A Remarkable Woman - The Early Years of the Folkestone School for Girls

The New Folkestone Society's next talk is by Debby Jones.

Saturday 28 June - doors open 2pm for a 2.30pm start

The Masonic Centre, Grace Hill, Folkestone CT20 1HA

Admission £5

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.

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”!

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 that the venue is not wheelchair accessible.  The entrance has a few steps with a handrail and there is a stairlift for first floor access.

For more details including directions to the venue and to book fee-free, visit our website.  Tickets on the door will be subject to availability - cash or card accepted.  Visits to the Masonic Centre are always popular, so pre-book to avoid disappointment!