Lewes History Group

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This study day will explore the history behind the use of medicinal, household and culinary herbs and show how these herbs continue to have relevance today both in the practice of medicine and in the recreated monastic and medieval gardens at Westminster Abbey and Anne of Cleves House.

Speakers:

• Jan Pancheri Author of “Brother William’s Year”, Head Gardener, Westminster Abbey
• Martin Pett ESAMP, Anne of Cleves House Museum,
• Hilary Morris Medical Historian, Senior Lecturer, University of Brighton
• Julia Behrens Medical Herbalist, Brighton
• Chair: Kate Hickmott

Venue:  St John the Baptist Church, Southover, Lewes, BN7 1JH

Booking: Via the Lewes Priory Trust website

Further information and Programme

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Mat Homewood: A Turbulent History of Pub Life in Lewes

Mat Homewood shares a host of historical anecdotes.

7.45pm Lecture Room, Lewes Town Hall.

Open to all – admission free to Friends of Lewes members, £3 for non-members. Wine 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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Kevin Gordon: A Quirky Guided Tour of Lewes

Every summer Kevin Gordon provides a monthly guided walk around Lewes. In this talk he gives an opportunity to take a stroll around the town without the need to climb any hills!

This virtual tour includes four graveyards (All Saints, the Quaker churchyard, St John sub Castro and St Michael’s) where Kevin will point out some headstones of interest and talk about the etiquette of death. We will also visit one of the town’s twittens where he explains the tell-tale architectural features which show how rich the original owner was. Along the way we’ll meet a few Lewes characters, such as Xit the dwarf who made his living in a most extraordinary way and local school teacher and guardian of Lewes virtues, Kate Fowler Tutt.

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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