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Marcus Taylor looks at two streams in Lewes which, though very short, have had a significant effects on the town over the centuries. One made possible the building of Lewes Priory and supplied its advanced drainage systems and ponds with … Continue reading →

Helen Poole: Sir John Gage of Firle and the Tudor Court Life in the Tudor court gave great opportunities for advancement and equal chances for disgrace. One man who survived and prospered, despite setbacks and staying loyal to the Catholic … Continue reading →

Also known as the Isolation Hospital, and the Lewes Sanitary Hospital The Lewes Hospital for Infectious Diseases stood just off the Nevill Road from 1877 to 1939. Following its closure, the building was converted into the four Nevill Place Flats, … Continue reading →