Lewes
Properties and events in Lewes
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Anne of Cleves House Museum
Enjoy an insight into Tudor and Elizabethan life at Anne of Cleves House in Lewes. This stunning timber-framed medieval house dates back to the 15th century.
Battle of Lewes walk
This 2.5 hour walk looks at the battle site in detail.
Bull House tour
Visit this 15th century timber-framed house, once lived in by Thomas Paine.
Cable House 14
Set in one of England's most famous views, this is a rare opportunity to see and learn about this 'haven of history'. It played its part in the development of worldwide communications and the defending England's shore in WWII
Churches and Chapels in Lewes-There place in social and political history.
Sue Berry explores some of the churches and chapels in the town centre from four different denominations and their influence on social and political history.
Coastguard Cottage
Come and have a look inside one of the most famous cottages in England, meet a descendant of the last Coastguard, and see artwork inspired by this very special place.
Crafting a Legacy: From Dunstan Pruden to Pruden and Smith (a jewellery workshop tour)
Step behind-the-scenes at the workshops of jewellers Pruden and Smith. Explore the work of Arts & Crafts goldsmith Dunstan Pruden, as well as the tools and craftsmanship behind over a century of goldsmithing: from the traditional to the cutting-edge.
Edward Reeves
Unique Victorian photographic studio and display of archive images.
Fitzroy House
Discover this landmark Victorian Gothic building by Sir George Gilbert Scott, formerly the town library. Rescued from demolition in the 1970's.
Flint Man Lewes Walk
Led by David Smith, a flintwork specialist with an international reputation for applying it to modern buildings. This walk will allow participants to learn about the prolific use of flint in the town, the craftmanship, techniques and traditions used.
Free Entry at Seaford Museum
Enjoy free entry at Seaford Museum on September 13th.
Freemasons Hall
This Grade II listed 1868 building is still owned by the South Saxon Lodge, one of the oldest in Sussex.
Harpsichord Workshop, Cliffe
An unusual late 16th century timber framed building with a crown-post roof, extensively rebuilt in 1990 and most recently used as a harpsichord and clavichord-making workshop.
Harveys Brewery Tour
A tour of Harveys, the oldest independent brewery in Sussex.
Household jobs through the ages
A hands on look at household jobs through the ages and a historically themed selfie spot
How Lewes was built before 1914
Sue Berry leads a walk around selected historic and architecturally interesting buildings built before 1914 within the historic core of the town, looking at the how they were built by different builders and the materials used.
Hugh Rae tour
Tour of this historic house, shop and textile museum
Industry in the Cliffe, Lewes
Sue Berry leads a walk around the Cliffe area of the town, next to the river, which was the major industrial and service area of Tudor to Edwardian Lewes 1600-1914.
Ironworks of Lewes
A walk exploring the ironworks of Lewes, highlighting the sites and remains of former iron works and some of the relics that remain.
Jireh Chapel, Malling Street
A particularly fine example of an early 19th century non-conformist chapel. Grade I listed and noted for its fine preserved galleried interior and mathematical tiled elevations, with a capacity of 1000. Dates from 1805 and enlarged in 1827.