About our event
The BHASVIC Community History Festival celebrates the rich history of the college through tours, talks, art, music, and more. Our one-day festival, organised by a small group of passionate students and staff, offers the public a chance to explore and learn about the college. Over time, parts of the college’s history have been forgotten, and this festival seeks to uncover and bring those lost stories back into public view.
Whether it’s the evolution of architecture from 1912 to 2020, stories of former students, or the ghosts who supposedly still haunt the building, there’s something for everyone to discover. This festival is open to everyone — local residents, alumni, current students, or simply curious visitors. We hope you join us for this rare opportunity to see inside the college.
For more information about the event, use the What’s On or Your Visit menus at the top of this page.
Just some of the fascinating history that will be seen and told include:
History of the college hall panels painted by Louis Ginnett
Infamous blood gutters of the operating theatre
History of the school in WW1 and WW2
Evolution of architecture
Stories of famous alumni, including Aubrey Beardsley
What will be showcased on the day?
Did you go to BHASVIC or Brighton Grammar School, and want to share an interesting story or experience for our event? Click here!
The college hall in use as a military hospital during World War One. For more historical photographs, follow our hyperlink tour by clicking here.