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Touring Sandgate in United Kingdom
Sandgate in the region of England is located in United Kingdom - some 63 mi or ( 101 km ) South-East of London , the country's capital city .
Time in Sandgate is now 04:21 PM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/London " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Wootton, Westenhanger, Temple Ewell, Stanford, and Shepherdswell. Being here already, consider visiting Wootton . We collected some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Check out our recommendations for Sandgate ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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DISCOVER FOLKESTONE
www.colinjon.co.uk Welcome to Folkestone, Hythe and Romney Marsh. www.discoverfolkestone.co.uk Please make note On June 2nd 2012 there will be a FREE Jubilee Airshow to mark the official weekend celeb ..
DISCOVER FOLKESTONE ACTIVITIES
www.discoverfolkestone.co.uk A new look for Folkestone in 2012 with additional attractions and activities resulting from investment in the harbour. On June 2nd 2012 there will be a FREE Jubilee Airsho ..
Olympic Torch at Sandgate, Kent
20 minutes of Olympic pandemonium came to Sandgate, Folkestone, as the Torch passed through on the main A259 on its way to an overnight stay at Dover. The village turned out in force to cheer it on it ..
Eurotunnel: Folkestone-Calais
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Interesting facts about this location
Sandgate Castle
Sandgate Castle is a coastal castle at Sandgate near Folkestone in Kent. It was originally built as an artillery castle in 1539-1540 by Henry VIII of England as part of his chain of coastal defences in response to the threat of invasion. As these forts were devised by Henry VIII, they are known as Device Forts. It was built to defend a vulnerable stretch of coastline and due to its proximity to the French coast the site has been constantly defended and refortified.
Located at 51.07 1.15 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Spade House
Spade House was the home of the science fiction writer H. G. Wells from 1901 to 1909. It is a large mansion overlooking Sandgate, near Folkestone in southeast England.
Located at 51.07 1.15 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Sandgate Primary School
Sandgate Primary School is located between the Folkestone School for Girls and Eversley College in Sandgate, Kent. The old school building is located in the village on Sandgate Road and as of March 2011 is up for sale. The modern building lies on Coolinge Lane and has extensive recreational grounds. In 2007 they received an Outstanding report with SATs scores above average in KS1 & KS2 OFSTED report
Located at 51.08 1.15 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Shorncliffe Redoubt
Shorncliffe Redoubt is a British Napoleonic earthwork fort of great historic importance, as it is the birthplace of modern light infantry tactics. The site is approximately 300 feet by 300 feet and is situated on the Kentish Coast in Sandgate, Kent at grid reference TR1936535298.
Located at 51.08 1.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Folkestone West railway station
Folkestone West railway station is one of two open railway stations in Folkestone in Kent, England. The station is operated by Southeastern. The ticket office, in a room on the extensive 'up' side buildings on the London-bound platform, is manned only during part of the day; at other times a PERTIS 'permit to travel' machine, located outside the ticket office, suffices. The substantial 'down side' platform building is occupied as offices by Network Rail.
Located at 51.08 1.15 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
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