Bob Cairns: Transported to Lewes
Until the mid 19th century the only ways into Lewes were via the river or on roads and ancient track-ways which, over millennia, had gently shaped the layout of the town, but were difficult to traverse. However, the coming of the railways and then motor vehicles brought rapid and dramatic changes which have continued through to today.
With photographs and postcards from his extensive collection (many of which have not been shared before), Bob will demonstrate these developments in the townscape. There will also be a few old favourites, plus images of airplanes which landed in Lewes and the aerial views they took of the town.
Bob comments, “Of course I will encourage the audience to join in and identify where the photographs were taken. Some will be easy to identify, but I know that others will test even the most seasoned local historians.”
Venue: The King’s Church building on Brooks Road, Lewes, BN7 2BY. (Between Tesco car park and Homebase)
Entry: details to come
Tickets are FREE for LHG members, and £4 for non-members.
Tickets: details to come
Covid precautions: details to come
See the Talks page for a list of forthcoming monthly events organised by the Lewes History Group.
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