We 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 […]
Join us to learn the story of Folkestone's favourite department store. Vince Williams has written a number of local history books, and is one of the Folkestone & District Local […]
Join 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 […]
Our AGM will be held on 20 May 2023 at the Cornerstone Centre. Doors open at 1.30pm for a 2pm start. Following the AGM will be a talk, The Grand […]
On 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 […]
Visit to Stelling Minnis Windmill and Museum for NFS members and friends - Saturday 29 July 2023, 2-5pm. Suggested donation £5. Cream teas £4. CASH ONLY. RSVP.
Consultation Deadline: 1 August 2023 Drop In Events From 1.30pm to 4.30pm - Folkestone Indoor Bowls Club, Cheriton Rd, CT19 5JU 11 July 2023 From 6pm to 8pm - Folkestone […]
This 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 […]
Local 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 […]
A 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 […]
Dr 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 […]
A 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 […]