Burges was responsible for designing the second, larger, half of the church of St Michael and All Angels and was an exponent of ‘High Victorian’ architecture. This lecture about his life and work will be held in the church as a joint event with the Friends of St Michael. Matthew Williams is an expert on ...continue reading "William Burges—Gothic Revival Genius"
A Regency Society free lecture by Karen Averby All are invited. No need to book. Since Brighton emerged as an exclusive resort in the 18th century, its varied visitors have required accommodation. In the early days newly built houses were leased for the ‘season’, but increasing visitor numbers led to the growth of commercial ventures, ...continue reading "Seaside Hotels"
A free Regency Society lecture All are invited. No need to book. One of the most interesting and exciting award-winning architectural firms of the moment, Stephen Proctor and Andrew Matthews will talk about place-making, clarifying urban areas, respecting historical contexts, strengthening a sense of place and identity. Among their works are a neighbourhood of new ...continue reading "Proctor and Matthews, Architects"
A free Regency Society lecture by Dr Katie Carpenter All are invited. No need to book. This talk delves into the extraordinary life of Caroline of Brunswick, the despised wife of George IV. Whilst Caroline was loved by the public, she was hated by her husband, who spend much of his marriage trying to be ...continue reading "Caroline of Brunswick: Queen on trial"
What a combination! Regency Society John Small Lecture by Kelvin MacDonald All are invited to this free event. No need to book. From Plato to Le Corbusier and from Thomas More to Walt Disney people have described their ideal city and from Robert Owen to Tomáš Baťa people have tried to build it. This lecture ...continue reading "AGM and Utopia"
