Celebrating our incredible volunteers at Sussex Past during Volunteers Week 2024! Happy Volunteers Week 2024! We’re so grateful for the amazing volunteers who make a huge difference at Sussex Past. Their skills and dedication hugely impact the work we do. Whether caring for gardens, supporting our collections, archiving, creating memorable visitor experiences, or running our … Continued
On Thursday 23rd May, volunteers took part in the re-painting of The Long Man of Wilmington as part of the ‘Adopt a Piece of History’ campaign run by Sussex Past. The re-painting is the finale of a fundraising campaign, launched in December 2022, to support the work of the Sussex Archaeology Society, which owns and … Continued
Marlipins Museum, one of the oldest secular buildings in the country, is now open for the season, complete with a brand new World War II exhibition. Situated in the coastal town of Shoreham-by-Sea, this much loved building is believed to date from the early 12th century and is one of the oldest surviving lay buildings … Continued
February Half Term at Fishbourne Roman Palace will offer plenty for families looking for a great day out in Sussex. The Palace, which is the largest Roman home in the UK, is hosting Live Like a Roman week. This week-long programme of activities will explore what life was like 2,000 years ago. From arts and … Continued
We are pleased to announce that Sussex Archaeological Society has been successful in securing a National Lottery Heritage Fund resilience grant of £249,993. This sum is an important endorsement of our future plans for the organisation and comes in the form of a 12-month investment to really kick start our transformation into a dynamic, contemporary, … Continued
Windows Into Ancient Recycling At Fishbourne Roman Palace We’re delighted to announce a fully-funded PhD opportunity for candidates interested in Roman glass. Newcastle University, in collaboration with Fishbourne Roman Palace and Butser Ancient Farm, invites applications for a PhD opportunity focused on cataloguing and publishing the luxury and everyday glass from the Roman Palace at … Continued
Marlipins Museum opened its doors at the beginning of May. In readiness for the new season we had a day of cleaning and preparing the museum for visitors. As usual, the response from our volunteers was heartwarming. Volunteers who have been helping for a number of years were welcomed back and we were also very … Continued
Enjoy October Half Term full of history, wonder, and excitement at Sussex Past heritage sites! Whether you’re looking for a time-travelling adventure with the kids or a spooky evening out for adults, there’s something for everyone. Here’s a snapshot of what’s in store: Fishbourne Roman Palace & Gardens, near Chichester Roman Army Week: 23rd – … Continued
This October half term, Fishbourne Roman Palace is seeking new recruits to enlist in its Roman Army and learn what it takes to become a fully-fledged soldier. From Monday 23 to Friday 27 October, there will be fun activities every day for the trainee Roman soldiers at the heritage site near Chichester, West Sussex. Once … 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