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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]