Why did George IV's seaside pleasure palace become a hospital for Indian soldiers? A talk and Q&A with Kevin Bacon and Jody East from Brighton's Royal Pavilion, exploring the myths and realities surrounding one of the most unusual hospitals of the First World War.

Kevin Bacon and Jody East

Jody East (@pavilionjody) is a creative programming curator at the Royal Pavilion . Kevin Bacon is the Digital Manager for the Royal Pavilion.
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