News from The Keep: Brighton in the '60s, First World War memories and seasonal inspiration

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October 2016

Brighton in the 1950s and '60s

Brighton & Hove Guide Book

Thursday 27 October, 5.30pm to 6.30pm, an illustrated talk with local historian Paul Jordan

The huge coronation crowd at the Aquarium, the glamorous Promettes greeting visitors on the seafront, theatres, cinemas and, of course, the dance halls where many a romance began! £3 admission, payable on the door, but please book in advance. 

 

Also coming up at The Keep this autumn: 'The Ashburnam Family', with Senior Archivist Christopher Whittick (15 November), looking at the history of this important local dynasty from their first appearance in the archives in the 1190s, to the death of the last family member in 1953. More details on our website.

Memories of the First World War...

Friday 11 November 2016 10am to 4pm

On Remembrance Day, The Keep will be hosting a mini-exhibition of archival material relating to the First World War. Come and see original posters, newspapers, scrapbooks and photographs, together with personal letters from soldiers describing their experiences on the battlefield and as patients in Brighton's military hospitals. Admission free.

 Ward at Brighton Grammar School Military Hospital

Christmas with the Bloomsburys.....

Charleston Plan

Tuesday 13 December, 2pm to 4pm

With a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie, explore the world of the Bloomsbury Group. Discover the Monks House papers of Virginia Woolf and the personal papers of Leonard Woolf, and see at first hand some of the original letters and documents of the Bloomsbury Group and their friends. £7.50, booking essential. Please call 01273 482349 to reserve a place.

Proposed alterations to Charleston

for Vanessa Bell

 

...and an unusual gift idea. Did you know that The Keep holds the original plans for thousands of buildings in Brighton, Hove and East Sussex? You can research the history of a house with the help of our experts and order a beautiful reproduction of a house plan. Contact us to find out more.