Bilsington, The Village 1909
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The Village 1903 Just off the road between Lyminge and Hythe, this jettied timber-frame cottage stands at the approach to the 13th- century church. The church has a distinctive wooden belfry topped by a flattened cupola of lead, all supported from within by a remarkable structure of curious timbers. In 1201, the Lord of Folkestone and the Earl of Guisnes fought for ownership of the village in a trial by battle. The Earl won, and Newington was granted to the Abbey of Guisnes in Flanders.

A Selection of Memories from Bilsington

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Bilsington

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I can remember moving to Bilsington village when I was just over seven years old. I attended Bilsington Primary School and have clear memories of Miss Fellows (the Headmistress). She had a kind heart I think but at the time she seemed very strict to me. She would take us off for nature walks and it was during these times that I learned to love the soft greens of the countryside. She would point out to us ...see more