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
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!
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.
Rowlands rock shop at the top of the narrow street was a place of fascination for me as a down-from-London child in the 1960s, as was the boating pool and beach-side cafes. All long gone and erased, alas.
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
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.
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.
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.
@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.
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....
It’s a town, not a city. Homes ARE being built on the seafront and it is going to utterly ruin the view of the sea & one of the best places Folkestone has.
@@dudessjoddie Because the theme park was not an eyesore and the ugly towers shadowing the harbour? I really do not see it. I remember Folkestone in the 80s as a teen, the waterfront was decrepit, absolutely dire. If anything can reinvigorate the place it should be welcomed.
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.
You're quite right. Some very fine and grand Victorian and Edwardian houses and hotels were demolished from the late 1960s onwards and replaced by architectural monsters. The replacement of the Royal Pavilion Hotel by the horrendous Grand Burstin is a planning crime in itself. How planners also allowed the destruction of prime character properties along the Leas front is highly dubious too. I can only imagine that large brown developer envelopes that would make even Harry Redknapp blush, oiled the way. Such places would now be Grade II listed, and those left, should be.
I moved to Folkestone 2 years ago. Delighted I did.
I still think Folkestone sea front was better back then!
Kids now a days don't have that theme park 😩
Except the many, many injuries & deaths of children at the rotunda.
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!
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
Are there any decent pubs or bars in Folkestone?
Folkestone is a great place to live and work. I love Folkestone :) Really interesting video...
Are you sure you're on about folkestone?
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.
used to go on holiday here in the 80s this brings back memories
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.
Rowlands rock shop at the top of the narrow street was a place of fascination for me as a down-from-London child in the 1960s, as was the boating pool and beach-side cafes. All long gone and erased, alas.
A quirky film about the Folkestone rock shop from the 1970s - ruclips.net/video/hTnQican6w0/видео.html
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
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.
Fantastic place I'm missing the old days
I grew up in Folkestone and to say I'm glad I got out is an understatement.
Folkestone’s Leas lift isn’t the only remaining water break-system lift... There’s one in Hastings.
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.
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...
Where can I find the full version old footage?
10 years later, here's the link to the full 1969 video, narrated by Michael Aspel - ruclips.net/video/M2qfYHhMIB4/видео.html
@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.
There’s no more crime in Folkestone than anywhere else. Still a beautiful place.
What's the job situation like now?
folkestone
Cor blimey, that brought back memories. I remember the big pool there. Used to be able to hire pedlos.
Good Days
Born and bread there, its a dive now
Lmao 4:13
Nobhead...you dont ever want to meet me face to face boy, i will do life for ya
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....
It’s a town, not a city. Homes ARE being built on the seafront and it is going to utterly ruin the view of the sea & one of the best places Folkestone has.
@@dudessjoddie Because the theme park was not an eyesore and the ugly towers shadowing the harbour? I really do not see it. I remember Folkestone in the 80s as a teen, the waterfront was decrepit, absolutely dire. If anything can reinvigorate the place it should be welcomed.
yea your never on tho
Watching December 2018. Sea front not change. Just get on with it.
i was nearly killed there lol
What how?
Here is the original 1969 film - ruclips.net/video/M2qfYHhMIB4/видео.html
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.
@TheWolfmoon21 Up north isnt that amazing
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.
You're quite right. Some very fine and grand Victorian and Edwardian houses and hotels were demolished from the late 1960s onwards and replaced by architectural monsters. The replacement of the Royal Pavilion Hotel by the horrendous Grand Burstin is a planning crime in itself. How planners also allowed the destruction of prime character properties along the Leas front is highly dubious too. I can only imagine that large brown developer envelopes that would make even Harry Redknapp blush, oiled the way. Such places would now be Grade II listed, and those left, should be.
@@VickersDoorter , haha, money talks! I know it can't sing & dance, but it gets you what you want!
How many councils are like this throughout the UK?
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