Date of next meeting

By Tricia Leonard

The next meeting of the East Brighton Bygones local history society will commence at 2pm on Wednesday 8th February 2012 at the Valley Social Centre in Whitehawk Way. Valerie Mainstone and Richard Ince have been invited to chat to us all about the history of Carlton Hill.

Sue Craig will also join us to share the continuing story of her research into the land bought by the Marquis of Bristol from Thomas Reed Kemp. Her 'Knitting the Map' project began at our Exhibition at st Mark's Church way back in 2007. These projects are still a work in progress with many interesting discoveries on the way.

Our March meeting will be on the Wednesday 14th and Douglas d'Enno will share his research for his latest book with us titled  'Sussex by the Sea'.

From the Kent boundary near Camber Sands with its sand dunes to Thorney Island the Sussex coast presents a rich variety of features, from bustling resorts to oases of calm and isolation. Douglas will show us, among many other sights, vanished landscapes and buildings (including 1930s swimming pools, holiday camps and elegant hotels), climatic catastrophes, lost transport systems and even a murder site.