The Bognor Heritage Boards
A proposal by Bognorians for Bognorians.
DRAFT PROJECT SUMMARY
The Creative Bognor Community Heritage Boards
A unique opportunity to leave a lasting legacy for Bognor.
The Project
To design and produce a community owned, collaborative and enduring Bognor Heritage Story Board of up to 40 creative images and narrative (approx 2 metres high x 1 metre wide each), telling the enchanting story of Bognor through the ages.
This is an inclusive and collaborative, community-owned project and is compatible with
The Creative Vision for Bognor Statement of Intent.
Purpose
For Bognorians to tell their stories, in their own words and images, for locals and visitors alike, and for the sheer beauty and enjoyment of celebrating our special town.
Timeframe
Planning is underway - first production planned for Aug 2025 for completion in early 2026.
Location
Initially Norfolk Street
(Transferable to a permanent location in due course).
The Planning Boards
There are 37 panels and 20 themes so far, plus an Intro and Outro.
Each panel measures 2.3 metres high x 1.2 metres wide)
This is a draft list of suggested themes and may be developed further.
Comments and suggestions are welcomed below.
Collaborations and expressions of interest are invited for each of the themes.
Rough Demo
Dimensions
Suggested Themes
- Intro
- Palaeogene period (56-34 million years ago)
- Roman (CE 1-300)
- Anglo-Saxon (AD 680-)
- Sir Richard Hotham (1722-1799)
- William Blake (1800-1803)
- Napoleonic War (1803-1815)
- Victorian Seaside Resort (1800’s)
- The Railway
- The Pier
- Theatres & Cinemas
- WWI (1914-18)
- King George V (1929)
- Butlins (1932-)
- WWII (1939-45)
- The Darker Side of Bognor
- The Shoreline Club (1960’s)
- Fisherman’s Tales
- Sussex Underwater
- Youth Culture
- The Future
- Outro
Key Features of Effective Heritage Storyboards:
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Concise Text: Aim for easy-to-digest information, typically under 250 words per panel, as people are often reading while standing.
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Engaging Visuals: High-quality images, historical photographs, illustrations, and maps are crucial for attracting attention and conveying information effectively.
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Clear Layout: A well-structured design with clear headings and good use of white space improves readability.
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Durability and Weather Resistance: Outdoor panels are typically made from robust materials like Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP), vitreous enamel, or high-pressure laminate, with vandal-resistant features.
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Accessibility: Consideration for different heights (e.g., for wheelchair users), clear fonts, high-contrast colours, and sometimes tactile elements or audio components are important for inclusivity.
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Thematic Grouping: Often, a series of boards will follow a theme or a narrative to tell a more complete story.
Contact
Matt Gover
Economic Development Projects Officer
Arun District Council
Phone/Email
Further information
Community Engagement
Collaboration with ADC, BTC, community groups, local artists, schools and local businesses.
How to get involved
Register your interest Below
keep in touch on Facebook
Early Collaborators
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Provisional Diary Dates
for collaborators to get together at the RAFA Club on Waterloo Square - 6.30/7pm
Fri 18 Jul
Wed 23 Jul 25
Mon 28 Jul
to be confirmed
Expressions of interest from
- Bognor Regis Youth & Community Centre
- Bognorphenia
- Shoreline Revival
- Bognor Fisherman’s group
- Saltwater Creations
- Sussex Underwater
- Future Creators/Coastal Catalyst
- Flashback Bognor
- Artswork
- UCANN Spray
- Mike Jupp, Cartoonist
- Martin Snook
- John Ives
- Aida Kaman
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Provisional Diary Dates
for collaborators to get together at the RAFA Club on Waterloo Square - 6.30/7pm
Fri 18 Jul
Wed 23 Jul
Mon 28 Jul
to be confirmed
https://www.creativebognor.com/culture/heritage-bognor/the-bognor-heritage-boards