Discover the Raymond Briggs Archive at Eastbourne Library! Saturday 17 October from 11am to 12.30pm. Book your space on the events page on Eastbourne Library's website.

ALT This image is a poster for East Sussex Libraries promoting an event titled "Discover the Raymond Briggs Archive." It features illustrations of characters by Raymond Briggs, including one labeled "Father Christmas Goes on Holiday." The event will be held at Eastbourne Library on Saturday, 17/10, from 11 am to 12:30 pm, and includes a live drawing workshop with illustrator Benjamin Phillips. Pre‑booking is required, and the event is suitable for ages 6 and up.
Art at the Archive! Get creative with The Raymond Briggs Archive.
We are running a free workshop on Mon 19 Oct 1.30 – 3.30pm exploring the life and work of Raymond Briggs, whose archive is now held at The Keep. Spaces are limited. Booking is essential thekeep.digitickets.co.uk/ti…
FoTKA is holding the latest in the series of free Pam Combes memorial lectures on Weds 7 Oct @ 5pm at The Keep. The talk, by Christopher Whittick, is Safe at last- the archive of the Courthope family of Whiligh in Ticehurst and its eventful journey to public ownership.
Second screening! Join us at The Keep for a rare screening of a documentary featuring artist and designer Peggy Angus (1904-1993) on Wednesday 23 September from 2-3.30pm. Tickets are free but space is limited. Full details on how to book on our website thekeep.digitickets.co.uk/ti…
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Join us at The Keep for a rare screening of a documentary featuring artist and designer Peggy Angus (1904-1993) on Wednesday 16 September from 2-4pm. Tickets are free but space is limited. Full details on how to book on our website thekeep.digitickets.co.uk/ti…
Eastbourne beach was heaving on this summer's day in the 1930s! More historic images of Eastbourne beach, bathing stations and the Grand Parade available to browse online now: bit.ly/4z0srm1
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Join us at The Keep for another introduction to the archive of Raymond Briggs session. Tickets for the session on Weds 19 August 2-3:30pm are free but booking is essential - more details on the events page on our website thekeep.digitickets.co.uk/ti…
The latest Keeping Up is out now! Find out the latest news from The Keep archive centre. You can read it here bit.ly/44G5lTN or subscribe here bit.ly/4oublXa
Keep your cool...kids! We've been looking back at the 1976 heatwave, when The Argus told readers to embrace the power of cotton.
The Argus newspapers are now online and free to view at The Keep, ESCC and BHCC libraries! Have a look here: bit.ly/4eFxwqB
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Join us at The Keep for an introduction to the archive of Raymond Briggs. Tickets for the session on Weds 17 June 2-3:30pm are free but booking is essential - more details on the events page on our website thekeep.digitickets.co.uk/ti…
Did you know the oldest item we hold is from 1101, and anyone can order it to view in our Reading Room? BAT 1 is a notification from Henry I that the church of St Martin, Battle can act as a court to hear legal disputes. You can view a digital copy online: bit.ly/4eVGSjS
Volunteer at The Keep. Are you interested in helping with the ongoing enhancement of the East Sussex Historic Environment Record (ESHER) database? Find out more and apply on our website bit.ly/4rIAqzA
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More estate maps have been added to our online viewing portal, including this stunning 1614 map showing the lands of the Manor of Hammerden in Ticehurst: bit.ly/4ugWYsD More maps are available - you can browse the collections here: bit.ly/4elSSLk
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East Sussex and Brighton and Hove Record Office are recruiting two volunteers to help preserve and catalogue of the archive of Raymond Briggs. For more information and how to apply, see: bit.ly/4rIAqzA
Image courtesy of the Estate of Raymond Briggs. All rights reserved
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