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Check venues, fees, dates before booking - accurate as possible, but may change, be postponed or cancelled.
Woodvale Crematorium (cemetery) Brighton, BN2 3QB
The Grand Cemetery Tour
More than gravestones.
Beautiful, grounds, full of trees and winding pathways. We view monuments,
statues, symbolism and chapels as well as the grave in a glade of Thomas
Highflyer the rescued 12 year old slave boy.
Saturday 21 August 2pm £5. Pre-booking only. This event has passed but more cemetery tours will be guided during the autumn
Meet Bear Road entrance (not Lewes Road) at free car park.
Woodvale Crematorium (cemetery) Brighton, BN2 3QB
The Grand Cemetery tour
Saturday 18 September 11am. Pre-booking only. FULL - Waiting List
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-grand-cemetery-tour-tickets-165424917381
** 2021-22 ADULT EDUCATION COURSES **
(For other events, please scroll down to end)
Setting up the courses on this blog takes a long time so this is a work in progress.
DETAILS OF ALL MY HISTORY COURSES AT GREATER BRIGHTON METROPOLITAN COLLEGE (MET):
https://www.gbmc.ac.uk/history-part-time
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2021/22 courses and workshops from September
FULL DETAILS SOON AND INCLUDE BRIGHTON METROPOLITAN
COLLEGE, WHITEHAWK COMMUNITY CENTRE, VARNDEAN COLLEGE AT HOLY CROSS CHURCH HALL, WOODINGDEAN; ROTTINGDEAN WHITEWAY CENTRE
AND ONLINE FOR SUSSEX SCHOOL OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND HISTORY.
PLACES WILL BE LIMITED SO EARLY BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Back to almost normal?
Courses are expected to be taught in classrooms from September without face coverings (except in public areas) and minimal distancing. This may change.
🍂 AUTUMN 2021 🍂
COURSES WILL BE TAUGHT IN THE CLASSROOM AT ROTTINGDEAN WHITEWAY CENTRE. FURTHER UPDATES ON SAFETY PROCEDURES AND WEARING OF MASKS - IF REQUIRED - WILL BE POSTED HERE.
ROTTINGDEAN WHITEWAY CENTRE, Whiteway Lane, Rottingdean (Brighton) BN2 7HB Buses stop on seafront outside the White Horse Inn and no. 2 in the High Street
The Golden Age of the Edwardians (1900-1914)
Illustrated with powerpoint slideshows, paintings and texts.
10 weeks Tuesday 1-3pm Start 21 September Fee £84
3 places remaining
https://rwc.ultimatedb.net/the_golden_age_of_the_edwardians__1900-1914
🌟 Rottingdean Whiteway Centre Open Day Saturday 4 September 11am-3pm You can enrol for courses here and pay by cheque 🌟
ONLINE: (Zoom) for Sussex School of Archaeology and History:
The Victorian World: Life, Death, Work and Leisure in
Nineteenth Century England
We study the worlds of wealthy, middle and working class - from large country estates and town houses to humble cottages and London rookeries of the residuum; their social and cultural life, living and working conditions. We see the strict hierarchy which existed “below stairs” and domestic life of servants and their duties in large houses. Course themes include the poor and their lack of amenities, deficient nutrition and medical attention and effect of their appalling lives. One session will be on the fascinating rituals of death and mourning (not morbid).
10 weeks, Wednesday evenings 7pm Start 22 Sept Course code: VIC Fee £90
Enrol: www.sussexarchaeology.org/about-3-1
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For enquiries about Adult and Leisure courses at GBMET please e-mail Admissions@gbmc.ac.uk and they will get back to you as soon as possible.
Or, telephone 01273 667704 (lines are very busy right now but if no reply you can leave a voicemail)
COURSES WILL BE TAUGHT IN THE CLASSROOM AT MET COLLEGE AND WHITEHAWK INN. FURTHER UPDATES ON ANY SAFETY PROCEDURES AND WEARING OF MASKS - IF REQUIRED - WILL BE POSTED HERE.
COVID-10 RAPID TESTING SHOULD E CARRIED OUT WEEKLY AT HOME AND THE RESULTS SENT TO NHS AND THE GBMET COLLEGE IF YOU ARE ATTENDING THERE. THIS IS NOT MANDATORY
TAUGHT AT PELHAM STREET CAMPUS, BRIGHTON:
AUTUMN 2021
The Great Exhibition and Mid-Victorian Britain (1848-1870)An introduction to the remarkable and influential mid-Victorian period which witnessed many changes, especially after the Great Exhibition of 1851.
The Great Exhibition of 1851 showcased the huge variety of technology, textiles, furniture, and fashions which could now be produced by means of mass production and new machinery. An example of which was the steam press, triggering an increase in consumption of pulp fiction, mainly purchased by the working classes. Cheap newspaper further enhanced leisure publicity.
The Arts & Crafts Movement, firmly rooted in the Gothic Revival, was energised by a rejection of the uninspired and repetitive design inventory of mid-Victorian Britain.
Illustrated with powerpoint slideshows, documentary and texts
10 weeks Mondays 1.30-3.30pm start 27 September
Ref CL0029-1C Fee £131
https://www.gbmc.ac.uk/the-great-exhibition-and-mid-victorian-britain-brighton-metleisure
Fashion and Style History - how it shaped British Culture 1750-2000
 This course examines historic inspiration that forms today’s innovative fashion and designers by studying the fascinating social and cultural history of Britain.
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10 weeks Tuesday 7-9pm start 28 September
Ref no: CL0083-1C Fee: £131
https://www.gbmc.ac.uk/history-fashion-and-style-how-it-shaped-british-culture-met-leisure
MET course at WHITEHAWK INN
Brighton BN2 5NS (buses stop outside):
Culture and Society Between the Wars 1918-1939
We study the culture of "Live for today" during the interwar yeas following the horrors of war. During this period there was a wealth of wonderful literature and the joy of film. Cinema-going was extremely popular - including Shoreham's fun-loving 1920s "Bungalow Town" and the film industry there. Cinema and film influenced peoples' lives in many ways including what they wore.. Imitating your favourite film star meant dressing like them, so clothing for the working class included synthetic silk - 'Rayon', and young women cut their hair short in a 'bob', wore cosmetics, smoked and shortened their skirts in order to dance the Charleston - just like their liberated screen idols.
Illustrated with powerpoint slideshows, film and documentary.
10 weeks Wednesday start 29 September 1-3pm
Ref CL0418 -1C Fee A £20 B £10 (Benefits) 1 place remaining
Enrol - T: 01273 667704 or in person at Brighton Metropolitan College, Pelham Street, Brighton.
https://www.gbmc.ac.uk/history-culture-and-society-between-the-wars-1918-1939-brighton-parent
The Novel as Social History: North and South Divide – Industrial,
Rural and Urban Lives
Unique course comprising literature, social and cultural history, book club – and lively discussion! Within the pages of the novel we discover more than a story - enthralling ‘other’ information about people, relationships, class and place.Within every piece of fiction is a wealth of information on culture and social life which can lead us into a deeper understanding of a subject, time or place, period in history, genre, working conditions, habits, style or social trend that we might pursue further, or deepen our knowledge and intensify our interest. You are expected to participate in the group's friendly and lively discussion. This term’s novels include: "The Mill on the Floss" by George Eliot, "The Life and Adventures of Michael Armstrong, Factory Boy" by Frances Trollope (mother of Anthony),“North and South” by Elizabeth Gaskell, "The Life and Death of Harriet Frean" by May Sinclair "Something Fresh" by P G Wodehouse, One of the Family" by Monica Dickens, “Cider with Rosie” by Laurie Lee and “The Dreaming Suburb” by R.F. Delderfield. Full reading list from tutor: SARAH.TOBIAS@gbmc.ac.uk
5 Fortnightly Saturdays start 02 October 11am-2pm
Ref CL0026-1C Fee £98
https://www.gbmc.ac.uk/the-novel-as-social-history-brighton-metleisure
VarndeanCollege atThe Church of the Holy Cross, Downsway, Woodingdean (Brighton) BN2 6BD (Buses 2, 2A, 22, 22A stop outside, car park across road outside library)
Arts, Culture and Society in Regency England
1790-1830
1790-1830
6 weeks start Mon 11 October 10.00 - 12.00
Ref X472 Fee £75 £25 (Concessions) Enrol: 01273 546604
SINGLE SATURDAY AT PELHAM STREET CAMPUS, BRIGHTON:
"BEAUTIFUL AND USEFUL" - VICTORIAN ARTS AND CRAFTS
It was largely inspired and led by William Morris, whose firm produced hand-made textiles, books, wallpapers and furniture. The idea was to return to the use of natural materials and make individual items. The style was full of colour, as were the paintings - mainly narrative, full of symbolic meaning, meaning, especially the Pre-Raphaelites.
Lots of fabulous illustrations.
SATURDAY 13 NOVEMBER 11am-3pm
Ref No: CL0664-1C Fee £28
https://www.gbmc.ac.uk/history-beautiful-and-useful-victorian-arts-crafts-brighton-parent-met-leisure
ONLINE: (Zoom) for Sussex School of Archaeology and History:
Evening Talk
The Egyptian Influence on Art Deco
This illustrated talk considers the Egyptian influence on the iconic, distinctive style known as "Art Deco" (really Modernism). The craze for all things Egyptian resulted from the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922 by Howard Carter and Lord Carnaervon, which led to "Egyptomania". The effect was seen on and in everything: architecture (especially cinema buildings), fashion, jewellery, furniture, accessories, ornaments, electrical items and advertising.
Friday 26 November 7-8pm (45m + 15m Q&A) Ref: ART Fee £4.50 https://www.sussexarchaeology.org/projects-2
SINGLE SATURDAY AT PELHAM STREET CAMPUS, BRIGHTON:
Christmas! Myths, Legends Customs and Traditions of the festive season
Get in the mood for Christmas!
If you are interested in the fascinating customs, traditions, myths and legends
We study early origins, winter solstice and pagan rituals of Roman times, as well as the symbolism of evergreens and cereals, such as holly, ivy, mistletoe, rosemary, wheat, fir and bay, and significance of fire and flame. We also discover who Saint Nicholas was and the origins of Father Christmas and Santa Claus, and find out how traditions came about, such as why sixpence is put into the pudding, the reason candles are lit, why children put up a stocking, and why plum pudding is eaten at Christmas.We follow the entertainments and customs of Tudor and Elizabethan Christmases when festivities were on a grand scale. Georgian Christmases were much quieter and more sedate, although there were also balls and parties (Jane Austen loved them). We see how the Victorians and Charles Dickens 'invented' the commercial Christmas; look at it in all its glory and discuss its confections, cards, crackers, decorations and games. Finally, a look at Twentieth Century Christmas celebrations and how the festive season was spent from the early century through to the Fifties.
Illustrated with slides, books, video. A feast of festive fun to brighten your day with a friendly group.
Illustrated with powerpoint slideshows, books and documentary.
Saturday 11 December 11am-3pm
Ref no: CLO665 Fee: £28
Enrol in person at Student Centre, Pelham Street, Tel 01273 667704 or online
https://www.gbmc.ac.uk/history-customs-myths-and-legends-of-winter-in-the-festive-season-brighton-metleisure
REGENCY TOWN HOUSE BN3 1EH
👻Things That Go Bump in the Night: A Halloween Happening 🎃
🧁Scary poetry and cake🧁
October date and time to be confirmed only if covid situation eases
2022
TAUGHT AT PELHAM STREET CAMPUS, BRIGHTON:
E: admissions-brighton@gbmc.ac.uk
🍃 SPRING 2022 🍃
The Novel as Social History: Life, Work, Leisure and Love
Within every piece of fiction is a wealth of information on culture and social life which can lead us into a deeper understanding of a subject, time or place, period in history, genre, working conditions, habits, style or social trend that we might pursue further, or deepen our knowledge and intensify our interest.
You are expected to participate in group discussion in the relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Full reading list from tutor: SARAH.TOBIAS@gbmc.ac.uk
5 Fortnightly Saturdays start 15 January 11am-1pm
Ref CL0030-1C Fee £65
https://www.gbmc.ac.uk/the-novel-as-social-history-life-work-leisure-brighton-metleisure
The Victorian World 1851-1875
Rich and poor and their world: their architecture and living conditions - from large country estates and town houses to humble cottages and town rookeries of the residuum; their social life, culture and the impact of influential women.
We study how dwellings were built and furnished and view the internal workings of the home. There was a strict hierarchy which existed “below stairs” which was far more snobbish than that between master and servant. The domestic life of the servant, their duties, wages and relationship with the houses in which they worked is a fascinating one. Mrs. Beeton was the Delia Smith of her day and introduced technology into household management.
Other course themes include the poor, their lack of amenities, deficient nutrition and medical attention and the effect of their appalling living and working conditions. We also see how campaigning women made a difference, such as Barbara Bodichon who wrote “Women and Work” which argued that a married women's dependence on her husband was degrading. We also reflect on the colourful world of William Morris and the Arts & Crafts Movement.
Illustrated with PowerPoint slideshows, images and texts.
10 weeks Mondays 1.30-3.30pm start 17 January
Ref CL0059-1C Fee £131
https://www.gbmc.ac.uk/history-the-victorian-world-1851-1875-brighton-metleisure
Spring courses at fabulous, historic Preston Manor - a unique venue Free parking on forecourt, buses stop almost outside and nearby trains
This historic house, at the end of Preston Park, decorated in Edwardian style and with rooms on four floors, is a delightfully unique and hugely atmospheric setting for studying. The tutor is also a house guide and lecturer.
The Edwardians: A Golden Age (1900-1910)
We study the short ‘Golden Age’ before ‘the black pit of war’ (J.B. Priestley’s description) that was to change the idyll of elegant living for the wealthy socialising on a grand scale, but was also a tarnished age for the poor living in slums. We compare domestic, social and cultural life, including how paintings and literature depicted society. Includes house tours above and below stairs.
Illustrated with powerpoint slideshows, books, prints, paintings and texts.
8 weeks Tuesday 11am-1pm Start 25 January
Ref CL0081-1C Fee £105
Ref CL0081-1C Fee £105
https://www.gbmc.ac.uk/history-the-edwardians-a-golden-age-1900-1914-brighton-metleisure
A History of Fashion and Society 1700-2000
This course is for lovers of fashion and British social and cultural history. It examines how social history has inspired fashion, just as clothes have influenced social and cultural history.
We examine how the social and cultural background of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries influenced British fashion then and now; focussing on aspects of trendsetting fashion such as the voluminous and extravagant court dresses of the eighteenth century and the dandy; Victorian crinoline, bustle and aestheticism; Edwardian art nouveau, elegant art deco era, wartime recycling, swinging sixties, and subculture of mods, rockers, goths, skinheads and punks.
You will learn how to read fashion and how informs us us and what your clothes say about you. We will examine key style developments and designers such as Mary Quant and the "Swinging Sixties". A really exciting and fascinating course that will make you think differently about style, clothing and what you and others wear.
Illustrated with masses of fashion illustrations and powerpoint slideshows.
8 weeks start Tuesday 1.30-3.30pm Start 25 January
Ref CL0276-1C Fee £105
https://www.gbmc.ac.uk/a-history-of-fashion-and-society-1700-2000-brighton-metleisure
A Day in the Life of an Edwardian House
You will be welcomed to the house with tea, coffee or hot chocolate. Then, study the highly absorbing subject of how houses were run by hard-working servants and learn of their various duties –below and above stairs, Theirs was a long day: up early and to bed late. We compare their daily life with the wealthy living upstairs and examine the rather different lifestyles. The tutor is also a house guide who will lead a tour of the manor seeing how rooms were used here and elsewhere. You will visit parts of the house not normally open to the public.
A fascinating subject studied in a fascinating historic house, especially if you enjoy TV programmes such as “Upstairs, Downstairs” and “Downton Abbey”.
Illustrated with powerpoint slides, film and house tour. Bring a packed lunch to eat in the servant’s room. Tea and coffee will be provided.
One day Saturday 26 March 10.30am-3.30pm Ref: CL0668-1C Fee £28
https://www.gbmc.ac.uk/a-day-in-the-life-of-an-edwardian-house-metleisure
MET course at WHITEHAWK INN
Brighton BN2 5NS (buses stop outside):
Women: Wartime, the Homefront and Post-war Britain
For those who are interested in women’s studies and what life was like for them at work and in the home during the second world war, and post-war (late1940s & 50s); when lives and conditions had changed considerably
We study life for women at war and on the homefront: their occupations in the armed services, as pilots, nurses, typists, clerks; working in the Land Army, in factories, in the WRVS and other voluntary organisations, as well as being housewives and mothers. At home during war and after, women had to cope with rationing and learning to ‘make do and mend’ while attempting to remain glamorous keeping up with fashion and cosmetics.
Varndean College at
When war ended women found it difficult to give up their new independence. Family life changed and so did relationships. We investigate social and cultural changes that followed the upheavals of World War 2, including architecture, housing, living and working conditions, relationships, fashion, books, cinema and public health - such as the forming of the NHS in 1948. We also focus on changes for women and the adjustments to their domestic, social and family life following the war.
Illustrated with PowerPoint slideshows,and documentary film.
10 weeks Wednesday start 19 January 1-3pm
Ref CL0618 -1C Fee A £20 B £10 (Benefits)
https://www.gbmc.ac.uk/history-women-wwii-home-front-and-post-war-britain-brighton-met
Varndean College atThe Church of the Holy Cross, Downsway, Woodingdean (Brighton) BN2 6BD (Buses 2, 2A, 22, 22A stop outside, car park across road outside library)
Introducing the Victorians
6 weeks Monday 10.00 - 12.00 - February start date to be announced
SINGLE SATURDAY AT PELHAM STREET CAMPUS, BRIGHTON:
LOOKING AT VICTORIAN ART - PAINTINGS AS SOCIAL HISTORY
The fascinating, colourful Victorian narrative and figurative paintings tell us much more than the main picture and are full of symbolism and meaning, exposing other features hardly noticed: revealing massive social, economic and cultural changes, turmoil and emotions.
We study later Victorian artists who wanted to show domestic scenes and ‘real life’ and were not afraid of painting controversial subjects which might shock the public. Paintings, such as the large William Powell Frith’s Derby Day were so popular when they were shown that a rail was needed to stop the public from getting too close to the pictures and damaging them.
Domestic scenes showed interiors of everyday life which appealed to the public. Dickens and Elizabeth Gaskell chose to use fiction to expose social conditions in a way that fired the reader’s interest and enabled them to become aware and to discuss, maybe act. Artists attempted to expose conditions by painting them realistically rather than making the subjects beautiful. Some took a moral stance, and the fallen woman was a popular subject.
Illustrated with masses of Victorian paintings on powerpoint slidehows.
SATURDAY 12 MARCH 11am-3pm Ref No: CL0669-1C Fee £28
https://www.gbmc.ac.uk/history-looking-at-victorian-art-paintings-as-social-history-brighton-metleisure
🌞 SUMMER 2022 🌞
Courses start April
TAUGHT AT PELHAM STREET CAMPUS, BRIGHTON:E: admissions-brighton@gbmc.ac.uk
Victorian Life and Leisure 1851-1875
We study improvements in working hours and conditions but still long and continuous toil for the poor and an unhealthy urban environment with little time off. But, society was changing and we explore the urban and rural environment and the importance of getting to the countryside for a day out, and for green spaces near industrial areas.
1871 gave people a few days off. Holidays for all. The seaside was particularly popular and where people cast off inhibitions. There were tea gardens serving beer and wine, dancing, fireworks, travelling fairs, circus, theatre, music hall, Gilbert and Sullivan and sport.
Illustrated with powerpoint slides, images and texts.
6 weeks Mondays 1.30-3.30pm start 25 April
Ref CL0028-1C Fee £78
https://www.gbmc.ac.uk/history-victorians-brighton-metleisure
Art Deco and the ‘Moderne’ (1918-1939)
The smoothly distinctive ‘Modernist’ style dominated all aspects of domestic and cultural life and was notable for its architectural and design features. The iconic, elegant style was used to furnish homes in a new and exciting fashion, utilizing modern technology and materials, and electrical devices.
Illustrated with powerpoint slidehows, film and documentary.
Illustrated with powerpoint slidehows, film and documentary.
6 weeks Tuesday 7-9pm start 26 April Ref: CL0068-1C Fee £76
Summer 2022 Saturday courses
🌞Summer Reading: Books, books and more books!
Unique course comprising literature and social and cultural history.
Books for summer reading - recommendations, discussion, background social history... and novels to read before class. If you like books, literature and social history – this is for you! A different, unusual, exciting way of reading and learning in a friendly, relaxed group. We also view extracts of two of the novels that were made into films.
A reading list is available from the tutor and you will be expected to participate in group discussion.
Saturday 30 April 10am-4pm
Ref CL0067-1C Fee £25
https://www.gbmc.ac.uk/history-summer-reading-met-leisure
MET course at WHITEHAWK INN
Brighton BN2 5NS (buses stop outside):
The History of Brighton – a unique resort
Ref CL0671 -1C Fee A £20 B £10 (Benefits)
https://www.gbmc.ac.uk/history-a-unique-resort-brighton-met-leisure
Summer in the City: exploring Brighton's unique history
(includes 3 Brighton field trips)
5 weeks Saturday 11am-1pm start 7 May
Ref: CL0027-1C Fee: £68
https://www.gbmc.ac.uk/history-exploring-brightons-history-metleisure
Varndean College at The Church of the Holy Cross, Downsway, Woodingdean (Brighton) BN2 6BD (Buses 2, 2A, 22, 22A stop outside, car park across road outside library) The Shaping of Early Victorian Britain (1837-1850) 6 weeks Monday 10.00 - 12.00 - May start date to be announced
OTHER EVENTS
Study day at the West Pier Centre
Patrick Hamilton’s “The West Pier”
followed by cocktails or tea at Metropole Hotel
followed by cocktails or tea at Metropole Hotel
We study social, cultural, local and West Pier history, characters and events within Patrick Hamilton’s excellent novel, followed by tea at the Hotel Metropole.
Morning session will be followed by a short seafront tour. Bring a packed lunch to eat on the beach or forecourt - or several cafes nearby. After our afternoon session we will go across the road to the Metropole Hotel for afternoon tea or cocktails. The hotel features in the novel.
Illustrated with powerpoint slideshow. Please read short novel before the session.
Illustrated with powerpoint slideshow. Please read short novel before the session.
Fee £28 (plus booking fee) (Does not include refreshments at the Metropole for which you pay separately. Cocktails from £9, cup of tea £2.90, full afternoon tea £24 - two can share - Hotel suggests two afternoon teas shared by three - with additional cups of tea) Book via EventBrite:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/study-day-patrick-hamiltons-the-west-pier-tickets-98996943
Tutor and guide is ex-West Pier tour guide
Tutor and guide is ex-West Pier tour guide
THIS EVENT IS POSTPONE UNTIL 2022. INFORMATION WILL BE POSTED HERE OR YOU CAN CONTACT ME.
THE REGENCY TOWN HOUSE
13 Brunswick Square, Hove, BN3 1EH
A really exciting and unique event:
13 Brunswick Square, Hove, BN3 1EH
A really exciting and unique event:
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A REGENCY TOWN HOUSE
Presented by lecturer and guide Sarah Tobias
and Town House cook Paul Couchman
You will be welcomed with hot chocolate (or coffee) and plum cake in the kitchen followed by discussion on servant duties and then on to the basement of no. 10 Brunswick Square which is a time capsule, having been left undisturbed for many years, where you will enjoy a guided tour. Regency inspired lunch back at the Town House will be followed by an illustrated talk in the small servant hall on daily life for the wealthy who lived in the main part of the house - which we will then tour. Discussion, questions and answer session with afternoon tea and cake ends our pleasant day.
£60 includes all talks, tours, hot drinks, lunch and cake.
Early Bird offer £47 Book via eventbrite - there is a booking fee:
An Autumn Day in the Life of a Regency Town House
£60 includes all talks, tours, hot drinks, lunch and cake.
Early Bird offer £47 Book via eventbrite - there is a booking fee.
THESE EVENTS ARE POSTPONED UNTIL 2022. INFORMATION WILL BE POSTED HERE OR YOU CAN CONTACT ME. IT WILL NOW RUN 2022
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Sarah Tobias MA, BA Hons, Dip Eur Hum
Entertaining lecturer in social, cultural and local (Brighton, Sussex, UK) history
Contact me for talks/guided walks/visits for groups, clubs, societies.
Current list of 30+ topics
Also contact me for poetry readings and narrations.
More information about me, my subjects, research and contact:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-tobias-0318943a?trk=nav_responsive_tab_profile
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Courses -Venue Addresses, transport and refreshments
Brighton Metroplitan College MET (formerly City College)
Pelham Street, Brighton BN1 4FA
Location:
Behind York Place & London Road, turn up Cheapside – Aldi supermarket on corner. Or, turn left in Trafalgar St walking down from Station.
Transport & Parking:
Lots of buses nearby.
Nearby car park, about 5 minutes walk.
Railway station few minutes walk
Refreshments and further information:
College canteen. Tea and coffee bar on balcony of Main Building. Vending machine.
Coffee shops, small cafés and public houses in nearby London Road
London Road and Trafalgar Street: many shops, some banks and supermarkets
Whitehawk Inn Community Centre
Whitehawk Road Brighton, BN2 3NS
Transport & Parking:
Buses stop nearby and some outside venue
Metered street car parking
Refreshments:
Café and garden area
Further information:
Shops, Co-op, public library in same road.
Few minutes walk to sea, beach and Marina or East Brighton Park
Holy Cross Church Hall, Woodingdean
Warren Road, Brighton, BN2 6ND
Transport & Parking:
Car park outside Library and Community Centre over the road, opposite church hall. Bus nos 2, 22, 22A stop nearby.
Refreshments:
Tea-making facilities in hall. Small cafes nearby. Downs Hotel almost next door serves tea, coffee and refreshments at bar and has outside area.
Further information:
Woodingdean public library over the road. Shops, Co-op, dry cleaners nearby
Rottingdean Whiteway Centre
Whiteway Lane, Rottingdean, Brighton, BN2 7HB
Transport & Parking:
Very small car park outside, some nearby parking in side streets, car parks on main sea road (few mins walk). Bus nos 2, 22, 22A stop nearby, Bus nos 12, 12A, 12X, 27C, 47 stop by the White Horse Hotel on the seafront - short walk.
Refreshments:
Tea-making facilities in hall. Small cafes nearby and in Museum tea garden next door during summer.
Further information:
Rottingdean public library and museum next door (opening times vary). Shops and Co-op in the High Street. Post office. Several historic public houses, village pond, windmill (not generally open), Grade II listed 1300s St Margaret's Church, accessible downland and a few minutes from the sea and beach.
Preston Manor
Preston Drove, Brighton BN1 6SD
Location:
Situated end of Preston Park.
Transport & Parking:
Buses and rail nearby
Free parking outside and in adjacent street.
Refreshments:
No cafe. Refreshments provided by staff
Delicatessen cafe and public houses opposite and in Preston Drove. Chalet restaurant in park.
The Regency Town House
13 Brunswick Square, Hove, BN3 1EH
Transport & Parking:
Buses stop at the top of Brunswick square in Western Road
Very limited parking.
Refreshments:
Refreshments provided
Lots of shops and cafes in Western Road. Seafront is about 2 minutes walk
The West Pier Centre
103-105 King's Road Arches, Brighton, BN1 2FN
103-105 King's Road Arches, Brighton, BN1 2FN
Transport & Parking:
Nearby car parks - Regency Square. Buses stop in Western Road and walk down.
Refreshments:
Wine or cool drink provided
Situated on the lower prom and seafront. Various shops and lots of cafes and restaurants. Hotels on upper level over the road. Western Road and popular streets of Brighton with many shops and cafes are 10-20 minutes walk
Sussex University
Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RH
Location:
Campus located in the South Downs National Park
Transport & Parking:
Buses and rail nearby into town and elsewhere
Car parks
Refreshments:
Cafes and restaurants on campus.
Co-op, pharmacy, books and stationery shops
