Lewes History Group

A Friends of Anne of Cleves House event

Dr Graham Mayhew will speak on the ‘Two battles at Lewes 1264 and 1377‘.

As we celebrate the 750th anniversary of the Battle of Lewes on 14^th May 1264 between Henry III and Simon de Montfort’s forces, we will also learn about the French attack on Lewes in July 1377. Graham Mayhew explores both battles and their impact on Lewes at the time.

Venue: Anne of Cleves House, 52 Southover High Street, Lewes BN7 1JA

Tickets: Please contact the Friends of Anne of Cleves House

Non-members are welcome, but note that seating capacity is limited and early booking is advised.

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The Battle of Lewes Story: Bringing 1264 to Life

Don’t miss the Sussex Archaeological Societies programme of special talks and discussions scheduled to take place at Lewes Castle.

These include:

Battle Bites:  A series of free lunchtime talks on medieval life

Medieval Nights in the Medieval Marquee: a series of talks by experts in their field

Full details and booking

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Mass Observation and its Diarists

Early evening lecture by Robert and Patricia Malcolmson

Robert and Patricia Malcolmson are Social Historians and editors of numerous Mass Observation diarists including Nella Last in the 1950s:  Further Diaries of Housewife 49.

The talk will focus on their use of Mass Observation and explore the diaries collected by the original Mass Observation movement (1937 – 1966).

Venue: The Keep
Date: Wednesday 14 May 2014, 6pm (6.30pm start)
Cost: £5
Booking:  via Eventbrite page

The English In Love

Early evening talk by Dr Claire Langhamer

Dr Claire Langhamer is a social and cultural historian.

Claire will talk about her use of the Mass Observation Archive for her recent publication The English in Love;The Intimate Story of an Emotional Revolution.

Venue: The Keep
Date: Wednesday 18 June 2014, 6pm (6.30pm start)
Cost: £5
Booking: via Eventbrite page

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