For me, a highlight of working with museum collections is the little ‘side alley’ of information I can often find myself disappearing down. In my current role as collection assistant I am working with material from the Barnes Collection of film-related … Continued
James Williamson (1855-1933) was a filmmaker, manufacturer, producer, showman and inventor. He was married to Betsy Heaysman and had four children. Although born in Scotland, Williamson moved to Hove in 1886 and was part of the hugely influential Brighton School … Continued
George Albert Smith (1864-1959) was part of the Brighton School of cinematography and was one of the most influential figures in Victorian cinema. Before becoming a filmmaker, Smith was an established showman and would often perform as a magic lanternist, … Continued
James Williamson (1855-1933) was a filmmaker, manufacturer, producer, showman and inventor. He was married to Betsy Heaysman and had four children. Although born in Scotland, Williamson moved to Hove in 1886 and was part of the hugely influential Brighton School … Continued
The fine line dividing Hove from Brighton has been a subject that’s fascinated me ever since I moved here. Of course one can easily trace it geographically (Palmeira Square would seem a logical spot) but I’ve always had a sense … Continued
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