New Folkestone Society invite you to learn the fascinating story of Elizabeth Fry, one of the most well-known women of the first half of the 19th century. Her achievements as a prison reformer, social reformer and philanthropist earned her a place on the back of the £5 note for 15 years prior to the introduction […]
Community 50/50 meeting. (Talk & Discussion)ABOUT THE TALK After an introduction, there will be a 50/50 presentation - Jon O'Connor talking about his 50 years spent working with communities and schools, and what he has learnt from this work. This will be followed by a Q&A panel session on the topic of 2025 - challenges for our community featuring Officer […]
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 memorials – one for the Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry) and another to the crew […]