History Talks

About

Old Shoreham is the oldest and largest part of modern Shoreham-by-Sea, with a continuous history of settlement stretching back an astonishing 3,500 years. Until just ninety years agowhen the urban district was createdit stood apart from its younger neighbour a mile to the south, New Shoreham. Yet its history has long been under-researched and little known. Now, a new generation of citizen researchers is uncovering its storiesdelving into family histories, property deeds, newspaper archives, public records, and even their own gardensto bring Old Shorehams heritage to life.

Join Us for History Talksthe first in what we hope will become a regular series of events sharing these discoveries.
At this special event, youll:

* Hear newly uncovered tales from Shorehams past

Citizens' history in action
Clare Ablett and Leia Sands are researching the sometimes-extraordinary histories of some of Old Shoreham's ordinary people
Local history research in the Old Shoreham Area
Brian Drury'sdiscoveries are the result of aerial archaeology, archive research and real-world observation
Milestones, monuments and muck-ups Shoreham Airport
Ray Staley tells some of the stories of the UK's oldest airport and the worlds oldest purpose-built commercial airport still in operation.

* Learn how to get involved in future research projects - perhaps right on your doorstep.
* Help launch our campaign for Capturing Old Shoreham, a major exhibition at the Marlipins Museum opening next May

Tickets are free, butplease donate what you can spare. (suggested donation 10)
This afternoon event is the curtain-raiser for our community fundraiser to raise 3500 to match support from the National Trust for 'Capturing Old Shoreham', our exhibition at The Marlipins next May. Every penny raised will go towards creating the exhibition and unlocking a future of community-led heritage and nature projects.

Come and be part of the story you might discover history right on your doorstep.