The Rebuilding of Folkestone Harbour Pier
A talk by Tony Hill.
ABOUT THE TALK
As a popular Victorian port for travel to the Continent, Folkestone harbour needed to adapt to accommodate modern cross-channel ships. The harbour pier was extended between 1897 and 1905. This talk looks at the work through rare period photographs.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Tony Hill is a local historian and sits on the committees of the New Folkestone Society and Folkestone & 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 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
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