Lewes History Group

Inspired by the recent feature film of Jane Austen’s Emma, starring Firle Place as Emma’s home ‘Hartfield’, The Regency Wardrobe is an exhibition by decorative paper textile artist Stephanie Smart featuring an exquisite collection of 11 Regency costumes and a myriad of accompanying accessories.

A series of talks and workshops, chosen to compliment the exhibition and led by Costume and Fashion Historians, is scheduled for 9^th, 16^th, and 30^th September, and there will be a paper quilling workshop with Stephanie Smart on 7^th October.

Details and tickets on the Firle Regency Wardrobe website

Image at the Firle Regency Wardrobe website

Weather permitting, there will be tours of the site at 12.00, 1.00 & 2.00, plus a chance to see a selection of finds from various trenches at Bridge Farm.

See details at the Culver Project website

The Culver Archaeological Project was founded in 2005 by Rob Wallace to investigate the historic landscape surrounding the Barcombe villa complex and has developed over the years to research the historical environment of the alluvial plain of the Upper Ouse Valley in the parishes of Barcombe and Ringmer. The investigation of the Romano-British settlement at Bridge Farm forms part of this wider research project of the Ouse Valley.

Map of the Bridge Farm site

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.

The Lewes event includes free access to 13 buildings and five different bookable walks in different parts of the town’s conservation area. In addition, the Baxters Field open space has embraced the national Heritage Open Days theme of ‘Edible England’ by providing samples of autumn fruits and berries, and tours to learn about edible and poisonous plants.

There is a range of guided walks and tours, and for some, advance booking is essential.

Booking opens on 9 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!

Fitzroy House, Southover Grange, The Workshop (Jonathan Swan)

Lewes Heritage Open Days is organised by the Friends of Lewes