Matthew Explores - Invidious

Matthew Explores

Hi, I’m Matthew – welcome to Matthew Explores

This channel is all about the **historic buildings, landmarks, and hidden corners** I come across in my travels. Based in Eastbourne, I’ll mostly be exploring the South East of the UK, but you’ll also see videos from my adventures further afield whenever I’m on the move.

I keep things **short, relaxed, and packed with interesting stories** – the kind of history you can enjoy without feeling like a lecture. If something catches my eye, I’ll share it with you, whether it’s a centuries-old church, a quirky local site, or a place with a story worth telling.

So if you enjoy a mix of **history, travel, and curiosity-driven exploring**, hit subscribe and join me on the journey – there’s always something new to discover!

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1:11

Eastbourne Ship Inferno 🔥 The Aghios Georgios II Disaster at Normans Bay

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19:17

Eastbourne’s Lost Cinemas 🎬 The Complete Story | From Picture Palaces to Modern Screens

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Shared 1 week ago

357 views

2:23

Ibiza’s Giant Egg?! 🥚 | Matthew Explores Easter Special

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Shared 3 weeks ago

64 views

7:14

From Picture Palaces to Multiplexes… Eastbourne’s Cinema Story (Part 2)

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Shared 3 weeks ago

147 views

12:15

Lost Cinemas of Eastbourne 🎬 Forgotten Theatres & Hidden History (Part 1)

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Shared 4 weeks ago

322 views

9:28

History and a Pint: Hidden Polegate – Roman Roads, Lost Mills & The Dinkum 🍺

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Shared 1 month ago

342 views

8:11

The Royal Hippodrome Theatre Eastbourne (1883) | Secrets, History & Ghost Stories

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Shared 1 month ago

178 views

7:15

Princess Elizabeth’s 1950s Visit to Hastings, Brighton & Lewes | Rare Royal Newsreel Footage

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Shared 1 month ago

181 views

0:16

Historic Royal Visit to Eastbourne – King George V & Queen Mary Arrive

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Shared 1 month ago

92 views

1:49

Eastbourne Model Maker | Recreating the World’s Greatest Cathedrals

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Shared 1 month ago

495 views

1:24

Eastbourne 1931: “Women Can Bowl!” | 234 Ladies Compete in a Historic Tournament

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Shared 1 month ago

409 views

1:02

The 1958 Eastbourne Rail Crash

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Shared 1 month ago

528 views

8:06

The Heathfield Gas Discovery (1896) | When a Sussex Railway Struck Natural Gas

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Shared 1 month ago

273 views

27:58

The Cuckoo Line: The Complete Story | Full Documentary Supercut (Matthew Explores)

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Shared 1 month ago

544 views

9:06

The End of the Cuckoo Line | Beeching, Closure & What Survives Today (Part 4)

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Shared 1 month ago

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11:14

The Heartbeat of the Cuckoo Line | Daily Life, Gas & Decline (Part 3)

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Shared 1 month ago

849 views

7:52

Building the Cuckoo Line | Stations, Villages & Rural Sussex (Part 2)

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Shared 1 month ago

645 views

7:47

The Lost Cuckoo Line | Exploring Sussex’s Forgotten Railway (Part 1)

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Shared 3 months ago

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1:30

Historic Opening of Eastbourne Bandstand & Gardens | 1930s Newsreel

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Shared 3 months ago

181 views

6:38

The Long Man of Wilmington | History, Mystery & Myth | Matthew Explores

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Shared 3 months ago

674 views

4:58

Eastbourne’s Forgotten Police Station | Re-Edited for 2026

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Shared 3 months ago

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12:17

Eastbourne at Christmas 🎄 | History, Storms & Stories by the Sea

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Shared 4 months ago

376 views

1:06

A Christmas Tree Goes to Sea – A Heartwarming Maritime Tradition

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Shared 4 months ago

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0:59

1949: Eastbourne Lifeboat Delivers Christmas Supplies to Royal Sovereign Lightship

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Shared 4 months ago

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7:41

The Italian Gardens, Eastbourne – Untold Story of Quarry, Telegraph Cable & Design

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Shared 4 months ago

312 views

8:19

Christmas History Walk in Meads | Matthew Explores | History & a Pint

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Shared 4 months ago

364 views

7:44

Eastbourne History Brought to Life with AI Colorization!

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Shared 4 months ago

470 views

0:50

Unexploded German Bomb Detonated in Eastbourne (1946) – Original MoD Footage @MatthewExplores

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Shared 5 months ago

356 views

8:36

Eastbourne’s Firefighters: 200 Years of Courage & History

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Shared 5 months ago

697 views

5:41

Exploring Hampden Park, Eastbourne (2025 Re-Edit!) | History, Then & Now

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Shared 5 months ago

314 views

6:22

Matthew Explores: The Lost Kings Holiday Park – Eastbourne’s Forgotten Resort

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Shared 5 months ago

1K views

2:08

Eastbourne Sun, Sea and sand 1970s and Beauty pagent

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Shared 5 months ago

444 views

1:20

Eastbourne: Sun Trap of the South | 1960s Travel Film

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Shared 5 months ago

209 views

6:31

Haunted Eastbourne: Ghosts of the Cliffs, Theatres & Tunnels | Matthew Explores Halloween Special

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Shared 5 months ago

325 views

11:53

Hampden Park, Eastbourne: Then & Now | A Virtual Tour Through Time

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Shared 5 months ago

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2:26

The Roman Villa Beneath the M25: Clacket Lane’s Hidden History Matthew Explores

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Shared 5 months ago

172 views

7:59

Exploring Eastbourne Pier (Re-Edit 2025) – Fire, Storms & Seaside Glory!

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Shared 6 months ago

334 views

2:33

Crossing the Channel: A Day Trip to Boulogne from Eastbourne (Vintage Travel Film)

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Shared 6 months ago

270 views

7:56

From Mammoths to Modern Engineering: Exploring Arlington Reservoir (East Sussex) @MatthewExplores

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Shared 6 months ago

165 views

42:39

Peaceful Walk on Butts Brow 🏞️ | Real-Time South Downs Hike with Bronte 🐾 | No Music, Just Nature

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Shared 6 months ago

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19:14

Relaxing Walk in Willingdon with Bronte 🐾 | Red Lion Pub to Butts @MatthewExplores

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Shared 6 months ago

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8:58

History & a Pint in Willingdon, Orwell’s Inspiration, Ancient Hills & Hidden Pubs@MatthewExplores

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Shared 6 months ago

491 views

6:57

Eastbourne & the BBC Radio 1 Roadshow | A Seaside Music Story @MatthewExplores

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Shared 6 months ago

763 views

2:48

From Donkey Disaster to Sussex Icon: Litlington White Horse @MatthewExplores #history

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Shared 6 months ago

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5:00

The Market Cross of Alfriston: A 600-Year Story in Stone @MatthewExplores

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Shared 7 months ago

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3:51

Alfriston’s Hidden Gem: The Old Clergy House | Birthplace of the National Trust @MatthewExplores

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Shared 7 months ago

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3:48

Discovering the Cathedral of the Downs | St Andrew’s Church, Alfriston @MatthewExplores

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Shared 7 months ago

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1:50

The Secret of the Normans Bay Wreck: Lost Warship Beneath the Waves #matthewexplores #history

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Shared 7 months ago

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3:10

Eastbourne’s Secret Heritage: Statues, Fountains & Phone Boxes

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Shared 7 months ago

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9:39

Smugglers, Shipwrecks & a Stranded Whale | History and a Pint: The Star Inn, Normans Bay

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Shared 7 months ago

485 views

8:29

Eastbourne Then & Now: From Victorian Streets to Circus Elephants! @MatthewExplores

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Shared 7 months ago

1K views

4:23

From Donkeys to Goat Chaises: Eastbourne’s Victorian Licence Plates

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Shared 7 months ago

266 views

7:11

Eastbourne Promenade: Then & Now | Virtual Seaside History Walk

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Shared 7 months ago

987 views

8:34

History and a Pint: Eastbourne’s Hidden Stories. The Victoria, Latimer Road (No Waffle Edit)

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Shared 8 months ago

645 views

4:08

The Story of Princes Park | Eastbourne’s Lost Tramway & Royal Connection @MatthewExplores

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Shared 8 months ago

378 views

2:32

Inside Rome’s Colosseum: Secrets of the Ancient Gladiator Arena

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Shared 8 months ago

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6:13

Eastbourne’s Aviation legacy, 30 Years of Airbourne — and 100 Years Aviation Legacy #airbourne

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Shared 8 months ago

205 views

3:38

Dungeness Lighthouse: 400 Years of Light, Foghorns & Shingle Shenanigans! #history #sea #historyfact

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Shared 8 months ago

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13:55

History and a Pint at The Alexandra Arms – Pubs, Planes & Princes Park #historyfactsshorts #history

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Shared 8 months ago

424 views

3:09

Pevensey Courthouse and Jail, History and tales of crime and punishment

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Shared 8 months ago

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