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Rose Collis is a critically-acclaimed writer and historian who has lived and worked in Brighton since 1997. Her work includes biography, journalism, short fiction, website content, exhibitions, radio, literary talks and her own brand of historical guided walks, 'Walkie Talkies'. Since 1985, her journalism has appeared in over 30 publications on both sides of the Atlantic, including The Mail On Sunday, The Independent, The Times, TV Times, Gay Times and Time Out. She was principal researcher and writer for the exhibition Brighton Boozers (Brighton History Centre and Jubilee Library, 2005-2007). Her previous books include Coral Browne: 'This Effing Lady' (Oberon Books 2007); Brighton Boozers (Royal Pavilion, Museums and Libraries 2005); Colonel Barker's Monstrous Regiment: A Tale of Female Husbandry (Virago 2000 & 2001); and A Trouser-Wearing Character: The Life and Times of Nancy Spain (Cassell 1997 & 1999) Tim Carder was born and raised in Brighton and has always taken a huge interest in the history of his home town. In 1990 he compiled the original Encyclopaedia of Brighton before specialising in the history of Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club. After co-authoring and publishing Seagulls! (1993) and Albion A-Z (1997) he founded the club's historical society in 1998 and is looking forward to establishing a museum at the new stadium in 2011.