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The Rise & Fall of Horatio Bottomley
Location: East Sussex
Horatio Bottomley was a colourful character who rose from humble beginnings to become one of the richest men in England, only to lose it all.
Nicknamed "Botty", he had a gift for talking his way out of any situation, and frequently represented himself in the many court cases held against him. He was the owner of a number of major newspapers and the founder and editor of John Bull Magazine. He owned a fine country house in East Sussex and racing stables at Alfriston.
His chief passion was politics and he won a seat as MP for South Hackney. Sadly his misdemeanours caught up with him and, after lengthy and dramatic hearings at the Old Bailey, he was declared guilty and imprisoned for 7 years.
This project will research his career and produce a musical based on the results of the research. Project outputs will include 4 performances in the village hall, a brochure/information leaflet, and an exhibition. The performance itself will be recorded on video and on CD.
The "Alfriston Players" consist entirely of local amateur actors and this project will encourage participation from groups and individuals currently outside the group. Volunteer support will be given by a professional composer, local professional musicians and professional technicians, all from the local area.
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The Alfriston Players |
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Caroline Adcock, Milton Court Farm, Milton Street, Alfriston, Polegate, East Sussex BN26 5RJ. Tel: 01323 870342 or e-mail: adcockalf@aol.com |
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BN26 5TE |
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14th February 2004 |
| Local Community Involvement / Partnerships: |
| Sussex Audio Visual, Wealden District Council, St Bede's School, Local people including musicians, professionals, an IT expert, stage designers and singers |
| Grants: |
Heritage Lottery Fund: £8,690
Nationwide Building Society: £2,500
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