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The society started in 1985 when a few avid collectors of local postcards, photographs and books suggested that a local history group be formed. The inaugural meeting was on Monday 14th October 1985 at Dover College Junior School Hall in Shorncliffe Road with the first illustrated talk was given by the late Rev. Alan Gibson on Builders & Architects in Victorian Folkestone in November of the same year.
The society puts on a series of interesting local history talks throughout the year which are attended by an average of between 60 and 70 people. Refreshments are available at these sociable evening meetings and they are a great way to meet other likeminded people. Outings and dinners are also organised for the members, and last year’s exhibition on the History of Cheriton attracted over 400 visitors.
Next Photographic Exhibition
On Saturday 25th September there will be an exhibition on Folkestone Past & Present. The exhibition will be held in St. Martin's Church Cheriton as part of their Harvest Festival celebrations so there will be plenty of other stalls and events in the church as well. Forthcoming Events
Wednesday 1st September 2010 – Past & Present Folkestone by Alan Taylor, at Holy Trinity Church Hall, 7.30pm.
New Forthcoming DVD News
We are starting to receive enquiries about the forthcoming DVD "Memories Of Folkestone" covering the years 1970-2000, as a result of an article in the Folkestone Herald. The DVD is not yet available for sale but is nearing the editing and production stages and will hopefully be available Autumn 2010.
Newest Article
Bernard Sergeant who now lives in Australia has kindly submitted three very interesting articles about Sandgate. They are on such diverse topics as: the celebratory events that took place in Sandgate to celebrate the coronation of Edward VII, wartime memories of 1939, and the connection between a house in Sandgate and the Duke of Wellington. Please follow the link on the side of the page to Local History Articles.
Our aim is to share as many articles on local buildings, societies, events and people as possible so this site becomes the first port of call for research into Folkestone. If you have written an article which you would like us to include on this website, please contact us by emailing Alan Taylor on the link below.
Meetings are now held at the Holy Trinity Church Hall, Sandgate Road, on the 1st Wednesday of the month (7.30 p.m. for 8.00 p.m. start). Please see the Programme of Events for more details.
Annual Membership Fees: Single £8.00: Family £14.00: Senior Citizen £6.00) However non members are also welcome to attend the meetings - admission £2. If you wish to find out more, please come along or email: Alan Taylor
Website last updated 9th August 2010
