Articles by Louise Burgess

Louise is a writer who lives in Folkestone and was inspired to write a story about the iconic Leas Lift that has sadly been closed since 2017. Louise has many memories of riding on the lift and she hopes her story will bring it ‘back to life’ for the listener.
  • Funicular by Louise Burgess

    Funicular by Louise Burgess

    We sat right by the window, our faces less than a yard from the track, staring up at the carriage above and listening to the water gushing into the tank beneath. Once it was full,…

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