The Battle of Britain & the Memorial
The Back Hall, The Cornerstone Centre, Folkestone, CT20 2QR
Saturday 31st October 2026 2:30PM
A talk by Richard Smith-Morgan.
ABOUT THE TALK
In early 1940, Britain’s fate hung by a thread, invasion never more close. Against all odds, the RAF pulled off an impossible victory.
Join us to find out how.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Richard Smith-Morgan, recently retired, is a Magistrate in London and an amateur historian.
ABOUT THE VENUE
The Back Hall is located within the Cornerstone Centre, formerly the United Reformed Church, next to Folkestone Central station. It is located on Castle Hill Avenue, near the junction with Cheriton Road. From the main entrance to the church, walk towards Kingsnorth Gardens and take the path behind the church, just before Bus Stop C.
The hall is on the ground floor with no stairs and has a disabled toilet. There is a slight step into the entrance and a couple of 90 degree turns to enter. If you have any accessibility needs, please Contact Us so we can make arrangements for you, including on-site parking.
ABOUT THE TALK
In early 1940, Britain’s fate hung by a thread, invasion never more close. Against all odds, the RAF pulled off an impossible victory.
Join us to find out how.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Richard Smith-Morgan, recently retired, is a Magistrate in London and an amateur historian.
ABOUT THE VENUE
The Back Hall is located within the Cornerstone Centre, formerly the United Reformed Church, next to Folkestone Central station. It is located on Castle Hill Avenue, near the junction with Cheriton Road. From the main entrance to the church, walk towards Kingsnorth Gardens and take the path behind the church, just before Bus Stop C.
The hall is on the ground floor with no stairs and has a disabled toilet. There is a slight step into the entrance and a couple of 90 degree turns to enter. If you have any accessibility needs, please Contact Us so we can make arrangements for you, including on-site parking.
Event Details
Doors Open at 2:00PM
Starts at 2:30PM
