Portslade History Day takes place on 7 September, centring on the remains of the Norman Manor House ruins. Activities such as walks and talks are designed to appeal to all ages.
A Day of Exploration
Highlights include:
- A tour of the Portslade conservation area, which includes buildings dating back to 1540, a tour of the former convent and grounds, history lectures and more.
- A look at the Grade II listed manor house, described as “Brighton and Hove’s oldest house” and a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
- A chance to learn about the local impact of the Battle of Hastings.
For children, there will be free medieval arts and crafts activities, as well as a chance to try out medieval games and win small prizes.
The event is being staged by members of Fresh Start Portslade, who run various community activities, including heritage trails and local history documentaries.
Funding and Collaboration
Portslade History Day and the Portslade Conservation History Trail has been part-funded by the UK government and Brighton & Hove City Council through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Councillor Alan Robins, chair of Fresh Start Portslade, said: “Portslade History Day is a popular local event, and a chance for Portsladers to celebrate our unique history.
“But it’s an event for residents from right across the city, to come and enjoy a day out in Portslade and discover all that it has to offer – from its ancient heritage to the modern day, from excellent preloved shopping opportunities at Emmaus to the wide range of top-notch pubs and restaurants.”
A Journey Through Time
The manor house will be open for people to take a look around and learn about the local impact of the Battle of Hastings. Guests can also take part in activities such as a tour of the Portslade conservation area, which includes buildings dating back to 1540, a tour of the former convent and grounds, history lectures, and more.
The free event will be staged at Portslade’s Norman ruins in the Old Village on September 7. There will be plenty of activities for children, such as medieval arts and crafts and games to win prizes.
To see the complete schedule for Portslade History Day, visit: www.portsladehistory.co.uk
