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 tours, art, talks, displays and stories.

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Save the date: 28th March 2026 from 11am - 2pm

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📰 Our latest blog update post is out now! The post features our meeting with the Past and Present 'Old Boys', pictured here. It also also confirms some of our guest speakers, including former student and historian Geoffrey Mead. To read the full upd
📰 Our latest blog update post is out now! The post features our meeting with the Past and Present 'Old Boys', pictured here. It also also confirms some of our guest speakers, including former student and historian Geoffrey Mead. To read the full update, visit and open our website link in our bio, and click 'Blog' at the top.
🛡 Did you know BHASVIC'S gates were installed in 1959, and feature the crests of Brighton, Hove and Sussex, as well as an unknown crest? It also features the initials of Headmaster William Arthur Barron, and the previous name of the school.
🛡 Did you know BHASVIC'S gates were installed in 1959, and feature the crests of Brighton, Hove and Sussex, as well as an unknown crest? It also features the initials of Headmaster William Arthur Barron, and the previous name of the school.
🛡 Happy New Year from BHASVIC StoryWorks! Have you ever noticed the school motto, and the coats of arms of Brighton, Hove and Sussex above the door? Discover this and more at www.bhasvicfestival.co.uk
🛡 Happy New Year from BHASVIC StoryWorks! Have you ever noticed the school motto, and the coats of arms of Brighton, Hove and Sussex above the door? Discover this and more at www.bhasvicfestival.co.uk
🎄🪨 Merry Christmas from all the team at BHASVIC StoryWorks! Did you know that BHASVIC was opened in a grand ceremony by the Masons, and a Masonic lodge still exists for the school?
🎄🪨 Merry Christmas from all the team at BHASVIC StoryWorks! Did you know that BHASVIC was opened in a grand ceremony by the Masons, and a Masonic lodge still exists for the school?
🐈🚪 Did you know BHASVIC's caretaker lived in the college until the 1990s, and the cat flap from the residence can still be seen today? Discover this and more on the 28th March 2026 at the www.bhasvicfestival.co.uk
🐈🚪 Did you know BHASVIC's caretaker lived in the college until the 1990s, and the cat flap from the residence can still be seen today? Discover this and more on the 28th March 2026 at the www.bhasvicfestival.co.uk
We would love to thank Debbie Fitzgerald from the @theregencytownhouse for giving our society members a guided tour of the Regency Town House. Debbie shared her expertise in event planning to help ensure our BHASVIC Community History Festival runs sm
We would love to thank Debbie Fitzgerald from the @theregencytownhouse for giving our society members a guided tour of the Regency Town House. Debbie shared her expertise in event planning to help ensure our BHASVIC Community History Festival runs smoothly
🔺️ BHASVIC's Main Building features two grand spiral staircases, which date from 1913. Come explore the architecture on 28th March 2026 at www.bhasvicfestival.co.uk
🔺️ BHASVIC's Main Building features two grand spiral staircases, which date from 1913. Come explore the architecture on 28th March 2026 at www.bhasvicfestival.co.uk
📰 Our latest blog update post is out now! The post features our meeting with the Past and Present 'Old Boys', pictured here. It also also confirms some of our guest speakers, including former student and historian Geoffrey Mead. To read the full upd 🛡 Did you know BHASVIC'S gates were installed in 1959, and feature the crests of Brighton, Hove and Sussex, as well as an unknown crest? It also features the initials of Headmaster William Arthur Barron, and the previous name of the school. 🛡 Happy New Year from BHASVIC StoryWorks! Have you ever noticed the school motto, and the coats of arms of Brighton, Hove and Sussex above the door? Discover this and more at www.bhasvicfestival.co.uk 🎄🪨 Merry Christmas from all the team at BHASVIC StoryWorks! Did you know that BHASVIC was opened in a grand ceremony by the Masons, and a Masonic lodge still exists for the school? 🐈🚪 Did you know BHASVIC's caretaker lived in the college until the 1990s, and the cat flap from the residence can still be seen today? Discover this and more on the 28th March 2026 at the www.bhasvicfestival.co.uk We would love to thank Debbie Fitzgerald from the @theregencytownhouse for giving our society members a guided tour of the Regency Town House. Debbie shared her expertise in event planning to help ensure our BHASVIC Community History Festival runs sm 🔺️ BHASVIC's Main Building features two grand spiral staircases, which date from 1913. Come explore the architecture on 28th March 2026 at www.bhasvicfestival.co.uk

Latest Update:

We are now making good progress with plans for our event. Our latest blog post covers all the newest information, from recent visitors and speaker confirmation to essential event details.

Submissions for stories has now closed, and our team of editors will now create our Alumni Exhibition.

We have been able to confirm the majority of our guest speakers - Click here to see the full and updated list.

Tickets will be on sale at the end of February. The event has been confirmed to run on 28th March 2026 from 11am - 2pm.

We are currently arranging stallholders. The current list can be viewed by clicking here.

Updated 09/02/26

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