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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 that 120 years ago it played host to a girls' school? Debby Jones will be telling the story of the early years of the Folkestone […]
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 richly alive in memory. In this illustrated talk, Dr Emre Aracı—music historian, composer, and long-time resident of the town—guides us through the elegant remnants of […]
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 known as Menon, commissioned the research and publication of the book which takes us from the hotel’s foundation stones through to its position as one […]
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 evidence embedded in medieval monasteries, churches and castles, from Mont Saint-Michel and the Leaning Tower of Pisa to Durham Cathedral and the Basilica of Santiago […]
A talk by Jean Hatton. ABOUT THE TALK Most people know that Quakers are committed to non-violence, that they refuse to swear oaths, and that they played a huge part in Britain’s campaign to end the Atlantic slave trade. But, where did the Quakers come from? What were their origins? And who was George […]
A talk by Hilary Tolputt, following the 51st AGM. ABOUT THE AGM The AGM is free to paid-up members, who may vote. Members of the public who have paid the entry fee may attend the AGM, but cannot vote. Society members must pay the entry fee for the talk. Doors open at 2pm for […]