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Folkestone’s Victoria Pier
28 September @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
£5
A talk by Martin Easdown and Tony Hill.
ABOUT THE TALK
The Victoria Pier served Folkestone’s residents and visitors for over 50 years. In its lifetime, it served many varied functions. Come and learn its fascinating history!
You will also learn the remarkable story of how the pier’s very heavy foundation stone was discovered 10 miles away from Folkestone decades after the pier was dismanted, how it came to be there and about the efforts by Go Folkestone to put it back in its rightful place, on display close to its original location.
Doors open at 2pm for a 2.30pm start. Refreshments will be served.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Martin Easdown is one of the country’s top pier historians and has been the National Piers Society’s archivist for 30 years. He is also a local historian with a particular interest in Hythe, the Royal Victoria Hospital and – of course – local piers! He has written numerous pier history books and several local history books, usually with his partner, Linda Sage.
Tony Hill is a local historian and committee member of the New Folkestone Society, Go Folkestone and the Folkestone and District Local History Society. In his spare time(!) he is a keen model railway enthusiast and modelmaker, and has written books and given lectures across the country on the topic of model railway construction.
ABOUT THE VENUE
The Back Hall is located within the Cornerstone Centre, formerly the United Reformed Church, next to Folkestone Central station. It is located on Castle Hill Avenue, near the junction with Cheriton Road. From the main entrance to the church, walk towards Kingsnorth Gardens and take the path behind the church, just before Bus Stop C.
The hall is on the ground floor with no stairs and has a disabled toilet. There is a slight step into the entrance and a couple of 90 degree turns to enter. If you have any accessibility needs, please Contact Us so we can make arrangements for you, including on-site parking.
TRAVEL TO THE VENUE
By Bus:
The venue is close to the Folkestone Central stops.
Stop A serves buses heading towards Folkestone town centre from Canterbury (16/17), Cheriton (71/71A), Creteway Down / Dover Road (76) and Hawkinge (73).
Stop B serves buses departing from Folkestone Bus Station towards Broadmead (74), Canterbury (16/17), Cheriton (71/71A), Creteway Down / Dover Road (76), Dover via Temple Ewell (91A) and Hawkinge (73).
For timetables, to book tickets and to check for any journey delays or cancellations, visit the Stagecoach website or download the app.
By Car:
There is a controlled parking zone around the Cornerstone Centre. Parking can be found on Shorncliffe Road or the dual carriageway part of Castle Hill Avenue. Alternatively, you can pre-book a space at Folkestone Central station via the APCOA website or app.
By Train:
Take the train to Folkestone Central station (one stop on from Folkestone West coming from London/Ashford). When exiting the station, turn right, follow the road to the end, then walk under the bridge on your left. The Cornerstone Centre is the church in front of you.
For timetables, to book tickets and to check for any journey delays or cancellations, visit the Southeastern website.
BOOKING TICKETS
Tickets will be available on the door subject to availability – cash or card accepted.
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