Lighthouse Talks

If you would like to book me for a talk at your event, please complete the booking form.

The most popular talk is my presentation about the lighthouses of Beachy Head.

The Lighthouses of Beachy Head

  • The history of the Belle Tout and Beachy Head Lighthouses
  • Coastal erosion, cliff falls and the need for the lighthouses
  • The moving of the Belle Tout lighthouse and its renovation
  • The painting of the Beachy Head lighthouse stripes
  • Duration 1 hour, with slideshow and questions

More detailed information about the content of this talk

All talks are approximately one hour, with the opportunity for questions and discussion afterwards.

Existing presentation facilities can be used, or I can supply my own

Talks can be adjusted to fit required timescale as necessary with bespoke talks by arrangement.

Booking form

Book Rob Wassell to talk at your event

Lighthouses of Beachy Head Talk at Look and Sea Littlehampton

"A truly fascinating talk. Thank you".

"Rob clearly has a love for these wonderful lighthouses."

"Your talk has been one of the most popular we've ever had."

"Our members thoroughly enjoyed your talk."

"Many thanks for the excellent talk."

"On behalf of the committee and members I would like to thank you for such an interesting and informative talk."

"Probably the best talk we've ever had."

Upcoming talks

The Lighthouses of Beachy Head

17th October 2024 - Seaford U3A Annual AGM, Downs Leisure Centre, Seaford

5th May 2025 - Pevensey and Westham Historical Society, Westham, East Sussex

Postponed lighthouse talks pending reschedule

West Sussex Archives Society, Chichester, West Sussex

Townswomens Guild, Seaford, East Sussex

For Those In Peril On The Sea, Eastbourne, East Sussex

Future lighthouse talks with dates to be finalised

South Bucks (Beaconsfield) U3A, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire

 

 

 

The Lighthouses of Beachy Head
Tuesday 27th February 2024
East Dean and Friston History Group, East Dean

Lighthouse Talk in East Sussex by Rob Wassell

The Lighthouses of Beachy Head
Tuesday 25th April 2023
Hailsham U3A, Civic Hall, Hailsham, East Sussex

Lighthouse Talk in Hailsham, Sussex by Rob Wassell

The Lighthouses of Beachy Head
Thursday 6th October 2022
Seaford Baptist Church, Seaford, East Sussex

Lighthouse Talk, Seaford, East Sussex

The Lighthouses of Beachy Head
Friday 1st April 2022
Heartsease, Seaford, East Sussex

Talk about lighthouses, East Sussex

The Lighthouses of Beachy Head
Friday 14th February 2020
RNLI Eastbourne, Langham Hotel, Eastbourne, East Sussex

Lighthouse Talk Eastbourne RNLI Lifeboat

 

The Lighthouses of Beachy Head
Wednesday 5th June 2019
Eastbourne U3A, Eastbourne, East Sussex

Lighthouse Talk, Eastbourne, East Sussex

The Lighthouses of Beachy Head
Wednesday 26th September 2018
Billingshurst Wednesday Group, Billingshurst, West, East Sussex

Lighthouse Talk, West Sussex

The Lighthouses of Beachy Head
Wednesday 11th October 2017
Women's Fellowship, Rustington, West Sussex

Talk about Lighthouses by Rob Wassell

The Lighthouses of Beachy Head
Friday 31st March 2017
Over 50's Club, Church Hall, Sompting

Lighthouse Talks by Rob Wassell

The Lighthouses of Beachy Head
Friday 9th January 2017 11:45 to 2pm
Look and Sea Heritage Centre, Littlehampton

Lighthouses of Beachy Head Talk at Look and Sea Littlehampton

The Beachy Head Lighthouse
Monday 31st October 2016 at 1pm
Eastbourne Rotary Club, Eastbourne

Lighthouse Talk Eastbourne at the Cavendish Hotel

The Lighthouses of Beachy Head
10th October 2014 at 7pm
National Trust Visitor Centre, Birling Gap for the National Trust

Rob Wassell Lighthouses Beachy Head Talk for National Trust

The Lighthouses of Beachy Head
25th October 2013 (Watch on YouTube)
Ferring Village Hall for the Ferring Conservation Group
The Lighthouses of Beachy Head by Rob Wassell October 2013
The Lighthouses of Beachy Head by Rob Wassell

The Lighthouses of Beachy Head
Wednesday 8th November 2023
Women's Institute, Morwenstow, Cornwall

Lighthouse Talk in Morwenstow, Cornwall by Rob Wassell

The Lighthouses of Beachy Head
Friday 3rd March 2023
Morwenstow Society, Morwenstow, Cornwall

Lighthouse Talk in Cornwall by Rob Wassell

The Lighthouses of Beachy Head
Thursday 6th October 2022
Family Roots, Eastbourne, East Sussex

Lighthouse Talk, Eastbourne, East Sussex

 

The Lighthouses of Beachy Head
Tuesday 15th February 2022
Probus Club of East Grinstead, West Sussex

Lighthouse Talk, Sussex, East Grinstead

The Lighthouses of Beachy Head
Tuesday 12th March 2020
Billingshurst Local History Society, West Sussex

Lighthouse Talk Billingshurst West Sussex

The Lighthouses of Beachy Head
Tuesday 10th March 2020
Stepping Stones Club, Rustington, West Sussex

Lighthouse Talk in Rustington, West Sussex

 

The Lighthouses of Beachy Head
Tuesday 18th June 2019
Brodie Place, Eastbourne, East Sussex

Eastbourne Lighthouse Talk

The Lighthouses of Beachy Head
Wednesday 15th May 2019
Hedgerley Historical Society, Buckinghamshire

Lighthouse Talk, Berkshire

The Lighthouses of Beachy Head
Wednesday 7th March 2018
Eastbourne U3a, Eastbourne, East Sussex

Lighthouse Talk, Eastbourne, East Sussex

The Lighthouses of Beachy Head
Tuesday 21st November 2017
Worthing Walking & Social Club, Worthing, West Sussex

Lighthouse Talk in Worthing, Sussex

The Lighthouses of Beachy Head
Thursday 21st September 2017
Sutton Mariners, Sutton, Surrey

Lighthouse Talk by Rob Wassell

The History of the Beachy Head and Belle Tout Lighthouses
Tuesday 23rd February 2016 at 7.30
The Worthing Society, Worthing Library Lecture Hall

Rob Wassell Lighthouses of Beachy Head Worthing Lecture Hall