Category Archives: Lewes

Meeting – Monday 12 December, 7:30pm

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Admin

Christmas Meeting featuring short talks about members’ research projects: Ian McClelland – Impact of the Railway on Lewes  ∞ Interval with seasonal refreshments ∞ Paul Myles – Film: Rodin in Lewes – ‘The Kiss Comes Home’ Our Christmas meeting will … Continue reading →

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Lewes History Group: Bulletin 16, (11 November 2011)

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Admin

1.   Next Meeting on Monday 14 November:  John Kay: ‘John Whitfeld the Smuggler’ 2.   The view over Lewes from Malling Down 3.   Views down School Hill a century ago 4.   The Lewes Constables’ view of Bonfire, 1834 5.   Mary Ann … Continue reading →

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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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