The Connaught Centre is celebrating its 125th year as an educational institution.
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125 years of education On Saturday, 20th March 2010, The Connaught Centre will be celebrating its 125th year as an educational institution. There is a full programme of events to celebrate and everyone is invited to spend the day in the school. http://www.ccb.ac.uk/public/news/connaught-125
11.30-12.30 Photo Forum Bring along old photographs of your ancestors or yourself. David Simkin, history of photography expert, may well be able to tell you more about them. David has worked on the BBC’s “Who Do You Think You Are”.
12.00-12.45 Hove – A History on Film. A presentation of film clips focussing on Hove’s rich history of early movie making.
14.00-14.20 The Changing Face of Education. An illustrated talk with Sarah Tobias.
14.30-15.30 Into Backstreet Hove…actually. A stroll into The Connaught’s neighbourhood. A onehour guided walk with local historian, Geoffrey Mead. (Brighton Society Event)
The Connaught – An Architectural Gem. Photographs of the architecture of the Connaught and other buildings designed by the architect Thomas Simpson. (Brighton Society Event)
About Hove – Name this Place Viewers are invite to match photos with a list of locations (a prize for the best entry). (Brighton Society and Hove Civic Society event)
Connaught Curiosities Competition for the children. Prizes for locating obscure features of the Connaught Centre. (Brighton Society Event)
Brighton Society Stall Local history books published by Brighton Books and Brighton Town Press with information on the historic JS Gray photographic project that includes many old photographs of Hove.
The Victorian Schools Experience An opportunity for ‘children’ of all ages to experience a taste of Victorian schooling under the watchful eye of our experienced headmaster. You’d better be on your best behaviour!
11.00-12.00 Victorian Class (open to everyone, costumes for children).
12.00-12.30 Open classroom – ask questions about Victorian schooling.
13.00-13.30 Open classroom – ask questions about Victorian schooling.
13.20-14.30 Victorian class (open to everyone, costumes for children).
14.30-15.00 Talk and questions about Victorian schooling.
We hope to see you there. The Brighton Society is grateful to Brighton and Hove City Council for awarding the Society a grant to enable it to mount this exhibition and to set up its associated activities
Enjoy Gayemarie