Comments on: Tower Folly, Fairseat, Meopham, Kent

By: Editor

Editor — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:26:44 +0000

In reply to Moira Garland. Good morning Moira. The clip is fascinating in so many ways and the RP makes it a real period piece. Great that you are spreading the news about Daphne Oram’s work.

By: Moira Garland

Moira Garland — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:44:09 +0000

How interesting, the building and even more, as you say, what has gone on inside. I did follow your links – real ‘nostalgia’ to hear the BBC voice (in true RP style!) presenting Daphne Oram’s work. Also had a laugh on the other link about the attitude of the reporter who visited her, and obviously couldn’t match his presuppositions of what a woman like her might be doing. And that this genre of music was actually for real. Thanks so much, FF, for yet another interesting and deep-diving story.
You might be interested to know that I have sent the link to her life to a Facebook site called Electrifying Women, that documents the work and lives of women engineers.

By: Nic Orchard

Nic Orchard — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 14:20:36 +0000

In reply to Editor. Oh yes; that would be fun. Apologies for the typo in Hawkhurst, also.

By: Editor

Editor — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 13:13:03 +0000

In reply to Nic Orchard. Hi Nic. Thats sounds like another great airborne adventure. I think your themed flights sound wonderful and one of these days I will be watching and ready to wave.

By: Nic Orchard

Nic Orchard — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 11:53:27 +0000

Now there’s a coincidence. I used this in my Dawn to Dusk entry this year, looking at fantasy hangar homes (or places that would be ideal to inhabit, adjacent to a grassy runway – all fantasy on my part). I spent years of my childhood wanting to live in an oast house and started off the day looking at some, including the oldest conversion – this one – and the newest oast and a few others, such as the rare octagonal ones near Hawhurst. I did not know about Ms Oram, though. I shall have to consult the FF before any future attempts, evidently! Thank you.

By: Editor

Editor — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 18:14:59 +0000

In reply to Garance. Good evening Garance. The film clip is enchanting. I’ve watched it again and again to take it all in and appreciate the soundtrack. I’m pleased it was a nostalgia trip for you.

By: Garance

Garance — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 18:08:59 +0000

Yes, great to see her editing tape – most nostalgic for me and certainly the interior works as fascinating as the exterior.

By: Editor

Editor — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 11:27:00 +0000

In reply to Judy Rossiter. Thanks Judy. It is always great to find a folly where what is going on inside is as interesting as the exterior - or probably even more so in this case.

By: Judy Rossiter

Judy Rossiter — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 11:12:07 +0000

Absolutely fascinating , we learn something everyday !
Thank you so much for introducing us to the happenings inside a Folly.