Modernism by Sea
Richard Bingham continues “Unlisted”, his series of articles on the unsung heroes of Shoreham’s architecture. Here he selects a much-admired house that exemplifies so much of the 1930s. On a quiet suburban street in north Shoreham, the white house certainly stands out. Lots of people stop to take a closer look. It’s not just the...
Back to the Future
At the Shoreham Society AGM in May, Brian Rousell, Shoreham Port’s Director of Engineering and IT, gave a fascinating insight into the history of the Port. For anyone unable to attend the AGM, Richard Bingham presents a summary of what we learned. As Geoffrey Mead recently pointed out, Shoreham is good at claiming things that …...
Holding on to the Past?
Richard Bingham continues “Shoreham Unlisted”, his series of articles on the unsung heroes of Shoreham’s architecture. Here he takes a look at a relative newcomer. It’s very Shoreham. Flashes of modernity against a thoroughly traditional backcloth. Amenable, even humble. Perhaps that’s why, despite being very new, the...
A Very British Post Office
Richard Bingham begins his series of articles on the unsung heroes of Shoreham’s architecture with a profile of the former Post Office on Brunswick Road. The former Post Office on Brunswick Road in Shoreham town centre is one of many “architecturally handsome” post offices built by the Office of Works between the wars. Designed by...
