A familiar sight is back in place in Folkestone today as work continues on the pier project.

The Folkestone sign is back in place along the outer harbour arm after its own restoration.

Workmen were back at the site yesterday to fix the commission back in its home.

Part of the first Triennial in 2008, the sign which was designed by artist Patrick Tuttofuoco, had been taken down while work on the pier went ahead.

It is being converted and renovated in a multi-million pound project to create a pleasure pier with shops, restaurants, bars and cafes whilst also providing a walkway along the top.

Work to refurbish and recreate the historic Mole Cafe, run by the Jeffrey sisters in the First World War, where thousands of soldiers had a final cup of tea before boarding trains to Boulogne and the Western Front.

The harbour arm was where millions of soldiers and nurses left for France during the conflict.

Folkestone Harbour Company, which owns the land and is carrying out the work, says it will reflect the history in the work.

It is one of the first steps in the seafront redevelopment project.

Peter Bettley, from Folkestone Harbour Company, said: "Work on harbour arm continues apace.

"The Patrick Tuttofuoco sign, a commission for the 2008 Triennial and now part of Folkestone Artworks, was re-installed, following its own careful refurbishment."