Folkestone

American

[fohk-stuhn] / ˈfoʊk stən /

noun

a seaport in E Kent, in SE England, on the Strait of Dover.

Folkestone British

/ ˈfəʊkstən /

noun

a port and resort in SE England, in E Kent. Pop: 45 273 (2001)

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As with every home game, the Salisbury FC players and coaching staff went to embrace the fans in the Andrews Terrace at The Ray Mac Stadium after Saturday's 2-0 win against Folkestone Invicta.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

Folkestone and Hythe District Council has set up a welfare centre at the Three Hills Sports Park and nearby residents have been advised to avoid the area of the fire and close windows and doors.

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026

Tatajana Phillips, from Folkestone in Kent, told the BBC she has not been able to contact her sister who was near the Nepal-Tibet border when devastating flash flooding hit.

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

Bennett, who lives in Folkestone, said the 12-minute phone call was their first official conversation since the couple ended their hunger strikes.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

Harvey was born in Folkestone, Kent, on 1 April 1578.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin

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