Lewes History Group

A Zoom Webinar

Sarah and Peter Earl: The Stories of East Street & Albion Street, Lewes

East Street and Albion Street comprise what has been referred to as the first phase of ‘New Town’ development in Georgian Lewes. What was originally on the site? How did the land develop into streets? What was going on in Lewes at the time?  What has happened since the original builds?

To answer these questions Sarah and Peter Earl, long-standing residents of East Street, have been on a journey of discovery since 2018. Although neither are qualified in historical research, they were inspired by the work and findings of earlier researchers taking part in the LHG’s Street Stories project and took advantage of the training offered to LHG members.

You are invited to see how far they have travelled up to, and since, their small Heritage Open Days exhibition in September 2019, and to learn what sources have proved most useful in piecing together a fascinating history.

East Street, Lewes postcard, from Bob Cairns’ collection

To join this talk, you need to
  1) register your intention in advance
  2) receive our confirmation email with a link to the talk
  3) click on that link to attend the talk 10 minutes before it starts

LHG Members can attend our talks for free. We will send members emails with a link to Zoom registration. Then please follow steps 1, 2, and 3 as above. 

Non-members can buy a ticket (£4) from TicketSource. The ticket will provide a link to Zoom registration. Then please follow steps 1, 2, and 3 as above. 

Please join the webinar at 7:20pm.

We would recommend a computer screen or an iPad as a minimum screen-size for viewing our webinars.

Our presenters will be speaking live, and you can ask questions by typing in the Q&A box in Zoom.

See the Talks page for a list of  forthcoming monthly events organised by the Lewes History Group.

1612, King James of Scotland sits safely on the throne of England and the Gunpowder Treason Plotters have long since been executed. Everyone in the Kingdom celebrates November 5^th. The day that remembers how King and Parliament narrowly escaped the infamous plot of 1605. Everyone celebrates by lighting bonfires, ringing bells and listening to special sermons.

Except one woman. What did Guy Fawkes’ mother feel?

Brighton Fringe play at The Quadrant, 12 North Street, Brighton

Booking details

Heather Leech as Guy Fawkes’ Mother
Image at Gleowit Productions website

A Zoom Webinar and discussion

Lindsay Frost will chair a Panel discussion with representatives from Lewes Chamber of Commerce, Lewes Area Access Group, Lewes District Council and Lewes Living Streets.

High Streets throughout the United Kingdom have evolved constantly over the centuries in response to the current needs of living, working and shopping. Recently an increase in online shopping and the need for pandemic social distancing has further changed the High Street. What challenges and opportunities does this bring?

Join our online audience and listen to the Panel’s views before making your contribution to the discussion.

Sketch of Lewes High Street, by Nick Wiseman

The talk will be free, and all are welcome.

Please click to Register in advance for this talk

After registering, you will receive an automated confirmation email containing your personal link for joining the meeting.

Please click on that link to attend the talk 10 minutes before it starts at 7:45pm.

We would recommend a computer screen or an iPad as a minimum screen-size for viewing our webinars.

Our presenters will be speaking live, and you can ask questions by typing in the Q&A box in Zoom.

See the Diary page for a list of  forthcoming events organised by the Friends of Lewes