The extraordinary life and times of Thomas Kemp
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
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Born in 1782 to a wealthy local land owning family,Thomas Kemp is without question one of the most important people in the development of Brighton during the Regency and Georgian years.However,his ambitious plans ran into difficulty and his life of status and privilege was to end prematurely in relative poverty in overseas exile.
‘Thomas Kemp: the man who had everything, but gambled it all on a single venture’.
Sussex Family History Group (August 2026)
"Great to meet you last week and thank you so much for your excellent talk.I would like to book you for July 2027 to give your talk on Brighton fishermen"
"Brian,meant to say how much I enjoyed your talk on Kemp. Thanks so much for telling me about it"
"A fascinating story.I hope Brian writes Kemp's biography!" (Answer:no!)
Views: 743 | Enquiries: 2About 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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