History from Folkestone GeraldPauly How did we miss this anniversary? Yesterday was the 100th anniversary of the world's first beauty contest, held in Folkestone, on the pier.More in the history department.... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11514/How+did+we+miss+this+anniversary%3F">more</a>... 51.0711,1.1764,0 Some old photos of Folkestone I bought an album of photos not so long ago and these photos of Wear Bay Road and Folkestone were included in it. I thought you might like to see them and possibly pass on the the ones of Wear Bay Road to any residents of houses featured. I don't kno... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11473/Some+old+photos+of+Folkestone">Rated 5.04/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11473/Some+old+photos+of+Folkestone">more</a>... 1.1867,51.0786,0 Got an email about the School of Art From Eamon Everall no less:Hi, you ask for info on Folkestone School of Art , I went there from 1966 to 1967. When i went it was where the multi story car park opposite the junction of Alexandra Gardens & Middleburg Square, now is. More or less oppo... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11472/Got+an+email+about+the+School+of+Art">more</a>... 1.1673,51.0778,0 Simple Simon's: GONE! Simple Simon's has reopened as "The Parrot". Still very similar, less independent beers on the bar and more Youngs, as that's who owns it now. Had a brace of pints there yesterday afternoon and it was very nice. They now sell bottles of beer at the b... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11407/Simple+Simon%27s%3A+GONE%21">Rated 6.28/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11407/Simple+Simon%27s%3A+GONE%21">more</a>... 1.0827,51.2823,0 Is this who's bought the Metronome? assura group has a metronome page, looks like they own other medical type facilities so this backs up the story of it being bought by a health care trust.Just found a PJ Harvey gig at the Metronome, and another where she almost played at Bottoms. But... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11354/Is+this+who%27s+bought+the+Metronome%3F"><img alt="Is this who's bought the Metronome?" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3117/2580404133_20a0bc8bb4_m.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11354/Is+this+who%27s+bought+the+Metronome%3F">Rated 0.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11354/Is+this+who%27s+bought+the+Metronome%3F">more</a>... 1.1810,51.0811,0 FHS MTG 19 MAY 7PM THE GRAND, THE LEAS, FOLKESTONE PLEASE DO COME TO THE GRAND HOTEL ON THE LEAS ON MONDAY MAY 19th AT 7PM. Once again Folkestone's history is under threat as developers plan to demolish the Harbour Railway Station, the Station Master's House, the Signal Box and Viaduct in order to b... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11273/FHS+MTG+19+MAY+7PM+THE+GRAND%2C+THE+LEAS%2C+FOLKESTONE">Rated 3.53/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11273/FHS+MTG+19+MAY+7PM+THE+GRAND%2C+THE+LEAS%2C+FOLKESTONE">more</a>... 1.1635,51.0751,0 Internet history I made this Barfly page in 1998, and it's still there. I don't have access to that server or anything, I wonder if anyone else does? No idea who Moorhaven were or why they were singled out among all the fake Shag Frenzy dates. That was before I went ... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11168/Internet+history"><img alt="Internet history" src="http://www.clarkeology.com/blog/upload/barflylondon.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11168/Internet+history">Rated 4.71/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11168/Internet+history">more</a>... -0.1500,51.5433,0 Summer Season show at the Leas Cliff in 1974 with Gordon & Bunny Jay Personally I don't, hopefully someone will be able to contribute something. I will research!Here's a history of Gordon and Bunny Jay, and here's my 1974 page.... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11150/Summer+Season+show+at+the+Leas+Cliff+in+1974+with+Gordon+%26+Bunny+Jay"><img alt="Summer Season show at the Leas Cliff in 1974 with Gordon & Bunny Jay" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1392/638384072_55e1c71c64.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11150/Summer+Season+show+at+the+Leas+Cliff+in+1974+with+Gordon+%26+Bunny+Jay">Rated 4.69/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11150/Summer+Season+show+at+the+Leas+Cliff+in+1974+with+Gordon+%26+Bunny+Jay">more</a>... 1.1735,51.0758,0 Jack the Ripper exhibition tickets This sounds good, there's a Jack the Ripper exhibition on at the Museum in Docklands. Not connected as such with my family, nor with your family I expect, but look, see, history and that. Fascinating stuff.From 15 May - 2 November Museum in Docklands... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11028/Jack+the+Ripper+exhibition+tickets">more</a>... -0.0153,51.4970,0 Family tree home Hi I am trying to find info on my G.Grandfather William John Clarke, who lived in N.S.W. in the 1800's he married Rebecca Cleland and had 13 Children one of those was my Grandfather Alfred Edward Clarke who came to N.Z. in about 1889-1890.William was... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/10803/Family+tree+home">more</a>... -1.1362,50.8525,0 The Pretty Things in Folkestone Some pictures I've just been sent, of The Pretty Things when they played at Micks' Flamenco Bar (now better known as Pipers) in 1967:That last photo was taken outside George Robey's the tobacconist a couple of doors down from the club.The next two we... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10633/The+Pretty+Things+in+Folkestone"><img alt="The Pretty Things in Folkestone" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3137/2581239642_3c6cf68824_m.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10633/The+Pretty+Things+in+Folkestone">Rated 0.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10633/The+Pretty+Things+in+Folkestone">more</a>... 1.1841,51.0810,0