A Folkstone Mini Travelogue

[jazzy_dave]

I took a load of pics with the Panasonc Lumix camera whilst i was in Folkstone For brevity i have put them all under the cut.



The area known as Cheriton. Four charity shops on just one side of the road.



The Guildhall pub where i had a pint OF Harvey's Sussex Ale.


Another pretty pub but at the time wasn't open.


Now what time was it? Plenty of time for another beer somewhere.


I walked through the church back into the shopping area via the Guildhall and The British Lion pubs, and ended up at another Wetherspoons, The Samuel Peto.




I did have a pint of beer at this pub, The Pullman, before the Samuel Peto. It was a Gadds Festival ale.



And finally, the Samuel Peto. This is such an impressive looking pub that it deserves its own post which will follow.



No wonder i got distracted.

Comments

[swordznsorcery.livejournal.com]

That is impressive! I wonder what it was before it was a pub. Looks Georgian. Possibly a town house.

[kabuldur.livejournal.com]

You live in a beautiful place with plenty of history. I like the look of the British Lion a lot. Very interesting Guild Hall pub. I guess it was originally a guildhall. How very cool that it has been preserved! And beer o'clock on a castle wall, lol :) Here, the other day, my tummy was telling me that it was lunch time but the clock said only 10 o'clock. Then I realised that the clock had stopped! The Samuel Peto Freehouse looks very Roman from the outside. Do you know the origin of the name Peto? It sounds Italian to me.

[a-phoenixdragon.livejournal.com]

I love these pics!!

*HUGS*

[coming42.livejournal.com]

I see that lass called Hattie is outside the Pullman ;)

[postingwhore.livejournal.com]

What was the flag in front of the Samuel Peto?

[thespian15.livejournal.com]

Such lovely looking streets. :)
Did the Samuel Peto use to be a bank or some such establishment?
Hugs, Jon

[maiac.livejournal.com]

I've visited Folkestone, years ago. I remember it as a charming town, with beautiful views of the Channel. I hope it's as prosperous as it looks in your photos.

The Samuel Peto has the most impressive façade I've ever seen for a pub.