Speaker: David Gee 

Prior to David’s talk, former fort manager, Ian Everest, will give an introductory illustrated talk about the history of Newhaven Fort – when, why, how – and what happened between its construction during the 1860’s,  until it was left abandoned and ruined some 100 years later.

During 1977, David Gee and Les Thorpe, intrigued by the presence of a derelict Newhaven Fort, climbed over the ramparts to take a closer look. At the time, David was a partner in a respected firm of Auctioneer Estate Agents and Planning Consultants. Les Thorpe and his three brothers owned and operated their own successful building companies in Brighton which specialized in the restoration and repair of old buildings. In this talk, David will tell the story of how Newhaven Fort was saved from being lost forever, by much persuasion, very hard work, dedication in the face of difficult odds – and not taking NO for an answer!

Members free.

Guests welcome: Entrance £5.00

Doors open at 6:45 pm