We’re delighted to be working with Changing Chalk to offer Members of Sussex Past six places on a Historic Building Recording workshop, taking place at Michelham Priory House & Gardens on Monday 21st October from 10am to 4pm. Led by HB Archaeology & Conservation, participants will focus on recording the Elizabethan Great barn, followed by … Continued
Join us at Michelham Priory for our Christmas Fayre! We’re inviting local, Sussex-based businesses to showcase their handmade crafts and unique wares at this festive event. This is a wonderful opportunity to share your creations with Christmas shoppers in the beautiful, historic setting of Michelham Priory. Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out! More about … Continued
At Fishbourne Roman Palace we have been celebrating the restoration of the box hedging to its full glory after being attacked by an infestation of box moth caterpillars. Pest control specialists, Eradipest, who completed the work commented: “We were contacted by Fishbourne Roman Palace & Gardens earlier this year to see if their historic box … Continued
Get 15% off tickets to Fishbourne Roman Palace this October Half Term, as part of a promotion with The Great Sussex Way and three fantastic museums around West Sussex. To claim this discount, all you need to do is go along to Fishbourne Roman Palace on a day of your choosing between 21st October to … Continued
Today, 29th September, marks Michaelmas, or the Feast of St Michael and All Angels, marking the end of the harvest and the transition to autumn and the shortening of days. The feast day is marked with celebrations of feasting and giving thanks for a bountiful harvest. Coinciding with the harvest home celebrations of farmers and … Continued
Two fragments of an Iron Age gold torc discovered by a metal detectorist near Pulborough, West Sussex, in 2019, have undergone a process of scientific analysis by the British Museum which has confirmed the pieces to be fragments of a late prehistoric artefact of European significance dating back to Iron Age times. The research, led … Continued
As we welcome the autumn equinox, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the rich history, traditions, and landscapes that define Sussex in this season of transition. Autumn has always held a special place in the heart of this county, a time when communities came together to harvest the fruits of their labour, celebrate the … Continued
Fishbourne Roman Palace, near Chichester, has received an award for the quality of its learning service, which was deemed by assessors to be ‘first-class’. The dedicated Learning Team at Fishbourne Roman Palace oversees educational sessions for thousands of visiting schoolchildren every year, as well as activities for families and home educator groups, which give participants … Continued
Sussex Past marks Heritage Open Days 2024 with free admission to some of its most iconic heritage properties Once again, Sussex Past is extremely proud to be an active participant in Heritage Open Days this September, giving people free access to three historic properties in Sussex. Lewes Castle and Anne of Cleves House in Lewes … Continued
Do you want to play a leading role in providing strategic oversight to guide the development of The Sussex Archaeological Society? The search is on for dynamic, forward-thinking individuals to bring a fresh approach in helping the Society enhance the richness of life in Sussex and beyond. About the Society The Sussex Archaeological Society (a … Continued