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BOULOGNE / FOLKESTONE BOAT
Boulogne-sur-Mer: a crowded quayside as the Folkestone packet arrives Date: 1870s
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Activity Arrives Boulogne Busy Crowded Disembark Folkestone Packet Quayside
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This evocative photograph captures the bustling scene on the quayside of Boulogne-sur-Mer, France, as the Folkestone packet boat arrives in the late 1870s. The packet boat, a regular means of travel and holiday transportation between England and France during this era, is seen here docking amidst a flurry of activity. The crowded quayside is filled with people and animals, all eager to disembark or board the boat. Families and their luggage are seen making their way down the gangplank, while others wait patiently on the dock, ready to welcome loved ones home or begin their journey across the English Channel. The hustle and bustle of the scene is palpable, with porters carrying heavy trunks and carts laden with goods being unloaded from the boat. Sailors and dockworkers scurry about, tying up ropes and securing the vessel to the dock. The water itself is calm and clear, reflecting the vibrant colors of the boats and the buildings along the shoreline. In the background, the towering cliffs of Folkestone, England, can be seen, a reminder of the journey that lies just across the water. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when travel between England and France was an adventure, and the crossing of the English Channel was an exciting and bustling experience.
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