Vanished Voices - the story of the lost fishing community of Brighton
Brian Ogilvie SpeakerNet Sponsor
- Regions:
- East Sussex, West Sussex
- Notice Period:
- Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Hobby
- Fee:
- Paid: £75 charitable donation (unless a fundraising event)
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 18th August 2026
- Tagged:
Over the course of more than 500 years, Brighton grew from a small village to one of the main fishing towns in the south of England, with most people employed in fishing and allied trades. However, over time, the trade declined for a number of reasons and now no longer exists.
Brian tells the story of this rise and fall, outlining some colourful characters, some unusual facts… and possibly a quiz too!
Brighton and Hove National Trust (January 2026)
"Thank you very much for a delightful and interesting talk to our group last Thursday afternoon.
A number of members have said to me how much they enjoyed it.
Would you be happy to return to us for another talk?" (answer:yes,September 2026!)
Friends of St Michael and All Angels Church Brighton (Feb 2025)
"It was cold outside but that didn’t deter 60 Friends from turning up to enjoy an amusing and informative talk by Brian Ogilvie from Brighton’s Fishing Museum.
He even included a mini sing-song and a jokey quiz where one lucky Friend won a jar of his wife’s legendary whiskey marmalade!"
Views: 1136 | Enquiries: 6About Brian Ogilvie
I am a chartered certified accountant,now semi-retired,with a life-long interest in (among others)local history,art and architecture.I live in Brighton,and lead tours of St Nicholas,the ancient parish church, during the annual Fringe Festival
I am also treasurer and archivist for the local Fishing Museum,and among my talks I tell the story of the 'Vanished Voices' of Brighton's former beach fishing community. https://www.fishingquarter.co.uk/
I enjoy presenting to varied audiences several times a year locally , for between 45-60 minutes (in person only ).I encourage audience engagement,and like to 'keep it light' !
I do not charge a fee,just travel costs - plus a £75 donation to a local charity of my choice
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