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The Leas Lift is a grade II* listed funicular railway in Folkestone, Kent. Built in 1885, it is one of the oldest water lifts in the UK.
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Aug 17, 2024
No sign yet of any restoration starting. If this can be restored to the same high standard as the old harbour railway it will be a real asset for town.Full review by railway_chap
Jun 18, 2023
At this time the Folkestone Lees Funicular railway is closed. It is in a sorry state. Money is being raised for it to be restored and this is due to be completed by 2025. The cafe at the lower statio…Full review by MartinD841
Aug 2, 2021
Why is that local council cannot see the attraction to this great piece of engineering and local history. Fingers crossed that they will realise what an asset the old lift is. Maybe encourage the d…Full review by Richardrcck
As a result of being a rare and remarkable survival of our heritage, Leas Lift was placed on Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register in 2019. The Lift...
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