Folkestone Harbour Station: From Bustling Terminus to Historic Landmark
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- Опубліковано 11 січ 2025
- Folkestone Harbour Station, once a bustling terminus for cross-channel travelers, now stands as a silent witness to a bygone era. Opened in 1850 by the South Eastern Railway Company, it played a pivotal role in connecting London to Paris via the world's first international rail-sea-rail service. Passengers would journey from London, descend the steep branch line to the harbour, and board ferries to France, making it a key hub for continental travel.
The station's unique design featured a tightly curved platform around the quayside, allowing trains to pull up directly alongside waiting ferries. This seamless integration of rail and sea transport was innovative for its time. However, with the advent of larger steamers and changing travel patterns, the station's prominence began to wane. By 2009, regular services ceased, and the station fell into disuse.
In recent years, efforts have been made to preserve and repurpose this historic site. In 2018, the station was reopened as part of a landscaped walking route, connecting the Harbour Arm, Boardwalk, and Viaduct. This transformation has breathed new life into the area, allowing visitors to walk along the old platforms and imagine the bustling scenes of the past.
The restoration of Folkestone Harbour Station has not gone unnoticed. In 2023, it received a National Railways Heritage Award, recognizing the efforts to preserve its historical significance while adapting it for contemporary use.
Today, Folkestone Harbour Station stands as a testament to the rich history of British rail travel and the enduring spirit of preservation. Its transformation from a forgotten station to a cherished landmark serves as an inspiration for heritage conservation efforts nationwide.
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went there on a railtour ... was meant to be the last ... it was the 2nd to last it was so popular ! .. awsome !!
Oh how we have declined as a nation, from a busy bustling port to a backwater in a couple of decades
A missed opportunity for a tourist light railway perhaps?
Lots of missed opportunities in distopian Britain over the past 25 years
I remember getting off at this station in the early 70's, the Seacat to France was 1 minute walk from the station exit
Hovercraft never operated from Folkestone, that would have been the SeaCat (as shown in the video).
@@AtheistOrphan You are indeed correct, my friend I was travelling with has confirmed. Thanks
@@norman7527 - I used both the Dover - Calais hovercraft and the Folkestone - Boulogne SeaCat quite a lot in the 90s. Incidentally the Folkestone SeaCat service only ran from 1993 - 2000, then they were transferred to Dover. (For more details see Wikipedia). Prior to that (and afterwards as well) the Folkestone service was operated by conventional ferries.
At least it wasn't demolished
Did the Hovercraft trip and then the Pullman trip via Leeds Castle.
Hovercraft never operated from Folkestone, that would have been the SeaCat (as shown in the video).
Of course there is the Channel Tunnel nearby, a great Anglo-French project, conveying millions every year.
If there is anything by way of decline, it concerns, the subsequent withdrawal by way of ownerships, thus the ability to. represent our Nation when needed.
By way of example, HMG was quite happy it seemed to have left Eurostar die during and after the pandemic.
Is this a re-upload?
Greater video brother thank you for sharing. Unfortunately, my eyes aint so good and I could not read any of the writing. Could you please do audio commentary? Thank you.I'm having my son type this out for me
Yes I will do one over the next few months.