Folkestone, Sandgate Road c.1965
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Memories of Folkestone, Sandgate Road c1965

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On the extreme right, you can just make out the showrooms of the Folkestone Motor Co., main Austin dealers. This became Henlys, and I worked there for a few years from around 1968 to 1977. Across the road was a nice tearooms - think it was called the Frogmore, and a smart Italian restaurant, called the Portofino. Next door to the car showrooms was a smashing bakery, and every morning, when the bread ...see more