S5. Ep 4. In conversation with Kathryn Ferry, a historian specialising in Architecture, Design and Seaside Culture.
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In this episode I am joined by Kathryn Ferry, a historian specialising in Architecture, Design and Seaside Culture. Kathryn has published several books which range from the history of beach huts, through Victorian homes and 1950s kitchens, to the official history of Butlin’s and the story of Britain’s largest Anglican convent at East Grinstead. She is also a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and a Founder Member of the Seaside Heritage Network. The latest publication is called 20th Century Seaside Architecture which is published in association with the 20th Century Society.
Katheryn shares where her passion for history and heritagecame from and the roles she has undertaken and working for The Victorian Society where they helped inform the future of a building referring to some great examples.
We talk about how the seaside was an integral part of people’s lives and what it meant for the economy and how it was an industry in its own right. Plus, the importance of candy floss, sticks of rock, donuts and amusement arcades.
Kathryn and I talk about how advances in technology, socialelements, country variations, the lack of servants and knowledge have shaped designs and how we interact with and use buildings and spaces.
We also discuss the usual challenges, common themes andmisconceptions working in the heritage sector along with top tips when working with an older property.
It will be an interesting listen for anyone embarking on aproject and is looking for some guidance and anyone generally interested in older properties.
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