ABOUT
Why Where History Happened?
I'm Rupert, and I created Where History Happened from a love of history and place. Based in Brighton & Hove, I wanted an excuse to step away from the desk, spend time outdoors and pay closer attention to the places around us in an increasingly digital world.
Where History Happened is a pro bono initiative of RightsStart Alliance, an advisory firm that helps build, strengthen and resource organisations creating lasting social change. Where History Happened extends that work by exploring where movements, communities and ideas that changed our world took shape, while encouraging support for organisations continuing to make a difference today.
The Guides
Each guide explores a city, neighbourhood, community or movement through a series of places that reveal its story. Arranged chronologically, the guides trace key moments in history through the locations where they happened. They are free to read and can be enjoyed as a walk, over several visits or simply from wherever you are.
Supporting Charities
Every guide supports a charity connected to its story, recognising organisations working to strengthen the communities, places and causes whose histories we explore.
Donation buttons at the beginning and end of each guide link to a dedicated fundraising page for the featured organisation. The guides will always be free, but if you've enjoyed one, I hope you'll consider making a donation.