About this Event
In A Brief History of the Coast in 100 Objects, bestselling historian and writer Sally Coulthard uncovers the extraordinary history hidden along Britain's shores. Through 100 fascinating objects—from Roman lighthouses and Viking slave shackles to rosary beads, knitted ganseys and fragments washed up by the tide—she reveals how the coastline has shaped our lives, livelihoods and national identity for thousands of years.
Part history, part treasure hunt, this captivating journey explores the people who have lived, worked, worshipped, traded and travelled along the edge of Britain, bringing forgotten stories vividly back to life through the everyday objects they left behind.
An Oxford-trained archaeologist and anthropologist, Sally has become one of Britain's leading writers on rural history, heritage and material culture. She joins festival patron Kate Fenton to celebrate the objects, landscapes and communities that continue to make our coastline such a rich source of inspiration.
Perfect for lovers of history, archaeology, the seaside and anyone who's ever wondered what stories lie beneath the sand.
Event venue & nearby stays
Whitby Museum, Whitby Museum, Whitby, United Kingdom
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