Category Archives: Local History

Meeting – Monday 12 March 2012, 7:30pm

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Admin

David Arscott: The History of Lewes Old Grammar School David has been commissioned to write a history of the oldest school in Lewes, to mark the passage of 500 years since its foundation in 1512. He has traced back to its … Continue reading →

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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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