Howard I took a second picture along with the top one and here it is
its a closer up shot of the fountain area, now long since buried. For years though it was just a fairly neglected piece of concrete although did have some real potential. As you can see it refuses to be forgotten as its shape emerges every so often from beneath the soil. Filling it in therefore hasnt been entirely successful from an aesthetic point of view, but with the DDC unprepared to spend on it previously, to keep it up to speed, the only thing to do was the erase it completely. It was the cheapest solution, not altogether successful as you can see...it still lingers.
Ian I think the Dover seafront is unique. It doesnt have the pizzazz or razzmatazz of other seafront towns as not a lot happens. Its an altogether quieter place than most seafront towns like say Brighton for example, with a whole lot less happening. But whether thats good or bad depends very much on ones own point of view. In other words its both good and bad all at the same time.
Before 'Millers' came here it was a deathly quiet seafront. That establishment has certainly brought a bit of much needed life to the place while still not spoiling anything...not so far anyway.