Lewes History Group

An event at The Keep, Brighton

Chris Kempshall: East Sussex Women and the First World War

Whilst fighting raged in Europe and beyond, victory in the First World War was not simply dependent on the actions of those in the trenches. As a ‘Total War’ the actions of those on the home front were crucial in maintaining the war effort.

In this talk, Dr Chris Kempshall will examine the actions of East Sussex’s women during the war, both the work they did and the sacrifices they made between 1914 and 1918. In a time when women were heavily prejudiced against, it will also evaluate whether they were sufficiently rewarded at the conflict’s conclusion.

Image at The Keep website

Venue: The Keep, Woollards Way, Brighton,  BN1 9BP

Entry: £3, book at The Keep website

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East Sussex County Council First World War Commemorations

Chris Kempshall: East Sussex in the First World War

How did the First World War affect East Sussex and how can the conflict be remembered during its centenary?

This talk will examine the unique space that East Sussex occupied during the First World War between the home front and the front lines. It will also highlight the newly emerging stories of the region during the war and how the East Sussex WW1 project is recording this history.

Dr Chris Kempshall is the project officer for First World War Commemorations on the East Sussex WW1 project.

Venue: Bridge Cottage Heritage Centre, High Street, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1AZ

Entry: The only cost incurred is the cost of entry to the Bridge Cottage World War exhibition. £5/adult £2/child UDPS members £2.50

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Event organised for the Mayor’s Charities for 2017

Photos at Edward Reeves Photography, and Graham Mayhew’s Facebook pages

A patriotic evening of musical entertainment including sketches, monologues and popular songs of the era, as performed for the troops in the Assembly Room, Lewes between 1914 and 1918, with audience participation accompanied by Lewes Glynde and Beddingham Band, members of Lewes Operatic Society and other artistes for your delectation and enjoyment, together with a well- stocked bar (wines, beers and soft drinks) and a capacious buffet supper.

Photo of WWI troops in the Assembly Room, Lewes,
courtesy of Graham Mayhew and © Edward Reeves Lewes

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