Lewes History Group

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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A Lewes Archaeological Group Event

Dr Jim Leary and Elaine Jamieson: Lewes Mount, Mountfield Road and the Round Mounds Project

Jim and Elaine of the University of Reading have been undertaking a project on monumental mounds in the English landscape which includes the Mount in Lewes. They will talk about their project and the results of the borehole survey on the Mount.

Venue: Lecture Room, Lewes Town Hall (Fisher Street entrance, lift access available)

Entrance (including tea or coffee) is LAG members: £3 (£2 concessions);
non-members: £4 (£3 concessions).

Non-members are very welcome

Free entrance for those aged 18 and under

Lewes Archaeological Group website

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David Arscott: A Personal View of Lewes

David Arscott is a local broadcaster and publisher. He lived in the heart of Lewes until fairly recently, has a deep affection for it and an ear for the unusual anecdote.

7.45pm Lecture Room, Lewes Town Hall (Fisher Street entrance)

Open to all – admission free to Friends of Lewes members, £3 for non-members. Wine and juice can be purchased in the interval.

See the Diary page for a list of  forthcoming events organised by the Friends of Lewes.

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