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The Crisp Silver Challenge Cup for best Lewes garden

The Crisp Cup was a trophy presented annually in the period immediately before and after WWII  to the best council house garden. Does anyone know what happened to the cup itself? Does it sit somewhere, neglected, on a potting shed … Continue reading

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Historical photographs of the Lewes area

Historic England has recently added a collection of aerial reconnaissance photographs taken during the Second World War by the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) to its website. This collection also features images of Britain taken by the RAF, Aerofilms, … Continue reading

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Lewes Heritage Open Days, 8-10 September 2023

Heritage Open Days celebrates England’s architecture and culture by offering free access to properties that are usually closed to the public, or charge for admission. This year’s event in Lewes includes free access to 18 different buildings in Lewes, some … Continue reading

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