A celebration of the legacy of Canon Matthew Woodward Vicar of Folkestone 1851-1898 on the 125th anniversary of his death. An illustrated talk by Revd. Tony Shepherd. Woodward's biographer and former curate of the church. Followed by refreshments. Retiring collection in aid of church funds.
Folkestone -Heritage Hub- Grace Hill Author talk - Sue Sheppard - 'Infected Folkestone' £2 Booking Fee req. Limited numbers
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]