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The Cornerstone Centre 60 Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, Kent, United Kingdom
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How Do We Feel About Where We Live?
FeaturedThe Cornerstone Centre 60 Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, Kent, United KingdomWe are holding a FREE community discussion - How Do We Feel About Where We Live? This takes place at the Back Hall of the Cornerstone Centre (former United Reformed […]
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The Marine Heritage of the Dover Sector in the First and Second World War
FeaturedThe Cornerstone Centre 60 Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, Kent, United KingdomJoin us to learn the story of our marine heritage and the wrecks in the English Channel. Dr. Antony Firth, MCIfA is an archaeologist with a wider range of interests […]
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TALK: Civic Day – History of Grace Hill Library – Kathmandu Cafe
FeaturedOn Saturday, 17th June we are offering a FREE event in the afternoon, at the Kathmandu café, West Terrace, Folkestone (near the War Memorial). The presentation will be on ‘The […]
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Talk: Stealing from the Saracens
FeaturedThe Cornerstone Centre 60 Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, Kent, United KingdomThis fully illustrated talk will highlight the Arab and Islamic influences in some of Europe's most recognisable landmarks, from Notre-Dame and St Paul's Cathedral to the Houses of Parliament. Ideas […]
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A Folkestone House Through Time
FeaturedThe Cornerstone Centre 60 Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, Kent, United KingdomLocal genealogist, house historian and historical super sleuth Debby Jones of Gorddinan Consulting is presenting a talk entitled A House through Time, which is based on a property in Broadfield […]
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TALK: AN AFTERNOON WITH THE LEECH OF FOLKESTONE 25/11
FeaturedThe Cornerstone Centre 60 Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, Kent, United KingdomA talk & scene from the play by FPAC Many of you will have heard of the Ingoldsby Legends, published under the pen name Thomas Ingoldsby of Tappington Hall. “The […]
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Defence of Kent during the Napoleonic Wars
FeaturedThe Cornerstone Centre 60 Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, Kent, United KingdomDr Stephen Summerfield is a leading authority on military history, having written many books on the subject. He works closely with the Shorncliffe Trust, giving lectures and tours. He will […]
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Heritage and Architecture: A Personal View
FeaturedThe Cornerstone Centre 60 Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, Kent, United KingdomA talk by Richard Holme M Phil BA FCA CTA. ABOUT THE TALK This talk has been created especially for the New Folkestone Society. Richard will give a personal […]
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A History of Freemasonry in Folkestone
FeaturedMasonic Centre Grace Hill, Folkestone, Kent, United KingdomA talk by Tony Hill, followed by a guided tour of the Masonic Hall ABOUT THE TALK This talk will look at over 300 years of Freemasonry in Folkestone […]
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Folkestone’s Long-Lost Georgian Theatre
FeaturedThe Cornerstone Centre 60 Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, Kent, United KingdomJean Baker tells the remarkable story of Sarah Baker (no relation!) and her involvement with 'The New Theatre' on The Bayle and other theatres across Kent.
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A Folkestone Shop Through Time
FeaturedThe Cornerstone Centre 60 Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, Kent, United KingdomHave you ever looked at an old shop sign on a house and wondered about the people who ran the shop or lived above it? This property, in Royal Military Avenue, has had a particularly varied past.
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