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Anne of Cleves House

Fishbourne Roman Palace

Lewes Castle

Marlipins Museum

Michelham Priory

The Long Man of Wilmington

The Priest House

Bull House

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Welcome to Sussex Past (The Sussex Archaeological Society). Founded in 1846 we are the largest county Society in the UK. In addition to opening historic properties and museums to the public, we are active in the fields of archaeological and historical research in Sussex. Not only that, you can now get MARRIED in a choice of romantic settings at three of our historic properties, with prices to suit the budget of every couple-to-be. Look at the pages for Michelham Priory, Anne of Cleves and Lewes Castle. Make your wedding truly memorable!

Fishbourne Roman Palace

Fishbourne Roman Palace was discovered by accident during the digging of a water main trench in 1960. The discovery led to nine seasons of excavations that showed the site had developed from a military base at the time of the Roman invasion in AD43 to a sumptuous Palace by the end of the first century. Over the last five years, new excavations by the Sussex Archaeological Society have revealed exciting new insights into this development. + More

UPCOMING EVENTS

Members Events

NEWS & UPDATES

Game and Country Fair Michelham Priory	Sat 11th Jul - Sun 12th Jul
Our annual celebration of countryside pursuits

Philip Driver: Sculpture and Paintings Marlipins Museum	Sat 20th Jun - Wed 15th Jul
Sculpture and paintings by Philip Driver

How does your garden grow? Anne of Cleves House	Thu 16th Jul
Explore the garden at Anne of Cleves with art and craft activities. For ages 2-5. Tickets £4 in advance

Herbal Remedies with a Roman Twist Fishbourne Roman Palace	Sat 25th Jul
Herbal Remedies with a Roman Twist - a one day training course
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Roman Mosaic Workshop Fishbourne Roman Palace	Sat 25th Jul
Create a Piece of History with a 1 day Roman Mosaic Workshop

Archaeology activity day Michelham Priory	Wed 29th Jul
Children's activities for age 5 and above.

Minibeasts Lewes Castle	Thu 30th Jul
Investigate the bugs, flowers and gardens aroudn the Castle with some science activities. For ages 2-5. Tickets £4 in advance.

What will we do when the museum is full? An event for National Archaeology Week Marlipins Museum	Tue 21st Jul - Thu 30th Jul
An event for National Archaeology Week

Fun Time Thursdays Fishbourne Roman Palace	Thu 6th Aug
Lots of things to make and do

"Mother Sweetapple" by the Rude Mechanical Theatre Co. Lewes Castle	Fri 7th Aug - Sat 8th Aug
Mother Sweetapple,a play by the Rude Mechanical Theatre Company.

Sussex Guild CRAFTS IN ACTION Michelham Priory	Thu 6th Aug - Sun 9th Aug
gain, you will be able to see and buy a stunning range of contemporary fine crafts.

Teddy Bear's Picnic Michelham Priory	Wed 12th Aug
Teddies and Toys activity day

Birds and Bees Anne of Cleves House	Thu 13th Aug
Explore the wildlife with art activities and a story. For ages 2-5. Tickets £4 in advance.

Fun Time Thursdays Fishbourne Roman Palace	Thu 13th Aug
Lots of things to make and do

Southwick Camera Club Annual Photographic Exhibition Marlipins Museum	Sat 1st Aug - Sat 15th Aug
Southwick Camera Club's Annual Photographic Exhibition

Southwick Camera Club Annual Photographic Exhibition	Sat 1st Aug - Sat 15th Aug
Southwick Camera Club's Annual Photographic Exhibition!

Mother Sweetapple Michelham Priory	Sun 16th Aug
Rude Mechanical Theatre presents a garden theatre performance. Please bring your own low backed seating, and a picnic.

Wildlife Wednesday Activity Day	Wed 19th Aug
Reptiles, birds, rescued wild life and much more.

Fun Time Thursdays Fishbourne Roman Palace	Thu 20th Aug
Lots of things to make and do

Classic and Vintage Vehicle Show Michelham Priory	Sat 22nd Aug - Sun 23rd Aug
A celebration of the past with many varieties of domestic and agricultural vehicles on display.

Two great conferences on rural Sussex	Sat 13th Jun
Country Houses of Sussex (13th June 2009) and Change in Rural Sussex - Medieval to Modern (19th September 2009). An impressive line up of speakers at both events. For details click on Membership above, and see documents to right.

LEWES CASTLE NOW OPEN - June 2nd 2009	Tue 2nd Jun
After a six month refurbishment, courtesy of the Heritage Lottery Fund, Lewes Castle is now open to the public - do come and visit!

Success with grants - over £5 million since 1995	Thu 14th May
Sussex Past has had some great successes in securing external grant aid to help look after the past. Click on the above for details.

The Archaeology of Fishbourne and Chichester - illustrated in full colour - just published!	Mon 9th Jun
Special Price for our members - look on our web shopsite (or order from Fishbourne Roman Palace - 01243-785859). Exclusive price to Sussex Archaeological Society members of £12.00 including post and packing. This offer is open until 31.08.08 (Retail Price will be £14.99 plus post and packing).

Barcombe and Hamsey website - www.bandhpast.co.uk	Tue 13th Nov
A new Society research resource is now available on-line – the Barcombe and Hamsey website www.bandhpast.co.uk ; the website provides a comprehensive summation of the historical sources for these two parishes north of Lewes.

Sussex Past and Present Newsletter now available on line!	Tue 2nd Oct
We are now offering visitors to our website the chance to read past copies of our thrice-yearly newsletter, Sussex Past & Present. Simply go to the main Research page then click on the link to the right.

Buy some of Tom Paine's Common Sense!	Wed 6th Jun
In order to support our appeal for the refurbishment of Bull House, once the home of Tom Paine, author of Common Sense, you can now buy your very own Common Sense Certificate - please click on our shop tag above for more info

Join the Friends of Fishbourne Roman Palace!	Sun 2nd Apr
Are you interested in visiting Fishbourne Roman Palace - for FREE - as often as you like? Then you should join ... The Friends of Fishbourne Roman Palace!

Renew your subscription online!	Wed 20th Oct
Members may now renew their subscription to the Society online, by visiting the shopsite on www.sussexpastshop.co.uk and selecting "subscription renewal" from the product list. Then follow the instructions given on the screen.

Members' Net	Thu 13th May
The Members' Net section of the website is now up and running! If you are a member of the Society and would like to have access to this restricted area of our website, click on the Membership link above.

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