Lewes History Group

Kevin Gordon: What to see in a Sussex Church

Our churches have changed much over the last 1000 years, and Sussex is blessed with many diverse and delightful country churches which have a treasury of interesting features. As a speaker at WI meetings, Kevin has toured the county visiting them.

Kevin’s talk will explain some of the items and features that can be seen in a church, illustrated by his photos from Sussex churches. He will also cover some of the events and rituals associated with the church, such as church-clipping and beating the bounds.

This talk will interest and amuse!

Kevin has a lifelong interest in Sussex history. He is a published author with several books published on Eastbourne and Seaford history. Kevin is the Chairman of the Alfriston History Society, a trustee of Seaford Museum and until recently was an accredited guide to the Houses of Parliament. He particularly interested in churches, their features, customs, and graveyards.

All are welcome from 7.00pm for free refreshments and updates on the Group’s activities. The talk will begin promptly at 7:30pm and will finish by 9.00pm.

There is an entry fee for these meetings, payable at the door, of £1 for members, and £3 for non-members.

Venue: The King’s Church building on Brooks Road, Lewes, BN7 2BY. (Between Tesco car park and Homebase)

See the Meetings page for a list of  forthcoming monthly talks organised by the Lewes History Group.

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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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