29th August 1898

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Odds On by Harry Dent

Odds On by Harry Dent
Promotional postcard for Odds On revue by Harry Dent. First produced at the Empire, Sheffield, 18th April and Finsbury Park Empire, 10th May 1915

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Entrance to the Harbour, Folkestone, Kent

Entrance to the Harbour, Folkestone, Kent. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Girls Friendly Society (GFS) Lodge, Folkestone

Girls Friendly Society (GFS) Lodge, Folkestone
Girls Friendly Society (GFS) Lodge, Alexandra Gardens, Folkestone. Date: circa 1908

Background imageFolkestone Collection: Girls Friendly Society (GFS) Lodge and Registry, Folkestone

Girls Friendly Society (GFS) Lodge and Registry, Folkestone
The Girls Friendly Society (GFS) Lodge and Registry at Folkestone

Background imageFolkestone Collection: View of Folkestone harbour, Kent

View of Folkestone harbour, Kent. Date: early 20th century



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