So it was with some concern that I read over on Dory Man that there are plans to re-develop it, and in particular change the focus from a working quay to a more tourist friendly site.
I think this would miss the point: the reason why Faversham has character is that it has authenticity. It really is a working yard, and those really are Thames barges that do need work done on them.
Authenticity is not something that can be magicked up by adding a cappuccino bar. If I want to see the Eiffel Tower I would go to Paris. If I want to see the pyramids I would go to Egypt. In neither case would I head off to Las Vegas - even though the latter has copies of both and more Starbucks - because in an increasingly homogenised world what we want to see are originals, for they are the real thing.
If you agree then there is something you can do: add your name to the petition, which can be found here.
People power really can work - just ask the Egyptions.
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JP, that looks like a site with enormous potential.
Just look at all of that empty space between the buildings!
If the locals are having trouble maxing out the taxbase, you should have let me know. California is swarming with developers who would be more than happy to help.
Just look at what a fine job they've done here.
Stand by for an important email from Buff, O'Docker. He's looking for investors in his Faversham Heights mega tower block complex - and you could be part of it!!
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