About this Event
Curious Histories pitches up at Brighton's friendly East Street Tap for its summer special double-bill. Mat Homewood and Jonathan Scott present two surprising stories of human entertainment. All profits from the evening will be going to help the Re-engage charity.
Our talks:
A Turbulent History of Pub Life in Lewes
Lewes was once famous for having ‘seven churches, seven breweries, and seventy pubs’. Although there's lots of public info about the town's pubs themselves, far less is known about the goings-on within their walls. Mat Homewood seeks to remedy that in his intriguing talk. Hear about the smoking concerts, the social clubs and the family knees-ups; the landlords, landladies and ribald customers; and, of course, the impressive drunkenness, which reached its height during the Edwardian period. We are promised plenty of bizarre tales about Lewes' leglessness.
Into the Groove
Jonathan Scott investigates the eccentric story of recorded sound from the first attempts to reproduce sounds, through the invention of the phonograph, to the rise, fall, and rise again of the vinyl LP record. Expect accounts of maverick experimentation, scientific rivalry, and remarkable ingenuity in the development of the modulated groove.
Our speakers:
Mat Homewood is a specialist genealogist and local historian, with an MPhil from Sussex University on Victorian migration in the county. Not only an accomplished speaker, Mat also produces immaculately researched family trees in traditional pen and ink for his clients.
Jonathan Scott is the author of the subject of his talk for Curious Histories. He's also a record collector, genealogist and regular contributor to the BBC's Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine.
FAQs
How do I find out more about Curious Histories?
You can follow us here on eventbrite, or join our public facebook chat group.
How do I get to the ?
It's towards the southen end of East Street, in the Lanes. On-street parking in the vicinity is very limited, but all major city bus routes stop within a three-minute walk of the venue (alight at North Street). Brighton railway station is approximately a fifteen-minute walk from the pub.
What refreshments will be available?
Buy your drinks in the bar downstairs before the event and at the interval - you can bring them up to the show.
How does this Curious Histories event support good causes?
We're delighted to say that profits from the show will be going to Re-engage, a charity supporting older people who are socially isolated, helping to protect them from scams and fraud, offering them 'phone buddies', and hosting tea-parties.
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to attend the talks?
The event will be held in licensed premises, so sadly minimum age is 18.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No, we will have a list of names on the door.
What if I've bought a ticket but am unable to come?
If you're not able to come, you are welcome to offer your ticket to someone else. If you can't give your ticket to another person, drop Curious Histories a line - if the event is sold out we may be able to re-sell it for you.
Will latecomers be admitted?
Talks will begin at 7.30pm, but there will be some places reserved for latecomers.
Is there wheelchair access to the venue?
Unfortunately, the nature of the building makes wheelchair access to the upper floor of the pub impossible.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
East Street Tap, 74 East Street, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom
GBP 5.00 to GBP 5.50