Our next “Drop-in” on Tuesday 10th February will feature a discussion with Jane Traies (Author and Film Maker) about how to obtain information and stories through “Oral Histories” ….hope you can join us from 5.30-6.45 with drinks at the Dorset afterwards Read more
Talk by Sue Delafons on Tuesday 10th March at 2:30pm at The Friends’ Meeting House, Ship Street, Brighton. £2.50 on the door. Also guided Walk: selected highlights of the above on Saturday 14th March at 11 am Guided walk starting @ Read more
Hello everyone! 2025 was a very busy and successful year for our group. In addition to attracting many new supporters, holding popular monthly drop-in sessions and raising our profile via social media we engaged in a wide range of activities including … • Publication of Read more
Many of our supporters joined us for our annual Christmas meal at Côte, Brighton. There was much merriment and a good night was had by all!
Here are some photos of a recent exhibition we had at Theatre Royal, Brighton. There was a great deal of interest in our work. Our stall displayed BHWHG’s ‘Notable Women’s Walk’ which you can find here: https://brightonwomenshistory.org.uk/brighton-notable-womens-walk-north-laine-and-montpelier-clifton/ and also featured Read more
It is with great sadness that our friend and BHWHG member Valerie Mainstone has passed away. Valerie joined BHWHG at the invitation of its founder Jean Calder in 2018. Valerie became Joint Chair with Helen Waddup – together they had Read more
This new walk celebrates a wide range of Brighton women from the theatrical, medical and legal professions, businesswomen, campaigners and reformers, and a secret agent. Many were involved in the fight for women’s rights, and the walk features four plaques commemorating the Read more
BHWHG has campaigned successfully with the Theatre Royal for a blue plaque for theatre manager Ellen Nye Chart, which will be unveiled in June 2026. More information on Ellen Nye can be found on our Notable Women section – https://brightonwomenshistory.org.uk/ellen-nye-chart-1839-1892/
Heritage Open Days 2025: there will be a BHWHG exhibition and talk at 2.30pm at the Regency Town House on Saturday 13th September at 2:30pm; and a guided ‘Brighton Notable Women Walk’ at 10.30am on Sunday 14th from Montpelier Crescent. Read more
Brunswick Festival http://www.brunswickfestival.org.uk/….. We are delighted to have been invited to display some of our work at the Regency Town House; 13 Brunswick Square on Saturday 16th August from 12 pm onwards. Please join us on the entrance level of the house, Read more