The memorialisation of the Great War in Folkestone, Canterbury and Dover, 1918-24

A significant surge in memorial construction following the First World War, particularly in Folkestone, Canterbury, and Dover, revealed complex dynamics of collective remembrance. These urban centers, crucial to the war effort—Canterbury as a spiritual hub and Folkestone/Dover as key military ports—saw civic memorialization prioritize pride over loss, emphasizing the fallen's roles as citizens, comrades, or family members. The study highlights tensions between civic and local narratives, shaped by debates over form, financing, and rituals, demonstrating how authority figures transformed private grief into public narratives through often protracted processes.

Donaldson, P. (2021). The memorialisation of the Great War in Folkestone, Canterbury and Dover, 1918-24. University of Kent. https://doi.org/10.22024/UNIKENT/01.02.86324