Battle Over West Sussex

Battle over West Sussex

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Event Details

Event Date:

~~25-10-2022~~

Start time: 19:00

End time: 21:00

Event Short Description

The story of the Battle of Britain as it was fought in the skies of West Sussex during WWII

Event Information

Talk on the Battle over West Sussex

Andy Saunders’ talk will explore the story of the Battle of Britain as it was fought over West Sussex, looking at specific events and incidents and telling the story of individual episodes of courage and drama.

Dozens of incidents will be brought to life in this illustrated talk, and will particularly emphasise the human stories behind these episodes – including the story of participants, survivors and local civilians who were caught up in the dramatic events of 1940.

Venue: Online and live at West Sussex Record Office, Orchard Street, Chichester.

NOTE: If you book on www.eventbrite.co.uk, you join online and will not be able to attend the event in person at the Record Office. If you would prefer to attend in person, book on 01243 753602.

Admission Details

Adult: £8 (in-person); £5 (online)

Child: £8 (in-person); £5 (online)

Child Age Limit:

Concession Details:

Organiser Details

Name: Matthew Jones

Email: record.office@westsussex.gov.uk

Website: https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/leisure-recreation-and-community/history-and-heritage/west-sussex-record-office/whats-on-at-the-record-office/

Venue Details

Online - Platform Zoom webinar (no Zoom account required)