Folkestone beach huts (#0330)

Remaining units of the classic beach huts that once lined the beach at Folkestone. Per the Wikipedia article, their history probably dates back to the puritanical Victorian era, though they were also found in other less conservative parts of Europe as convenient locations for changing, storing supplies, and even as small kitchens for picnic preparation. It seems their widest use was in parts of the British Empire; I’ve never seen similar facilities on U.S. beaches and don’t recall seeing them at the few Canadian beaches I’ve visited.

Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beach_hut

(Part of a documentation of 2018 exploration/reflection on Brexit and populist movements in Europe, keyword Europe2018)