The Lewes History Group presents public talks, usually on the 2nd Monday of each month. We invite speakers who address particular topics of interest. This years schedule is listed below.
Our talks are free to members. Non-members can buy tickets (£4.00) at Ticketsource.co.uk/lhg
During the summer season (April onwards), our monthly talks will be held at : Kings Church, Brooks Road, Lewes, BN7 2BY. (Location Map)
During the winter (November to March) we hold our monthly talks on Zoom.
Next Talk:
| Mon 11 May 19.30 Kings Church | Blake Galloway | Barcombe Mills Roman Settlement |
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 2026
| Mon 12th January ZOOM 19:30 | Chris Hare | Richard Jefferies a man out of time. |
| Mon 9th February ZOOM 19:30 | Sheila Wood Paul Nicoll Chris Taylor | What’s in a name? How the Lewes Bypass saved the Rugby Club. A Doctor in Edwardian Lewes. |
| Mon 9 March Zoom 19.30 | Chris Taylor | Hospitals in Lewes 1840 -1910 |
| Mon 20 April 19.30 | Matthew Hyde | Jireh Chapel and its pastors, 1805-1998 |
| Mon 11 May 19.30 | Blake Galloway | Barcombe Mills Roman Settlement |
| Mon 8 June 19.30 | George Jones | Beowulf: A Sussex legend? |
| Mon 13 July 19.30 | Joanna Hodgkin | A Bear Yard Family |
| Mon 14 September 19.30 | Christopher Whittick Sue Berry | The Story of St Anne’s church & parish |
| Mon 12 October 19.30 | Ruth Thomson | Lewes Bus Station |
| Mon 9 November 19.30 Zoom | To be confirmed | |
| Mon 14 December | AGM | To be confirmed |
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