Category Archives: Local History

Meeting – Monday 13 June, 7:30pm

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Admin

Diana Crook: A Box of Toys: a Lewes Anthology Diana Crook, who will be speaking about her anthology of writings by authors once resident in Lewes, entitled “A Box of Toys”. Venue: The new King’s Church building on Brooks Road, … Continue reading →

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Lewes History Group: Bulletin 10, (6 May 2011)

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Admin

1.   Next meeting on Monday 9 May 2011: Michael Chartier, ‘Mayors of Lewes’ 2.   Boiler Explosion at Lewes Station 3.   A Lewes smuggler hanged at Tyburn (by Peter Atkins) 4.   A Lewes Miracle 5.   Location, Location, Location 6.   Lewes Library … Continue reading →

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Meeting – Monday 9 May, 7:30pm

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Admin

Michael Chartier: Mayors of Lewes There have been mayors of Lewes appointed each year since the local government reorganisation of 1881. Michael Chartier, a prominent local councillor, has filled this role himself, and will be talking to us about some … Continue reading →

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