Category Archives: Local History

Impact of the railways on the life of Lewes

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Admin

Ian McClelland presents his initial findings on the socio-economic impact on Lewes of the introduction of railways. The link to this presentation is on his Lewes Railways Project page.         –

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Lewes History Group: Bulletin 18, (7 January 2012)

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Admin

1.   Next Meeting on Monday 9 January:  Peter Gillies: Magic Lantern Show 2.   Grange Road 3.   Sale by auction of Pelham House, 25 January 1850 4.   Victorian cemeteries in Lewes 5.   The Governance of Lewes in 1938 6.   The British … Continue reading →

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Lewes U3A Oral History Collection

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Admin

A new page describes this valuable and fascinating historical resource of taped interviews recording life in Lewes in the 20th century.

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