Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control we have had to postpone the talk

scheduled for Friday March 21^st: The Neolithic in Sussex by Dr Jon Baczkowski.

It is replaced with: The Industrial History of Lewes c.1700-1914 – and the impact of the town’s changing role by  Dr Sue Berry

Lewes has a rich industrial heritage, much evidence of which still survives. Sue will look at key sectors; why they developed and also the causes of their decline, for example the brewing industry. From the 1830’s Lewes had to try hard to maintain its regional standing and grew slowly, in spite of the number of railway lines. We shall explore some possible reasons for this lack of rapid growth and the reduction in processing – for example breweries. 

7:30pm Friday 21 March, Lewes Town Hall Lecture Room

Admission for members: £2.00 cash

Non-members very welcome: £4.00 cash

Dr Jon Baczkowski’s talk will be rescheduled later this year.

Professor Martin Bell has kindly agreed to give his talk, The Long Man of Wilmington: New evidence for its date and historical context on Friday 25th April 2025.

Professor Bell will explain why the Long Man is now thought to be of the early Tudor period.

This is a talk which shows the value of combining both archaeological techniques and historiography (which includes the use of archives) when studying a site. 

Further details to follow in due course.

7:30pm, Friday 25^th April, Lewes Town Hall Lecture Room

Admission for members: £2.00 cash

Non-members very welcome: £4.00 cash