A Remarkable Woman

The New Folkestone society are delighted to invite you to listen to  Debby Jones is a genealogist, local historian, author, editor and publisher.  She is Vice Chair of local writing group Write By The Sea and owner of publisher Wealden Strand.  As Gorddinan Consulting, she offers genealogical research services including using her creative writing skills to provide house histories with a twist  – putting the “history” in “family history”!

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 School for Girls and its remarkable first headmistress, Miss Edith Ewart.

Refreshments and cake will be served.  There will be an opportunity for a tour of the Masonic Centre after the talk.

Please note this talk is in the Masonic Centre on Grace Hill, not our usual venue.  We regret the hall is not wheelchair accessible.  The entrance has a few steps with handrail and their is a stairlift for first floor access.

Doors open at 2pm for a 2.30pm start.

Cost £5

ABOUT THE VENUE

The Masonic Centre is located on Grace Hill, almost opposite Folkestone library.

The hall has a small flight of stairs up to the entrance with handrail; regretfully, wheelchair access is not possible.  The talk will take place upstairs – there is a stairlift available for anyone who needs it.  If you have any accessibility needs, please Contact Us so we are aware you will be attending and can ensure you are escorted upstairs first.

BOOKING TICKETS

Tickets will be available on the door subject to availability – cash or card accepted.

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