Graham Mayhew – Gideon Mantell: the Antiquarian – Friday 3rd February 2023, 7.30pm

Gideon Mantell Birthday Anniversary 2023 Lecture

This year’s birthday lecture is delivered by Graham Mayhew, renowned scholar and published author of the history of the Cluniac Priory in Lewes.

Using his in-depth research of the Mantell papers in the Alexander Turnbull Library in Wellington, New Zealand, Graham will illustrate Mantell’s importance in developing our knowledge of Lewes and its priory.

Venue: Council Chamber, Lewes Town Hall, Lewes. Doors open 7pm.

Tickets: £5 in advance from Lewes Tourist Information Centre (order and pay over the phone 01273 483448) from Monday 9th January 2023, or on the door if any left.

Contact debby.matthews@yahoo.co.uk for more information.

Visit Debby’s Gideon Mantell blog

Lewes Priory stone, drawing

One of the Lewes priory stones found and recorded by Mantell, and now in the British Museum

 

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