Aspects of being a Local Historian
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A little piece of cardboard
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One Man’s back garden
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| I talk about the type of work in which I have become involved, the groups I visit, research etc. I bring a range of
items that I have collected during my research and the world
wide contacts of local history. |
My slides show the wide variety of images available, as we
take a look at the story of the humble picture postcard from
the 1800s to the present day.
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What do you know about Hotham Park? It was originally the
garden of Sir Richard Hotham, Bognor’s founder, and we will
learn of it’s history and uses over the years. |
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Seaside Souvenirs
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English seaside resorts
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Bognor Regis architecture
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| For this talk I bring with me a number of souvenirs that have
been collected over the years and look at who made them
and the changing styles. |
With information from many sources we will take a look at
the development of our seaside resorts from the 1800s to the
present day. What was available to the British holiday maker
in the past? |
We will take a look at the architectural changes within
Bognor Regis, a seaside resort, from the 1700s to the present
day. Viewing changing styles through different eras. |
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Bognor A.L.G
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One Man’s dream
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Photographic history of Bognor
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The story of the Bognor Regis Advanced Landing Ground that was used prior to D-Day in 1944 by numerous squadrons including the Norwegians.
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With images from many sources we take a stroll through the
history of the iconic Butlin’s holiday camps since the 1930s,
from the perspective of the holiday maker and an employee. |
Do you know who it was that took the images of our town,
which we enjoy today whilst we look at the history of our town? |
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Bognor Regis Pier history
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History of Bognor Regis
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| I chart the history of the Bognor Regis Pier which was in fact
the 19th seaside pier to be built. In addition I also provide a
talk on the history of the seaside pier. |
Why not take a stroll, with me, through the history of our
town from the comfort of a chair? |
