Old Folkestone photos wanted for exhibition

Folkestone high street is one of the featured locations

Residents of Folkestone have been asked to dig out their favourite photos of the port town.

Folkestone and Hythe District Council wants residents, visitors and businesses in the Kent town to share their snaps for an exhibition titled Folkestone: Past, Present and Future.

It said it was particularly interested in pictures of Sandgate Road, Guildhall Street, Rendezvous Street and Bouverie Square and images that may be "stuck" on old rolls of 35mm film.

"I’m sure many people have got some fabulous photos tucked away or on their walls," said Rich Holgate, the authority's district economy lead.

The images may be of "former buildings or gatherings in times gone past", he added.

People with images of Folkestone on old analogue film can bring it to Nik & Trick photography shop in The Old High Street on 19 or 21 September for free digitalisation.

Winning photos will be exhibited in the town in October.