Len Caine
Len Caine was for many years a pivotal figure in the Trade Union movement in Eastbourne. He served as Secretary of the Eastbourne Trades Council and was an active member […]
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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
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
George Meek (1868-1921)
George Meek (1868–1921) was a real life, Eastbourne version of Frank Owen, the working-class hero of The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists written by Robert Tressell from 1906 to 1910 in Hastings,