Lewes History Group

Bob Cairns: So you think you know Lewes?

Designed to encourage audience participation, Bob Cairns will use images from his extensive collection of postcards and photographs to test your knowledge of old Lewes.

Some images will appear familiar but still require thinking about to pinpoint their locations, others will be more challenging and test even the best informed historian, whilst some may prove impossible to locate even though they are attributed to being Lewes.

Bob doesn’t have all the answers either so the evening could lead to some interesting discoveries by tapping into the memory of the audience.

A major part of the presentation will show material not previously published.

Image courtesy of Bob Cairns

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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This event postponed to 17 September 2016

A Lewes Priory Trust event

The ruins of Lewes Priory will be lit by thousands of candles on the evening of Saturday 10th September as darkness falls.

There will be entertainment throughout the evening with choirs, drummers, Morris Dancers, food stalls, WI tea tent and a bar.

Entry: £3 per head for five years and older.  Friends and Family ticket (2 adults, 2 children) £10.  Tickets available at the gate (limited to 1500 people).
Last admission 9pm.

Image at Priory website

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Eighteen historic Lewes buildings will be opening their doors over this long weekend. Some are not normally accessible, and for others, their usual entry charge has been waived for this event.

There are a range of guided tours, and for some, advance booking is essential. An opportunity not to be missed.

Additional events on during this long weekend include Lewes Priory by Candlelight on Saturday 10 September 2016, Lewes churches’ Ride and Stride, Lewes Railway Station, and the Barbican House Library.

For full details consult the Lewes Heritage Open Days leaflet [397 KB], also available from the Tourist Information Centre, the Town Hall, Lewes Library, and other outlets. Alternatively, visit the Heritage Open Days website  and search for events under ‘Lewes’.

Lewes Heritage Open Days are organised by the Friends of Lewes.

Click on image for venue details

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