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Meeting – Monday 14 November, 7:30pm

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Admin

John Kay: John Whitfeld the Smuggler and his Lewes “Club” For over 30 years John Whitfeld played a key role in the commercial and political life of Georgian Lewes. Appearing from nowhere, he established himself as a merchant, political fixer, … Continue reading →

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Lewes History Group: Bulletin 15, (8 October 2011)

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Admin

1.   Next Meeting on Monday 10 October:  David Goldsmith: The 1836 Lewes Avalanche 2.   Landport Farm 3.   The Prison, North Street, Lewes 4.   Witchcraft at Lewes 5.   Memories of Lewes collected by U3A 6.   Gideon Mantell’s Journal 7.   Old Candlemakers … Continue reading →

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Meeting – Monday 10 October, 7:30pm

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Admin

David Goldsmith: The 1836 Lewes Avalanche. The topic of David’s illustrated talk is the fatal avalanche that buried several houses on South Street 175 years ago, and is remembered today in the name of the Snowdrop Inn. His talk will … Continue reading →

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