Talks & slide shows available

NEED A SPEAKER? Take a stroll down Memory Lane or increase your knowledge at an informal and enjoyable occasion.

Schools: My presentation fits in with the National Curriculum and consists of a local history slide show plus relevant artefacts for the children to enjoy.

Duration: 45mins to 90mins. There are lots of talks available (with or without slides) as shown below and I can be available at short notice if a previously arranged talk has been cancelled.

Future Talks/Walks planned:

Thursday 11th September 2008

  • 2.30 p.m. Free Guided tour of Hotham Park as part of the National Heritage Weekend. Open to all
  • Leaving from the Lodge Gate of Hotham Park.

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Friday 14th November 2008

  • A slide talk on the history of Bognor Regis in the Recital Centre, Sudley Road to raise money for the excellent Seafront Lights.  Many new slides this year.

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For information on times and costs, as this event also includes an excellent buffet and so for catering purposes it is a ticket only entry.

SUBJECTS
Seaside Souvenirs
Aspects of being a Local Historian  **NEW**
The lost airfield - Bognor A.L.G.  
Glimpses of Felpham
"A little piece of cardboard" - Postcards
Glimpses of Pagham
History of Bognor Railway Sir R. Hotham - Merton to Bognor **NEW**
Butlin's - One man's dream Research - Domesday to Internet  
A Stroll through Bognor Regis History of English seaside resorts  **NEW**
Churches of Bognor Regis & district   Hotham Park "One man's back garden"
Glimpses of Bognor Regis Bognor Architecture
Ask for other titles, as the list is always growing Bognor Traders
DETAILS OF SOME OF THE TALKS

Aspects of being a Local Historian (Without slides)

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.

Seaside Souvenirs (Without slides)

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.

Bognor A.L.G (Without slides)

The story of the Bognor Regis Advanced Landing Ground that was used prior to D-Day in 1944 by numerous squadrons including the Norwegians.

Bognor Regis Pier history (Slides)

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.

A little piece of cardboard (Slides)

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.

English seaside resorts (Slides)

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?

One Man’s dream (Slides)

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.

One Man’s back garden (Slides)

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.

Bognor Regis architecture (Slides)

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.

Photographic history of Bognor (Slides)

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?

 Above are just some of the titles available for you as an evening's entertainment, 'after dinner' talks or a fund raising event.
I am able to provide my own projector, screen and stand and therefore only require a 3-pin socket. Please contact me for more information.

Please contact me by email or telephone to arrange fees, dates and subjects.

If you do not wish to have a slide show, then arrangements can be made for non-visual talks.

Further Details - Please contact Sylvia Endacott 01243 823830

• TELEPHONE 01243 823 820
• EMAIL: info@bognor-local-history.co.uk