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The Battle of Britain and The Memorial

31 October @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
£5
A poster for the New Folkestone Society's talk on the Battle of Britain and the Battle of Britain Memorial at Capel-le-Ferne. The poster is in the Society's brand colours - white and yellow text on a dark blue background. It features an image of a Hurricane taking off at RAF Hawkinge.

A talk by Richard Smith-Morgan.

 

ABOUT THE TALK

In early 1940, Britain’s fate hung by a thread, invasion never more close.  Against all odds, the RAF pulled off an impossible victory.
Join us to find out how.

 

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Richard Smith–Morgan, recently retired, is a Magistrate in London and an amateur historian.

 

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 right.  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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Details

  • Date: 31 October
  • Time:
    2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Cost: £5
  • Event Categories: ,

Organiser

  • New Folkestone Society

Venue

  • The Cornerstone Centre
  • 60 Castle Hill Avenue
    Folkestone, Kent CT20 2QR United Kingdom     + Google Map