BHASVIC Community History Festival

The college opens its doors for a day of history and culture

Saturday 28th March 2026

Historical black and white photograph of the BHASVIC on Dyke Road in Brighton, England, showing a large brick building with multiple windows, chimneys, and a flag on the roof, surrounded by a fence and trees.
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© Regency Society / James Gray Collection

About Our Event

BHASVIC StoryWorks are proud to present a rare opportunity for the general public to explore and learn about the history of our college. A wide range of events will take place during our one-day festival, including talks, tours, displays, stalls, music and refreshments.

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Thank you all for attending our festival! We hope you enjoyed the opportunity to explore this historic college. If you have any photos from the day, we would love you to share these on our Facebook page! We hope to repeat this event in the future, so
Thank you all for attending our festival! We hope you enjoyed the opportunity to explore this historic college. If you have any photos from the day, we would love you to share these on our Facebook page! We hope to repeat this event in the future, so follow us for any updates!
The college awaits the big day! We are looking forward to welcoming you tomorrow. Doors open from 10:45am. Our TV interview is now live, and all the event information is now available. Click the link in our bio, and then head to our 'Blog' page to wa
The college awaits the big day! We are looking forward to welcoming you tomorrow. Doors open from 10:45am. Our TV interview is now live, and all the event information is now available. Click the link in our bio, and then head to our 'Blog' page to watch and read!
👻 Our Ghost Tour room is ready for tomorrow! Join our Ghost Tour tomorrow to have a chance to speak to Matron and explore the haunted building of College House. For all event information, click the link in our bio!
👻 Our Ghost Tour room is ready for tomorrow! Join our Ghost Tour tomorrow to have a chance to speak to Matron and explore the haunted building of College House. For all event information, click the link in our bio!
Before and after! These views from 1913 and 2026 show how the college has grown and changed over the decades, while College House and the Main Building remain largely unchanged. Discover this display and more, including our Alumni and War display, a
Before and after! These views from 1913 and 2026 show how the college has grown and changed over the decades, while College House and the Main Building remain largely unchanged. Discover this display and more, including our Alumni and War display, at our event this Saturday. Click the link in our bio to find out more!
As part of our artefact display in the Main Hall, two mannequins will be on display. The first mannequin is of the school uniform, featuring the school cap and scarf. The second features part of the Freemasons Regalia. This reflects the school being
As part of our artefact display in the Main Hall, two mannequins will be on display. The first mannequin is of the school uniform, featuring the school cap and scarf. The second features part of the Freemasons Regalia. This reflects the school being opened with 'Full Masonic Honours', commemorated by the foundation stone at the Main Entrance. For full event details, visit the link in our bio!
We are raising money to restore the famous College Hall Panels! These panels date from 1912, and are now in need of cleaning and maintenance. Painted by artist Louis Ginnett, they depict notable Sussex scenes and even feature a former headmaster. Can
We are raising money to restore the famous College Hall Panels! These panels date from 1912, and are now in need of cleaning and maintenance. Painted by artist Louis Ginnett, they depict notable Sussex scenes and even feature a former headmaster. Can you help us keep these historic panels looking their best for future students? To donate, visit the link in our bio and click on 'Your Visit'. You can see the panels for yourself at our event on Saturday 28 March from 11am!
We were delighted to welcome Valerie from @latestbrighton to film an interview promoting our event. Our organisers and team had the opportunity to share details about the project, explore the college’s history, and lead a mini tour of the site.
We were delighted to welcome Valerie from @latestbrighton to film an interview promoting our event. Our organisers and team had the opportunity to share details about the project, explore the college’s history, and lead a mini tour of the site. The interview will be released in the next few days. Follow us to stay updated!
🪟 Did you know the college library contains a series of stained glass windows illustrating different themes, including poetry, science, and drama? One window shows the masks of comedy and tragedy, with two flames on either side wrapped in the names
🪟 Did you know the college library contains a series of stained glass windows illustrating different themes, including poetry, science, and drama? One window shows the masks of comedy and tragedy, with two flames on either side wrapped in the names of famous playwrights from different eras. To see these windows for yourself, join the Past and Present tour at our festival! Click the link in our bio to find out more!
Happy #worldbookday! On display at our festival will be this original 1912 copy of The Past and Present Magazine. Its cover features the school’s emblem, and inside are photos from the opening ceremony of the school's new site.
Happy #worldbookday! On display at our festival will be this original 1912 copy of The Past and Present Magazine. Its cover features the school’s emblem, and inside are photos from the opening ceremony of the school's new site.
Tickets for our talks are now available! Choose from a range of six talks throughout the day, on topics such as Aubrey Beardsley, the World Wars and local history. A number of local groups are also attending, including The Regency Society and Brigh
Tickets for our talks are now available! Choose from a range of six talks throughout the day, on topics such as Aubrey Beardsley, the World Wars and local history. A number of local groups are also attending, including The Regency Society and Brighton & Hove Museums. To book tickets and see all the information, click the link in our bio or search 'BHASVIC Festival'!
Thank you all for attending our festival! We hope you enjoyed the opportunity to explore this historic college. If you have any photos from the day, we would love you to share these on our Facebook page! We hope to repeat this event in the future, so The college awaits the big day! We are looking forward to welcoming you tomorrow. Doors open from 10:45am. Our TV interview is now live, and all the event information is now available. Click the link in our bio, and then head to our 'Blog' page to wa 👻 Our Ghost Tour room is ready for tomorrow! Join our Ghost Tour tomorrow to have a chance to speak to Matron and explore the haunted building of College House. For all event information, click the link in our bio! Before and after! These views from 1913 and 2026 show how the college has grown and changed over the decades, while College House and the Main Building remain largely unchanged. Discover this display and more, including our Alumni and War display, a As part of our artefact display in the Main Hall, two mannequins will be on display. The first mannequin is of the school uniform, featuring the school cap and scarf. The second features part of the Freemasons Regalia. This reflects the school being We are raising money to restore the famous College Hall Panels! These panels date from 1912, and are now in need of cleaning and maintenance. Painted by artist Louis Ginnett, they depict notable Sussex scenes and even feature a former headmaster. Can We were delighted to welcome Valerie from @latestbrighton to film an interview promoting our event. Our organisers and team had the opportunity to share details about the project, explore the college’s history, and lead a mini tour of the site. 🪟 Did you know the college library contains a series of stained glass windows illustrating different themes, including poetry, science, and drama? One window shows the masks of comedy and tragedy, with two flames on either side wrapped in the names Happy #worldbookday! On display at our festival will be this original 1912 copy of The Past and Present Magazine. Its cover features the school’s emblem, and inside are photos from the opening ceremony of the school's new site. Tickets for our talks are now available! Choose from a range of six talks throughout the day, on topics such as Aubrey Beardsley, the World Wars and local history. A number of local groups are also attending, including The Regency Society and Brigh

Latest Update:

Our first event was a great success! We estimate over 300 people attended.

Please keep an eye on our social media channels as post-event information and announcements are published.

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