Campaigner wins appeal to turn former Victorian latrine into war memorial in Folkestone

1 hour ago · Originally published 1 Nov 2026 8/10 Original headline: Campaigner wins appeal for war memorial inside former Victorian latrine

After a planning dispute, history enthusiast Bob Mouland has received approval to transform a disused Victorian toilet block into a memorial for First World War soldiers. The site, which was unearthed by a landslide in 2024, will now serve as a place to commemorate troops who passed through the town on their way to Europe.

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