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Early Sussex Railways – Kevin Gordon
Our speaker Kevin worked on the railways as a British Transport Police officer for over 30 years and will tell the story of the early Sussex Railways and how they impacted on the county. Kevin will explain how railways were invented, and how, after the first railway between London and Brighton was opened, they spread across Sussex. This well illustrated talk includes information on why a whale establishes a Sussex Railway Station and details of the Sussex Railway Police. Kevin…
Find out more »Temperance Tales from Sussex and Surrey – Ros Black
Local author Ros Black's illustrated talk about a neglected element of social history will demonstrate that the temperance movement is not a 'dry' subject but one full of engaging personalities and dramatic events, including riots along the south coast.
Find out more »The magic of pantomime – Ian Gledhill
Pantomime is an enduring and peculiarly British institution, yet its beginnings go back a very long way and are in fact anything but British! Ian Gledhill was a professional actor, and looks at the origins of panto and examines many of the traditions (and superstitions) that have become attached to it over the years, interspersed with personal anecdotes from years of working and appearing in pantomime.
Find out more »Mass Observation Project; WWII and beyond – Kirsty Pattrick
Mass Observation Projects Officer, Kirsty Pattrick, will provide an insight into the work of Mass Observation during World War II, through the voices of its many diarists and share some of their more recent findings on everyday life in Britain. The talk will cover the early work of Mass Observation including extracts from our wartime diarists, leading on to the current project and the panel of volunteers who write regularly for MOP. It will also introduce The Keep and an…
Find out more »Annual General Meeting – Followed at 8 pm by What’s This Thing? An Historical Investigation Evening
Followed at 8 pm by What’s This Thing? An Historical Investigation Evening: Bring along an unusual object, leaflet or photo for identification of its use/age/purpose/etc. while we enjoy mulled wine and finger food. Please talk to a committee member if you have an item that you could bring along: its actual use, age, and purpose would be useful but is not vital.
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