Folkestone

Folkestone is a coastal resort town in the Shepway district of Kent, England. Hovercraft and ferry services formerly connected the town to both Boulogne and Calais in France, together with the still present Channel Tunnel. Satellite towns include Capel-Le-Ferne, Cheriton, Hythe and Hawkinge

Related Topics:
Shepway - Kent - England - Boulogne - Calais - France - Channel Tunnel - Capel-Le-Ferne - Cheriton - Hythe - Hawkinge

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Folkestone was a Norman stronghold on, or near the site of a Saxon fort and became known from its connection with the priory of St. Eanswythe.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Folkestone and Hythe are represented in Parliament by Conservative Michael Howard, the former Home Secretary, and present Leader of the Conservative Party.

Related Topics:
Folkestone and Hythe - Conservative - Michael Howard - Home Secretary

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~