Zig Zag Path by fbailey

Zig Zag Path

"The Upper Leas gardens at the top of the cliffs at Folkestone, and the Lower Leas gardens along the foot of the cliffs, were created by Lord Radnor in the late 19th century in order to attract Victorian holidaymakers to the town. He also built a water-balance lift in 1885 to transport promenaders nearly 50m from top to bottom – and vice versa. This did not cater for people in bath chairs, however, so the Folkestone Council decided to construct a new path – known as the Zigzag Path – up (or down) the face of the cliff.

Following the successful construction of Pulhamite features in Ramsgate and other seaside towns over the previous few years, the contract was awarded to James Pulham and Son ... Work began in June 1920, and it opened in June 1921.

The path is in five sections, and covers a substantial vertical area of about 75 metres across and 50 metres high. It incorporates steps, seats, plant pockets, low walls, and with tunnels, arches and caves at each turn. It is still in remarkably good condition, although some of the Pulhamite facing to the top sections of the path have by now been badly affected by the erosion of the sea air. Look carefully, and one can even find one or two ‘Pulham faces’ inscribed into the facing of the ‘rocks’."
What a great space!
July 1st, 2019  
Very interesting spot!
July 2nd, 2019  
nice natural archway
July 2nd, 2019  
Very nice to see that its survived and is still in rather respectable shape. I see at least one of the faces.
July 2nd, 2019  
Wonderful capture
July 2nd, 2019  
Nice composition
July 2nd, 2019  
Such interesting information and lovely shot.
July 2nd, 2019  
This looks like a good walkway too- it has a nice cool feeling of a cave- very nice!
July 2nd, 2019  
Very cool frame, lovely composition
July 2nd, 2019  
Great photo and Interesting story fav:)
July 2nd, 2019  
It's like you're taking me to a secret place. Nicely captured.
July 2nd, 2019  
All very interesting and historical FB, thanks for sharing.
July 2nd, 2019  
very nice - I'd like to go under that arch and follow around the corner :)
July 2nd, 2019  
What an excellent walk - and great info! Your image is very inviting!
July 2nd, 2019  
What we have done without the Victorians?
July 2nd, 2019  
Super capture and info ! Great light and textures ! fav
July 2nd, 2019  
Nice to know the history here - along with the geography!
July 2nd, 2019  
great scenery and lovely details - I too could see some of the faces
July 2nd, 2019  
Very cool geography with all those tunnels and arches! Love the faces!
Your shot is wonderful with perfect exposure and focus.
July 2nd, 2019  
Lovely path through the rocks.
July 2nd, 2019  
Beautiful landscape shot
July 2nd, 2019  
Lovely path and interesting information!
July 2nd, 2019  
Nice!
July 2nd, 2019  
Interesting story!
July 2nd, 2019  
Great light and textures. Very interesting story.
July 3rd, 2019  
Lovely image and great info.
July 6th, 2019  
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