High up on its ‘Motte’ in the heart of Lewes you will find the remains of…
Category: Historic Buildings
Ever heard of Emsworth?
By Lyn Funnell Emsworth is on the North end of Chichester Harbour. It straddles the two…
Redoubt Military Fortress, Eastbourne. By Harry Pope, RIP
Harry Pope realised he could write when he first went to school, and never stopped since.…
Rudyard Kipling’s Sussex Country Home, Bateman’s.
By Lyn Funnell Rudyard Kipling and his family lived in Bateman’s in Burwash, which is owned…
Step Back in Time at Dreamland, Margate – Season Starts Soon
Last weekend I watched a film – and I say film rather than movie because it…
Sussex Smugglers
By Wendy Hughes Smuggling was rife in Sussex and Alfriston was no exception. The Sussex…
Seven Sussex and Kent Villages Worth Exploring
I’m always surprised by how much history I discover hidden away in our villages. It’s good…
Hopped on the Train for a Visit to London’s British Museum
Following on from my article last week about my trip to London, I promised to dedicate…
A Trip to London to Hear the Voice of an Angel
I’d booked tickets to see what sounded like a rather intriguing musical experience for the evening. …
Eastbourne’s Old Workhouse.
by Harry Pope Eastbourne, like a lot of towns, had a workhouse. I have recently re-read…