Talks & Events

This talk marks the premiere of The Detectorist, an audio mystery drama by Anna Bertmark. Through an illustrative journey, the talk shares curious discoveries made during the project’s research process, including interviews with local metal detectorists, historians, and enthusiasts. Introducing the premise of The Detectorist and its themes of narrative … Read more

This talk examines a much-ridiculed aspect of British seaside dress. More than an unfashionable solution to the vagaries of the weather, however, wearing socks and sandals can be surprisingly radical. This talk charts their origins, their intersection with the history of socialism, and their association with local figures and events, … Read more

Based on Kathryn’s new book of the same title, this talk explores how seaside buildings changed between 1920 and 2000. Though this period covers both the heyday and the dramatic decline in popularity of the British seaside holiday Kathryn will show that new attractions were created throughout the century to … Read more

“I have always loved the local seafront whatever the weather. Always changeable; sometimes scorching hot, at other times cold and rainy. For this talk, take a ‘virtual’ walk along the seafront to see pictures and paintings of some of the fiercest storms to have hit the local coast. Some tales … Read more