Tin Hut Talks
Our third guest speaker for our 2026 'Tin Hut Talks' series, in the last useable WWI Nissen Hut in the country.
This month's Tin Hut Talk guest speaker is Gary Baines, Chairman and founder of the Friends of Shoreham Fort, has been monitoring both Shoreham and Littlehampton Forts and researching their history for over 30 years now.
Discover the unique and diverse heritage of Shoreham Fort, a scheduled monument (think Stonehenge without the funding), which incorporates the Charge of The Light Brigade, a French spy and a famous British Actor. It includes the progression from the Shoreham and Littlehampton prototype forts to the Palmerston Forts around the country, highlighting the corrected design flaws at Littlehampton along the way.
From inception to our vision for the future, this talk leaves nothing to the imagination. With photos, maps, drawings, videos and Gary’s extensive knowledge, our aim of ‘Giving History a Future, by Bringing History to Life’ is certainly achieved.
After the talk there will be a comfort break before Gary then takes you on a short tour of the site.
Shoreham Fort is more than an historic ruin, it’s a story waiting to be told so come and find out for yourself.
Do come and join us to learn the facts about Shoreham Fort, where you will find a hot drink waiting for you which included in the price.
Doors will be open from 18:30 for a 19:00 start.
Our third guest speaker for our 2026 'Tin Hut Talks' series, in the last useable WWI Nissen Hut in the country.
This month's Tin Hut Talk guest speaker is Gary Baines, Chairman and founder of the Friends of Shoreham Fort, has been monitoring both Shoreham and Littlehampton Forts and researching their history for over 30 years now.
Discover the unique and diverse heritage of Shoreham Fort, a scheduled monument (think Stonehenge without the funding), which incorporates the Charge of The Light Brigade, a French spy and a famous British Actor. It includes the progression from the Shoreham and Littlehampton prototype forts to the Palmerston Forts around the country, highlighting the corrected design flaws at Littlehampton along the way.
From inception to our vision for the future, this talk leaves nothing to the imagination. With photos, maps, drawings, videos and Gary’s extensive knowledge, our aim of ‘Giving History a Future, by Bringing History to Life’ is certainly achieved.
After the talk there will be a comfort break before Gary then takes you on a short tour of the site.
Shoreham Fort is more than an historic ruin, it’s a story waiting to be told so come and find out for yourself.
Do come and join us to learn the facts about Shoreham Fort, where you will find a hot drink waiting for you which included in the price.
Doors will be open from 18:30 for a 19:00 start.
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Highlights
- 2 hours
- In-person
Refund Policy
Location
Shoreham Fort
Forthaven
Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 5HY
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