Stories of the Bourne, the stream beneath our feet

In early 2024, we ran a project to explore the history of the Bourne Stream, allegedly the source of Eastbourne’s name. Looking back at how the Bourne shaped and impacted the town gives us a different starting point for considering how we manage water now, and how climate change will impact our relationship with water in the future.

We’ve distilled a selection of what we discovered into audio tracks, which you can listen to in three ways:

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On foot

We’ve put together a Google Map with pins for each point of interest. Explore the route of the Bourne with audio by Jo Seaman.

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Online

An extended version of Jo Seaman’s audio to explore online, through a Soundcloud playlist.

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On the sofa

A longer, reflective audio piece with ambient music for those who like a more relaxed experience.

You can also read more on the project blog, and explore the project zine.