HISTORY Lt. Col. Schreiber inspecting the 8th Battalion Home Guard. From the collection of Alan Taylor Folkestone was a key port during WWI. From 1914, over 65,000 refugees headed to the town from Belgium and millions of men and women travelled between Folkestone and France from 1916-18. More than 100,000 railway engineers kept supplies and […]
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 […]
Free coffee afternoon with Leas Lift reminisce. Join our drop-in session at The Community Room on The Bayle for free refreshments between 3 - 5 pm. Share your Leas Lift memories and memorabilia, or simply have a chat and learn about their oral history project. This is the first of our regular Coffee Afternoons, which […]
A walking tour by Mark Hourahane ABOUT THE TALK We will take a walk around Folkestone, looking at its architecture to gain an appreciation of the heritage that has been retained and buildings at risk. Through pictures, we will also get a glimpse of the past and those buildings that have been lost - […]
Free coffee afternoon with Reading Literacy mini talk by Jennie Carter. There will be an informal talk at 3.30pm on the issue of reading literacy by former headteacher Jennie Carter. However, you can join our drop-in session at The Community Room on The Bayle for free refreshments at any time between 3 - 5 pm. […]
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 […]
Free coffee afternoon with Folkestone Live mini talk by Michèle Rowland. There will be an informal talk at 3.15pm on Folkestone Live by Michèle Rowland. However, you can join our drop-in session at The Community Room on The Bayle for free refreshments at any time between 3 - 5 pm and find out what's happening […]
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 […]
Free coffee afternoon with an introduction to a Legislative Theatre Project by Matthew Hahn of FPAC. There will be an informal talk at 3.15pm on the project by Matthew Hahn. However, you can join our drop-in session at The Community Room on The Bayle for free refreshments at any time between 3 - 5 pm […]