Events started last week (Friday, September 25) and lasted until Sunday (September, 27) and were held all over the town for the inaugural Literary Festival.
The festival included poetry workshops, tarot card readings and talks from beloved authors. Jacqueline Wilson, Neil Kinnock and AF Harrold were main features of the festivals.
There were events for people of all ages with events targeted to children and aspiring authors. The first-of-its-kind event was sponsored by Dame Jacqueline Wilson, MP Josh Babarinde, Christopher William Hill and was organised with the help of Langney Community Library.
1. First ever LitFest in Eastbourne enjoyed by people of all ages - see photos
Children dress up as their favourite book characters. Taken by Christina Baldwin Photo: Taken by Christina Baldwin
2. First ever LitFest in Eastbourne enjoyed by people of all ages - see photos
First ever LitFest in Eastbourne enjoyed by people of all ages - see photos. Taken by Christina Baldwin Photo: Taken by Christina Baldwin
3. First ever LitFest in Eastbourne enjoyed by people of all ages - see photos
Event Why does politics make great fiction? In the Emma Mason Gallery. Taken by Christina Baldwin Photo: Taken by Christina Baldwin
4. First ever LitFest in Eastbourne enjoyed by people of all ages - see photos
First ever LitFest in Eastbourne enjoyed by people of all ages - see photos. Taken by Christina Baldwin Photo: Taken by Christina Baldwin