Category Archives: Political History

Lewes History Group: Bulletin 19, (10 February 2012)

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Admin

1. Next Meeting on Monday 13 February 2012 : ‘How did Lewes Grow?’ 2. Sussex Industrial Archaeology Society Event: “Industrial Archaeology of Lewes” 3. Priory Crescent, Southover 4. Lewes Borough Building Control records 5. Lewes Borough Council purchases the Town … Continue reading →

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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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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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