Have 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.
A talk by the Leas Lift team. ABOUT THE TALK The team behind the restoration of the Leas Lift will talk about its future and how the lift will […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]