WWI Walking Tour Brighton with Historian Dr Geoffrey Mead

Meeting Point

Fabrica, 40 Duke Street, Brighton & Hove, East Sussex, BN1 1AG

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Description

Led by local historian Dr Geoffrey Mead, this will be a unique, one-off Walking Tour of Brighton's historic Lanes, exploring the history and changing social and architectural landscape of this area of the city in relation to the period of time around WWI.

Inspired by a selection of stories from local soldiers commemorated on a memorial plaque at the Holy Trinity Church, the tour will begin at Fabrica art gallery. This tour uses the WWI heritage project The Boys on the Plaque as a starting point (http://strikealight.org/projects/the-boys-on-the-plaque/)

The tour will last 60-90 minutes and will take place on the streets of Brighton - sensible shoes and attire recommended. Event not suitable for children under the age of 12.

Times

• Friday 11 September: Walk 1800-1930

Booking Details

Pre-booking: Required
Pre-booking required!
Booking Contact: Clare Hankinson
Call: 01273 778646
Email: clare.hankinson@fabrica.org.uk
Go to: http://botpwalkingtour.eventbrite.com
Booking opens: 15 July 2015 09:00
Booking closes: 11 September 2015 18:00

Access

Wheelchair ramp built into entrance. Guide dogs welcome. Accessible toilets on site. Accessible parking space (1) in front of building. This a walking tour so the tour will visit sites around the Lanes part of Brighton.

Additional information

Max 20 people per tour/session. This walking tour may last 60 - or 90 minutes depending on the size of the group on the tour. Free but donations welcome.

Directions

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Organised by

Fabrica

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