Times gone by.

The Grand

The Palm Court

Orchestra gallery

We have just come back from staying at the Grand in Folkestone. I always find going to these places so inspiring, and the high spot of the trip was the "Grand tour". where we were able to see bits of the building that you aren't normally allowed to go (love that!). The Grand has a rich history of exciting events and visitors over the last century, but my favourite bit was the palm court, and the orchestra gallery ( now sadly the finance dept!!). Oh for the days of live music. At least the Grand employ three pianists to play in the afternoons while you have cream teas and watch the boats on the sea ( or in our case the rain!)