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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!
 Lewes Castle
Lewes Castle
From the high towers of Lewes Castle visitors can see both the town and the distant views of downs, river and forest. The best way to appreciate this view is to visit Barbican House Museum first and watch 'The Story of Lewes Town', a sound and light show based on a scale model of the town. + More


 
UPCOMING EVENTS NEWS & UPDATES
Roman Art, Architecture and Society
Fishbourne Roman Palace
Fishbourne Roman Palace
Sat 18th Oct
A 5 week course run by Sussex University Centre for Continuing Education

Hallowe'en Fun
Michelham Priory
Sun 26th Oct
Spooky fun for children.A seasonal Family fun day.

Bats, Rats and Cats
Marlipins Museum
Mon 27th Oct
Hunt for bats, rats and cats around the museum and make a Hallowe'en hat.

Tours of the Roman Herb Garden
Fishbourne Roman Palace
Fishbourne Roman Palace
Mon 27th Oct
Talks and tours with Emma Overton

Tales on a Tuesday
Michelham Priory
Tue 28th Oct
Part of Half Term activities

Fire Fire
Anne of Cleves House
Tue 28th Oct
Activities for under 5s including bonfire, fire engines and stories around the fire. 11-12.30 and 2-3.30. £3.75 per child in advance. Ages 2-5

Bats, Cats and Rats
Anne of Cleves House
Wed 29th Oct
Get ready for Halloween by making yourself a shadow puppet and costume. 10.30-12 noon. £4 in advance. For ages 5+.

Wildlife Wednesday
Michelham Priory
Wed 29th Oct
Part of Half Term activities

Theatrical Thursday
Michelham Priory
Thu 30th Oct
part of Half Term activities

Food Through the Ages
Anne of Cleves House
Thu 30th Oct
Join the East Sussex Archaeology and Museums Partnership and explore different foods from hunter gatherer to Tudor times. Try some unexpected wild foods and some unusual medieval recipes! Drop in 10.30a.m. to 4pm. Price included in admission. All ages

Fancy Dress Friday
Michelham Priory
Fri 31st Oct
Part of Half Term activities

Roman Army Week
Mon 27th Oct - Fri 31st Oct
Join the army for a day - do some of the tasks the soldiers did and earn your 'wage' for the day.

Roman Army Week
Fishbourne Roman Palace
Fishbourne Roman Palace
Mon 27th Oct - Fri 31st Oct
Join the Roman Army for the day!

Wounds and Potions
Anne of Cleves House
Fri 31st Oct
Explore Tudor medicine and prepare some wounds and potions for Halloween. Drop in 2-4p.m. Price included in admission. All ages welcome.

Saintly Saturday
Michelham Priory
Sat 1st Nov
Part of Helf Term activities

Horses for Courses
Marlipins Museum
Sat 4th Oct - Sat 1st Nov
An exhibition of paintings by Tony Gardiner

Skeletons on Sunday
Michelham Priory
Sun 2nd Nov
What can bones tell us? Part of Half Term activities

The Priest House Centenary
The Priest House
Sat 1st Mar - Sun 2nd Nov
An exhibition of photographs, documents and original artefacts to celebrate the 100th anniversary of The Priest House Museum

Botanical Illustration
Fishbourne Roman Palace
Sun 16th Nov
An introductory Sunday Workshop

Christmas Gift and Craft Fair
Michelham Priory
Sat 15th Nov - Sun 16th Nov
The place will be turned into a Winter Emporium where you can find gifts for all ages and tastes.

Lewes Castle Closed from October 13th 2008 Mon 13th Oct
Lewes Castle Closed from October 13th 2008From October 13th 2008 Lewes Castle will be completely shut to the public. There will be limited, free admission to adjacent Barbican House Museum during this period. Major improvements in access and interpretation are taking place and we apologise for the inconvenience.

Society Autumn Conference - People and Place: Landscape and Identity through Time Sat 13th Sep
Society Autumn Conference - People and Place: Landscape and Identity through TimeThis exciting conference, organised jointly with the University of Nottingham and supported by the AHRC, will bring together researchers from a variety of disciplines, in particular Archaeology, History, Geography, English and Performing Arts, to consider landscape and identity from different temporal and cultural perspectives, and highlight new approaches to understanding past and present landscapes.

The Archaeology of Fishbourne and Chichester - illustrated in full colour - just published! Mon 9th Jun
The Archaeology of Fishbourne and Chichester - illustrated in full colour - just published!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).

Do you REALLY love LEWES? If so, save its heritage! Wed 5th Dec
Do you REALLY love LEWES? If so, save its heritage!December 2007: Sussex Past owns some of the finest historic buildings in the town - Lewes Castle (and adjacent museum in Barbican House), Anne of Cleves House, and Bull House (onetime home of Tom Paine). We need your donations to save them!

Barcombe and Hamsey website - www.bandhpast.co.uk Tue 13th Nov
Barcombe and Hamsey website - www.bandhpast.co.ukA 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
Sussex Past and Present Newsletter now available on line!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
Buy some of Tom Paine's Common Sense!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
Join the Friends of Fishbourne Roman Palace!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
Renew your subscription online!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
Members' NetThe 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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