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 […]
A talk by Denis Pepper. ABOUT THE TALK The seventh century was an exciting time for Britain. After two centuries of uncertainty and constant danger the country was settling into some sort of order. Christianity had been reborn and was providing a new political stability. Folkestone was particularly vibrant. It was the closest […]
A talk by Friends of Folkestone Old Cemetery. ABOUT THE TALK The Old Folkestone Cemetery in Cheriton Road was opened in 1856 and has around 15,000 graves - many with double burials. It hosts 45 Commonwealth War Graves and three Victoria Cross recipients. There is a Cross of Sacrifice and two Grade II Listed […]
A talk by Jean Hatton. ABOUT THE TALK ‘I think a place so remarkably void of objects does not suit my active mind’ ... So said Elizabeth Fry, prison reformer and one of the most famous people of her generation and of all British history, during a brief stay in Sandgate in July 1843. […]
A talk by Dr. Stephen Summerfield. ABOUT THE TALK Dr. Stephen Summerfield will continue his fascinating insight into Kent's historic role in defending the country from invasion. He will look at the rich military heritage of Folkestone and the surrounding district. This talk works as a stand-alone - you do not need to have […]
An interactive virtual walk by Tony Hill. ABOUT THE TALK Take a look at Folkestone from a different perspective in this interactive virtual tour. Feel free to shout out your answers to the fun quiz elements! Best of all, this walk around Folkestone is not weather-dependent and everyone can join in! ABOUT THE […]
A talk by Debby Jones of Gorddinan Consulting. ABOUT THE TALK Many have passed through the doors of the Masonic Centre in Folkestone's Grace Hill, but did you know […]
A guided tour by Friends of Folkestone Old Cemetery. ABOUT THE TOUR With so many Folkestone residents laid to rest in the cemetery, there are naturally many stories to be uncovered. Join us to have a stroll around the cemetery to hear some of these stories, find some well-known local names and see the […]
A talk by Nicolette Jones. ABOUT THE TALK In the second half of the nineteenth century, a remarkable campaign stirred a nation to save the lives of the hundreds […]
A talk by Emre Araci. ABOUT THE TALK Once a glittering stopover for artists, musicians and writers en route to the Continent, Folkestone holds stories half-forgotten by history but […]
A talk by Debby Jones. ABOUT THE TALK Debby Jones, historian and genealogist, is delighted to present the history of the Clifton Hotel. The owner, Kanagaratnam Rajamenon, more widely […]
A talk by Diana Darke. ABOUT THE TALK Who really built Europe's Romanesque monuments? In this talk based on her groundbreaking book of the same title, Diana Darke explores the […]