The “Little Spain” shop in Cornfield Road
In the period of the Spanish Civil War (1936–39), Eastbourne had a “Little Spain” shop in Cornfield Road which operated for two weeks to raise funds for Spanish refugees. It […]
The View Hotel
(formerly the Transport and General Workers’ Union Convalescence Hotel and Conference Centre). The View Hotel is distinctive in design, the concept of a British architect. News was put about that
The Town Hall, November 1913
Why did a crowd of 3,000 working-class Labour supporters gather outside of Eastbourne Town Hall on a cold November evening, eagerly awaiting the results of the 1913 municipal elections? Well,
Boats on the Beach – Engels’ ashes and Eleanor Marx
Before the formation of the seafront, the beach directly east of the pier was the loading point of the early coal barges. A little further along is where the fishermen
Sussex Modernism Exhibition – “Pay What You Can” day
Yes, by now you’ll be aware that the 2 centre panels of the International Workers Mural are on display at the Towner Eastbourne in the Sussex Modernism Exhibition Great news.
Mural Pull-Out
Fantastic news 🤗 The Concertina Mural has arrived 👏🚩👏 The Eastbourne International Workers Mural pull-out! It works!! Available soon. 🚩
What Does It Mean To Be Together -Sussex Modernism Panel Discussion
Some of you, by now, would have visited the Sussex Modernism Exhibition at The Towner and seen the 2 central panels of the 14 panelled International Workers Mural. This 89
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