Lewes History Group

Three significant paintings from Lewes Town Hall: ‘The Visit of William IV’, ‘The Protestant Reformers’ and ‘The Battle of Lewes’, have been restored by the The Hamilton Kerr Institute, part of the Fitzwilliam Museum at the University of Cambridge.

These paintings  relate specifically to important historic events that helped shape the cultural identity of Lewes, and have recently been returned to the Town Hall.

Rupert Featherstone, director of the Hamilton Kerr Institute at Cambridge University, will give a presentation  about the fascinating work which was carried out over the past year on the paintings.

Venue: Assembly Room, Town Hall, Lewes, BN7 2QS

Entry: free, but please book a seat via 01273 471469, or info@lewes-tc.gov.uk

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A Friends of Anne of Cleves’ House event

Mathew Homewood: A Turbulent History of Pub Life in Lewes

Mat Homewood is a genealogist and historical researcher at Traditional Family Trees. He will be sharing a host of historical anecdotes.

Venue: Anne of Cleves’ House, 52 Southover High Street, Lewes, BN7 1JA

Details and tickets: please call 01273 473218. Friends website

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Lewes Priory Trust’s 37th Emil Godfrey Memorial Lecture

Richard Andrews: Lewes Priory and the Preservation of its Ruins

The lecture will be preceded by the Annual General Meeting of the Lewes Priory Trust at 7:00pm. The AGM is for members only.

Venue: The Council Chamber, Lewes Town Hall (upstairs). Please use the High Street entrance.

All welcome – admission free

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