This illustrated talk explores the rich history of Britain’s seafront buildings, from fashionable Georgian resorts to modern day seasides, looking at the buildings that have helped shape our coastal landscapes, from function to leisure…sometimes iconic, sometimes controversial, but always fascinating. Seafronts and their buildings are integral to the development of the seaside, and are where history, architecture, and leisure converge, influenced by changing architectural trends, cultural shifts, and the ever-evolving nature of coastal life. This talk is perfect for lovers of seaside architecture, history and heritage, and and anyone with ancestors who may have enjoyed a leisurely seafront stroll!
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About the Speaker
Karen Averby
Karen Averby is a seaside-loving historian, heritage research consultant and former archivist. She researches, writes, and speaks about buildings, people and places of all types and periods throughout the UK and her specialisms include hotel and house histories, seaside heritage, and local history. She is Director of Archangel Heritage Ltd, a historical research consultancy that provides historical research services for the commercial heritage sector, and also undertakes freelance history and heritage commissions from private clients, as well as working on collaborative community projects. She is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, an Associate of the Institute for Archaeologists, and has written books on seaside hotels, beach huts, and town halls, with more in progress
26/06/2025
14:00 - 15:00
Online
Talk on Zoom by Karen Averby, a seaside-loving historian, heritage research consultant and former archivist.
Location
Online