Information - Floating Memories Exhibition

Floating Memories Exhibition

 

Event Date

Thursday 6th September, Friday 7th September, Saturday 8th September, Sunday 9th September

 

Event Times

10:00-17:00

 

Address
Brighton Fishing Museum
201 King's Road Arches
Brighton & Hove
East Sussex
BN1 1NB

 

Description
The Floating Memories exhibition at the Brighton Fishing Museum presents some of the highlights from the club’s 150-year-old archive. The summer of 1946 was a landmark for Brighton. After six years, the barbed wire at the entrances to the beaches had gone and people could sunbathe and swim. For many children it was their first access to the pebbles. Roger Dunford, of Brighton Swimming Club, took his 16MM film camera out in a rowing boat to the Palace Pier climbed to the top, sat on the sign, waved and recorded unique 16mm film footage. This now forms part of the Floating Memories exhibition chronicling the Club’s history and Brighton’s close bonds with the sea. Visitors will be greeted by members of the project team to hear stories about the intrepid one-legged swimming instructor Ctn Henry Camp who founded the Club in 1860 and discover what members enjoyed doing 100 years ago - acquatic tea parties, water polo competitions and high diving from the Chain, West and Palace Piers!

 

Public Transport Details


Bus information: http://www.buses.co.uk
Train information: http://www.nationalrail.co.uk

 

On-site Parking

Parking available in nearby car park (Black Lion Street). Please note that this is a very busy location, so arrive early.

 

Facilities


On-site Toilets Available

Full Wheelchair Access

 

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