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B&H National Trust Association present an illustrated talk by Chris Horlock: Brighton in WWII
Friends’ Meeting House, Ship Street, BN1 1AF
Fri 3 Oct from 10.30am. Non-members very welcome. Small entry charge includes light refreshments.
Image: Regency Society Collection: Kemp Town Odeon 14 Sept 1940

The Regency Society’s best kept secret? In early 2025, the Society commissioned the refurbishment of Sake Dean Mahomed’s headstone in St Nicholas churchyard in Brighton. The reverse of the headstone reveals that the couple lost two of their very young children, Rosanna (3) and Henry Edwin (12).

Two days to celebrate the 30th anniversary of VERA, the association keeping the world's longest running electric railway ... running. Sat 20th all day events at the workshop. Until 9pm illuminated heritage trains will run (weather permitting). Also Sun 21st see volksrailway.org.uk/whats-on/

An exclusive talk by Alexandra Loske for RS: 'Georgian Colour: Finding Miss Gartside' 17 Sept, 7pm, Hove Club, Fourth Avenue, BN3 2PJ Free to all.

Tues 16 Sept: “Around New Road: more than theatres and restaurants” a talk by Geoffrey Mead for “Tuesday at Friends”. 2.30pm at the Friends’ Meeting House, Ship Street. Admission £2.50 at the door. Image: Brighton Friends' Meeting House 1875

Brighton College has organised a tour and talk: Friday 12 Sept: Refreshments 2pm-2.20, talk at 2.30 by the Brighton College Archivist on the 175-year history of Brighton College and its buildings followed by a tour at 3.15. To book: [email protected]

Change of speaker: Wed 17 Sept, Hove Club, Fourth Ave, Hove, 7pm. Alexandra Loske (curator, Royal Pavilion) will tell the story of Mary Gartside, her cultural circles and inspirations. This exclusive lecture for the Society coincides with the COLOUR exhibition at the Pavilion curated by Alexandra.

Saturday 13 Sept, 2.30pm, B&H Women’s History Group exhibition and talk at the Regency Town House. On Sunday 14 Sept at 10.30am, Louise Peskett will lead a walk dedicated to: ‘Brighton Notable Women’ starting at Montpelier Crescent. To book: go the Events section of brightonwomenshistory.org.uk

Did you get married on the Bandstand? Have you danced the night away to a South American beat? Did you help in its restauration? #HistoricEngland want to know about how the Bandstand has been part of your life. Join in the #MissingPiecesProject to help tell the story of England's coastal heritage.

"You have the right to change your mind" Author and former Sunday Times architecture critic Hugh Pearman gives a richly illustrated talk for the Regency Society about changing opinions on architecture.
September 17, 2025 7:00 The Hove Club BN3 3PJ

Soon we will all be able to admire in person the updated main gallery at Brighton Museum. In the meanwhile, we can see the before and after photos brightonmuseums.org.uk/watch-this-b... Just like the Regency Society, the museum has its roots in the past but is always looking to the future.

🍦 Happy Bank Holiday Monday!

To put you in the mood, here’s a compilation of classic 20th century ice cream van chimes, with all the favourites from ‘O Sole Mio to the Match of the Day theme. Lick the last of the summer, and make ours a 99 with sprinkles and a flake.

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Saturday, Sept 6th: Portslade History Day 2025 organised by #FreshStartPortslade. Discover hidden parts of this ancient town during a day featuring an astonishing range of talks and activities – all free. Lots of fun for children too. Full details: www.portsladehistory.co.uk/community-ac...

New to the Regency Society's website. A stunning collection of 80 photographs from the 1950s showing many magnificent Brighton house interiors from the Georgian period: regencysociety.org/heritage/cit...

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