The army and tabks parading in Eastbourne during WWII

Events

Programme of talks
All meetings take place at St Andrews Parish Hall.
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
7:00 pm
ELHS 54th AGM Followed By Department Stores of Eastbourne

ELHS member Paul Jordan will present an illustrated presentation and insight into the history of long gone Eastbourne department stores including, A&N, Barkers, Beales, Bobby & Co, Dale & Kerley's and Plummers.

by
Paul Jordan
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
7:00 pm
Meads, An Educational Heartland

With his background in education Chris will tell us how Eastbourne attracted many schools and colleges over the later part of the 19th century and through to  the second world war. What those schools were like and how they changed a community.

by
Chris Neighbour
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
7:00 pm
Entertainment & Fun

Eastbourne's favourite Tea Dance Host and Musical Organist who has entertained locals and holiday makers since 1974.

Chris Mannion will share some of his memories with us during an illustrated talk about his lifetime in entertainment, locally, Nationally and Internationally.

by
Chris Mannion
Meetings are held in:

St Andrew's Parish Hall
425 Seaside
Eastbourne
BN22 7RT (along the lane beside the Arlington Arms)

Doors open at 6.45pm

Everyone welcome. Members free; visitors £2 per person.

In the event of circumstances beyond our control, such as cancellation by a speaker at short notice, we will do all we can to find a replacement.

For further information about meetings: Tel. 01323 641604