Newhaven Historical Society & Museum is delighted to invite Ian Gledhill as our guest speaker this month.
Ian has had a very varied career, from designing underground railways as an engineer for London Transport, to appearing in pantomime with Julian Clary. In between he has worked in travel and tourism, music publishing, television, and especially the theatre, where he has been an actor, director, set designer, stage manager and opera translator. Another of his interests is history and Ian makes a very welcome return to talk about the history of the transport that once served Brighton (but not Hove!). Brighton was the last town in the world still to build open topped trams, as late as 1937.
Guests welcome: Admission £5.00 - or join the Society on the evening for £8.00 and get free admission to all 3 remaining talks during 2023, plus free entry to Newhaven and Seaford Museums. Members free
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £5.00 per ticket |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
From Brighton or Peacehaven, head East along the A259. As you reach the one way system follow it round, as if you are returning into Brighton (do not cross over the bridge). After the bridge take the 2nd left into South Road, then the first right into Hill Side. The Hillcrest Centre is part way up on the left. You can access the free car park either from Hill Crest Road or Bay Vue Road (which is a continuation of Hill Side.
From Seaford or Eastbourne, head West along the A259 towards Newhaven. Continue along the A259 crossing two roundabouts. Take the 1st exit on the first roundabout and the third exit on the second and continue over the flyer over and bridge. After you have crossed the bridge take the 2nd left into South Road, then the first right into Hill Side. The Hillcrest Centre is part way up on the left. You can access the free car park either from Hill Crest Road or Bay Vue Road (which is a continuation of Hill Side).
From Lewes, you can take either the C7 to Newhaven until you join the one-way system, then follow directions as if coming from Brighton. Alternatively you can take the A26, and then bear left at the junction with the B2109 (signposted Newhaven). Continue along this road until you reach a roundabout. Take the 2nd exit onto the A259, then take the 3rd exit on the second roundabout and continue over the flyer over and bridge. After you have crossed the bridge take the 2nd left into South Road, then the first right into Hill Side. The Hillcrest Centre is part way up on the left. You can access the free car park either from Hill Crest Road or Bay Vue Road (which is a continuation of Hill Side).
By Train: Take the train to Newhaven Town Station (from Brighton, Lewes & Seaford - change at Lewes if coming from Eastbourne). Turn left as you come out of the station and follow the path towards the bridge. Walk over the bridge and continue along the pavement that runs alongside the A259 one-way System. Take the 2nd left into South Road (Volunteer Inn on the corner), then the first right into Hill Side. The Hillcrest Centre is part way up on the left. You can access it through the car park either from Hill Crest Road or Bay Vue Road (which is a continuation of Hill Side).
By Bus: Brighton & Hove buses 12, 12A, 12X, N12, 14 & 14C serve Newhaven from both the East and West see www.buses.co.uk/ for details. If coming from Brighton or Peacehaven alight at Lower Place, as you step off the bus, walk through the twitten that takes you to the town centre. Turn right and follow the road round as it turns into Meeching Road. Cross the A259 at the pedestrian lights and continue along Meeching Road. When you get to the end of the road you will see the Hill Crest Centre car park in front of you. If coming from Eastbourne of Seaford alight at Elim Church turn left and walk slightly down the hill, turning right into Norman Road. You will see the Hillcrest Centre at the end of the road in front of you.
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