Sussex Historian Chris Hare presents a riveting double bill of forgotten history that deserves to be remembered:

Shocking Shoreham – A blind and paralysed prophetess, religious intolerance, including riots against the Salvation Army, wild festivals and celebrations, and the UK’S first openly gay politician – just a few aspects of Shoreham’s history that Chris will touch on in this illustrated talk.

South Downes Generations – Over two years, Chris led a project team, recording memories of county people and delving into neglected archives, to reveal fascinating and unexpected glimpses of South Downes’ social history which he will share, including recorded interviews.

Tickets: online via the Wordfest Website or available from Shoreham Art Gallery, Brunswick Road.                                                                                    Information and tickets from Wordfest Stall at Shoreham Farmers Market and Artisan Markets, July 9, July 23, August 13, August 27, Sept 10, Sept 24