Lewes History Group

Coming soon – The first book from the Lewes History Group’s Street Stories Project

This book describes the origins of the street, and how it developed.

It features stories of the people who’ve lived in Sun Street over the years, and includes original sketches, pictures and family photographs.

Available Autumn 2016 at £8.50 via the Sun Street page on the Lewes History Group website, and local book shops. (Sorry, now out of print, Sept. 2017)

Alternatively you can contact the Sun Street team now via their web page to put your name down for a copy.

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John Davey: Lewes’ Biggest Ever Crime?

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.

We appreciate your feedback or suggestions regarding our events programme. Please use this form to convey your comments. You can also contact us by email if you have an enquiry.

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Brigitte Lardinois: Stories Seen Through a Glass Plate 1916 – Lewes Remembers Life During WW1

Brigitte Lardinois will speak about the latest lightbox exhibition that will take place in the town from 29 October  – 19 November 2016 and which aims to  show the life of the people left behind when so many men were away at the front.

She will give an update on the progress and share the hopes for the next stage of the project.

1917 Reeves photograph of a car with a lady driver outside Castle Gate House, © Edward Reeves, Lewes

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 £2 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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