Category Archives: Economic History

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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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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New Project: Lewes Railways

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Admin

Ian McClelland has begun a new research project to assess the impact of the railways on the life of Lewes during the period when the railways were first built – 1844 – 1846.

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