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

People connected with Folkestone

William Harvey, discover of circulation of the blood, was born here in 1578. George Grossmith (1847-1912), collaborator with Gilbert and Sullivan on many of their operettas, died here. HG Wells (1866-1910) lived at Sandgate to the west of the town, and brought many famous authors of the day to the town. Charles Dickens lived at Albion Villas in the 1850's while writing Little Dorritt, and had previously been a visitor to the town. Wilkie Collins stayed with Dickens during this time, according to wilkie-collins.info. Other people who have connections with Folkestone are David Tomlinson, the actor famous for appearing in several Disney films (Bedknobs and Broomsticks, Mary Poppins) and Michael Bentine, one-time Goon.

Related Topics:
William Harvey - George Grossmith - Gilbert and Sullivan - HG Wells - Sandgate - Charles Dickens - Little Dorritt - Wilkie Collins - David Tomlinson - Disney - Bedknobs and Broomsticks - Mary Poppins - Michael Bentine - Goon

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