Tin Hut Talks

Tin Hut Talks

Our 'Tin Hut Talks' series returns for 2025, in the last useable WWI Nissen Hut in the country. Each month March to October.

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By Friends of Shoreham Fort
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Date and time

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:30 - 20:30 BST

Location

Shoreham Fort

Forthaven Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 5HY United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

This month's Tin Hut Talk guest speaker is Andrew Byford with his fascinating talk on The Usung Heroes - The Infantry Pioneers of WWI.

Join Andrew as he unveils the remarkable story of the Infantry Pioneers—skilled tradesmen who built and fought on the Western Front.

Discover how these versatile battalions of miners, carpenters, blacksmiths, and builders transformed the battlefield while trained to fight when needed. With rare photographs and trench maps it will be revealled how 68 Pioneer battalions became the backbone of British operations, constructing trenches, camps, and railways under enemy fire.

Do come and join us in welcoming Andrew to Shoreham Fort, where you will find a hot drink waiting for you which is included in the price.

Doors will be open from 18:30 for a 19:00 start.

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£8Jul 17 · 18:30 BST