Hythe, south coast of Kent
A few hours in an old Cinque Port town
Photos and report by Mike Slocombe, July 2006
Sitting on the edge of Romney Marsh, Hythe is a small coastal market town in the District of Shepway.
One of the original Cinque Ports of England, silting over the years has removed all treace of its once-thriving port and harbour.
With its High Street featuring an attractive mix of Medieval and Georgian buildings, it's a pretty place to visit for a day out.
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Cycling into Hythe from Folkestone.
Built as a defence against a threatened French invasion during the Napoleonic wars (1804–15), the old Royal Military canal is 30 ft (10m) wide moat that passes through the middle of the town.
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Hythe High Street views.
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Several independent shops were closing on the High Street.
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Ornate Victorian public drinking fountain donated by Thomas Judge, 1886.
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Napoleonic terraced cottages on Military Road, Hythe.
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Cycling back to Folkestone!
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