Lewes History Group

A Sussex Archaeological Society Event

Discover more about the unique collections of The Sussex Archaeological Society during this informal evening with Museums’ Officer Emma O’Connor. This event will focus on highlights from the ceramics collection, from pre-history to the 19th Century.

Expect plenty of opportunities for handling objects, examining them closely, and some interesting stories about the people behind the objects, and how the items ended up in the care of the Society.

Held in the Library at Barbican House in Lewes, this series of exclusive behind-closed-doors sessions will offer the chance to learn more about some of 30,000 objects which are held by the Society.

Details and booking

Image from Sussex Past website

Heritage Open Days celebrates England’s architecture and culture by offering free access to properties that are usually closed to the public, or charge for admission.

This year’s event in Lewes includes free access to 16 different buildings in Lewes, some with special tours. In addition, 5 different guided walks are to take place in the town with 8 start times to cater for high levels of interest.

Advance booking through Eventbrite is essential for some of these tours and walks. Booking opened on 15 August and closes the day before the event.

Brochure, full details, and how to book your place for tours

An opportunity not to be missed!

Lewes Heritage Open Days 2022 brochure

Lewes Heritage Open Days is organised by the Friends of Lewes

For a preview taster talk, Marcus Taylor will be looking at some of the interesting properties that will be opening this year – on Wednesday 31 August, 7:30pm, on Zoom

A Friends of Anne of Cleves’ House event

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