Hythe
Hythe is a modest seaside market town on the edge of Romney Marsh, in the District of Shepway on the south coast of Kent in England. Hythe can be found on the northern terminus of the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway, which runs parallel to the coast. Opening in 1927, the trains run on a gauge measuring 380 millimetres and the track is approximately 14 miles long. In accordance with the 2011 Census, Hythe has a permanent resident population of around 14516. The town's name refers to the Old English term meaning 'Haven' or 'Landing Place'. Located in the town is a wide range of medieval and Georgian era structures, not to forget the Saxon and Norman age church on the hill and a Victorian seafront boardwalk. Hythe was a settlement that was protected by 2 castles at one point in its past history, relating to Saltwood Castle and Lympne Castle. As a key Clinique Port, Hythe used to have a dynamic harbour, which has disappeared altogether over the past 300 years because of silting. The Town Hall, formerly a Guildhall, was erected in 1794, with its fireplace being designed by the Adam Brothers. Around the current Farmers' Market that is run in the town every second and 4th Saturday of the month, Hythe's medieval market used to happen in Market Square, which is now known as Red Lion Square. There are various social and sporting activities available to residents through gardening, horse riding, bowling, tennis, cricket, football, squash and sailing clubs. For all your home upgrades, make certain to make use of reputable experts in Hythe to make certain of quality.
