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 Church), home of South Kent Community Church. This is the Church next to Folkestone Central and the back hall entrance is opposite the corner entrance […]
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 History Society's most popular speakers. Vince has recently published a book of the same title, which will be available to purchase at the talk priced […]
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 in marine heritage. In recent years he has been examining the history of the east coast in the First and Second World Wars, including the […]
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 Revisited, by Emre Araci, detailing the history of one of Folkestone's most famous former hotels. The AGM and talk are free entry for members only. […]
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 History of Grace Hill Library’ and will be given by Debby Jones, Gorddinan Consulting. “The Folkestone Free Library started life on the Bayle at 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 Indoor Bowls Club, Cheriton Rd, CT19 5JU 12 July 2023 Full Details: https://letstalk.kent.gov.uk/cheriton-to-folkestone-proposed-cycling-and-walking-improvements
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 and styles from vibrant centres like Damascus, Baghdad and Cairo will be traced, brought in by Medieval Crusaders, pilgrims and merchants. About the Speaker Diana […]
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 Road. Built in the early years of the twentieth century it and its occupants have shared in much of the history of our town and […]
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 World, according to the best geographers, is divided into Europe, Asia, Africa, America and Romney Marsh” is a quote from one of the stories - […]
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 give a fascinating insight into Kent's historic role in defending the country from invasion, looking at the rich military heritage in Folkestone and the surrounding […]
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 view of heritage and architecture, including discussion of issues on: Modern development - scale, harmony and other issues Sustainability and heritage - the groundbreaking Marks […]