Pirate Radio Exhibition
Friday 5th August 2022, 12:00pm - Sunday 7th August 2022, 5:00pm
Location: Martello Tower "P", Old Fort Road, Felixstowe, UK
About
Who remembers hiding under the duvet with the crackle of the radio through the night? Where were you when the ship went down? Who was your favourite DJ? Happy memories. Felixstowe, where many of the original vessels were anchored near, is hosting a unique Pirate Radio Exhibition. Felixstowe & Offshore Radio jointly with Chris Dannatt (Flashback 67/Pirate Memories), Ray Anderson (owner of Radio Fab, & the Spa Pavilion here in Felixstowe), Chris Brisland (Wireless of the Week Facebook page.
There’ll be displays, memorabilia, vintage radios, and all sorts of radio people both old and new and still rocking.
Meet radio legend Stephen Foster ‘Foz’ of Radio Caroline who will open the event at noon on Friday 5th
Ray Clark of Caroline and BBC Eastern Counties will ‘meet & greet’ at a book signing on Friday 5th between noon and 2pm
Ray Anderson will have a book signing at 2pm on Saturday 6th, for his newly published RNI book.
Admission is free, with merchandise for sale (Cash only due to poor internet access in the exhibition area).
All in an historic Grade One listed 200 year old Martello Tower, which is home to the National Coastwatch Institution (NCI) Felixstowe.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ACCESS INTO AND WITHIN THE TOWER IS ONLY BY WOODEN STAIRS due to the historic nature of the building.
Covid prevention (masks, social distancing, hand washing) are recommended.
The nearest parking is at Martello Park North Car Park, off Langer Road, and the First Bus route 77 Ipswich to Landguard Fort, Felixstowe has nearby stops to the Railway Station & to the Tower. Follow Felixstowe & Offshore Radio on Facebook for more info. Let’s Rock!