Samuel Plimsoll
A Talk by Nicolette Jones
Saturday 25 October 2pm (for 2:30pm start)
The Cornerstone Centre, Castle Hill Ave, Folkestone, CT20 2QR
In the second half of the nineteenth century, MP Samuel Plimsoll exposed the dangers of ‘coffin ships’ – overloaded and poorly maintained vessels that often sank, taking their crews with them whilst their owners profited from insurance pay-outs.
Write, journalist, literary critic, broadcaster and Sunday Times children’s book reviewer Nicolette Jones chronicles the campaign of the man who spent his later years in Folkestone.
Refreshments will be served.
Tickets £5
You can book online via the QR Code below, admission on the door subject to availability, cash or card accepted.
Please note this event is being hosted by New Folkestone Society and is not a Folkestone Town Council event
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The Cornerstone Centre
