Hythe, Kent

The small seaside resort and town of Hythe, in the District of Shepway, (derived from ship-way) is one of the five original Cinque Ports on the south coast of Kent, in England. Although it is beside a broad bay on the English Channel, four miles to the west of Folkestone, silting of the coast has removed any sign of its port and harbour.

Notable people of Hythe

Francis Pettitt-Smith, the inventor of the marine screw propeller, born and raised in Hythe.

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The Rt Hon Michael Howard MP QC Leader of Her Majesty's Opposition (Nov 2003-) Leader of the Conservative Party (Nov 2003-) Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe.

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Noel Redding (1945-2003), bassist with the Jimi Hendrix Experience, was raised on Romney Marsh and gave his first public performance at Hythe Youth Club.

Related Topics:
Noel Redding - Jimi Hendrix Experience

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