During the summer season (April onwards), our monthly talks will be held at Kings Church, Brooks Road, Lewes, BN7 2BY.
St Thomas à Becket Church -Guided tours start 18th May
Next talk: Monday 13th May 2024 7.30 pm: The Birth of Lewes Little Theatre – Paul Myles
The Lewes History Group presents public talks, usually on the 2nd Monday of each month. We invite speakers who address particular topics of interest, and we list the talks below. Research project meetings are held periodically. These meetings are for members working on research projects, and for those considering starting a project or participating in a current project. The aim of the meetings is to review progress and develop expertise. We also arrange courses in research skills and use of resources.
Invited presentations scheduled for January – December 2024
Monday 8 January 2024 ZOOM | Arthur Redmonds | Exploring the Medieval History and Archaeology of Lewes Castle |
Monday 12 February 2024 ZOOM | Geoff Mead | Daniel Defoe’s 1724 tour through South East England (incl. Lewes) |
Monday 11 March 2024 ZOOM | John Kay | The life and times of John Whitfield, Cliffe Merchant |
Monday 15 April 2024 | Heather Downie | The South Street Story – NB Third Monday of the month |
Monday 13 May 2024 | Paul Myles | The Birth of Lewes Little Theatre |
Monday 10 June 2024 | John Lamb | Lewes Rowing Club 150th Anniversary |
Monday 8 July 2024 | TBC | TBC |
Monday 12 August 2024 | No talk | |
Monday 9 September 2024 | Alexandra Loske | Turner and Constable in Sussex |
Monday 14 October 2024 | TBC | TBC |
Monday 11 November 2024 ZOOM | Chris Taylor | On social housing in Lewes |
Monday 9 December 2024 ZOOM | TBC | TBC |