New sheave wheel returns to the heart of Leas Lift
A key piece of the engineering that will power Folkestone’s historic Leas Lift has returned to the site.
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Back on track as Leas Lift carriages return home
Folkestone's Leas Lift has reached a major milestone in its restoration, with its two historic carriages returning to the site and being lifted back onto the track.
Leas Lift Heroes: Oluwaseun Ake
As Oluwaseun Ake reaches the end of his time with the Leas Lift, we caught up with him to reflect on his placement.
Work Begins on Leas Lift Extension
Work has begun on the new hospitality space at the Folkestone Leas Lift, the latest step in the restoration and build project.
Leas Lift Heroes: Brian Hart
Born in 1949 in Cheriton, Brian Hart’s connection to Folkestone, and particularly its cliff lifts, stretches back to a childhood shaped by the town’s coastline, character and quiet engineering marvels. “Folkestone gave me...
Leas Lift Heroes: Kate Anderson
As restoration continues on Folkestone’s historic Leas Lift, the stories that surround it are being carefully preserved alongside the physical structure. Among those helping to capture these memories is Kate Anderson, an animator, illustrator and...
