The Radical History Seafront Trail
The Radical History Seaside Trail is a delightful walk starting at the Eastbourne Pier and proceeding westwards. It charts some of Eastbourne’s radical history including, Engels’ love for our seaside […]
JACK JONES, THE EASTBOURNE CENTRE & THE MURAL
Jack Jones holds significant historical and cultural ties to Eastbourne, particularly through his role in establishing The Eastbourne Centre, now known as The View Hotel. Jack Jones, a prominent British
Tribute to Mike Jones : Mural Artist
International Workers Mural Tribute to Mike Jones : Mick Jones was one of the Workers Cooperative artists who painted the International Workers Mural that used to be displayed at the
Poetry Cafe Eastbourne @ Towner – “A Better Life For All”
POETRY CAFE EASTBOURNE @ TOWNER – 04.07.25. What a treat this event was, the second time Poetry Cafe Eastbourne have hosted at The Towner art gallery. Local poets recited their
Trade Union Mural Panels to be exhibited in Eastbourne
If you’ve been following the radical history of Eastbourne then you will know about the International Workers Mural or “The Forward March of Labour” that used to be displayed in
Mary Ann Gilbert (1776-1845)
Mary Ann Gilbert was born into the wealthy and prominent Gilbert family in 1776. At the age of 6 she lost her father and when her mother passed away in
Paul Robeson (1898-1976)
Paul Robeson, the legendary black American socialist, singer and film star Paul Robeson performed in the town in the late 1920s and throughout the 1930s. Find out more in this article
Friedrich Engels (1820-1895)
Who was Friedrich Engels? Among other things, Friedrich Engels was one of the most remarkable figures to have ever lived in Eastbourne in Sussex, and since 2020 was the bicentenary
Eleanor Marx (1855-1898)
What is the connection between Eastbourne and Eleanor Marx (the youngest daughter of Karl Marx)? Answer. On August 27th 1895, on a very stormy day, four set off in a