Sussex Piers and Kursaals – Dr. Kathryn Ferry

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Event Details

Event Date:

16-04-2026

Start time: 19:00

End time: 21:00

Event Short Description

A talk on how Sussex piers developed following the introduction of the railways in the 19th century.

Event Information

Dr. Kathryn Ferry is a historian specialising in Architecture, Design and Seaside Culture.
Her list of publications ranges from the history of beach huts, through Victorian homes and 1950s kitchens, to the official history of Butlin’s and the story of Britain’s largest Anglican convent at East Grinstead.
She is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, Media Officer for the National Piers Society and a committee member of the Plastics Historical Society.

Admission Details

Adult: 2.00

Child: FREE

Child Age Limit: 16

Concession Details: Sussex Family History Group Members free

Organiser Details

Name: Sussex Family History Group, Worthing Meeting Centre

Telephone: 01903 245639

Email: spi@sfhg.uk

Venue Details

Address: SFHG Worthing Meeting Centre, Worthing, Sussex, BN13 1NP

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