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
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
Bull House, the former residence of the influential radical thinker and pamphleteer Thomas Paine, is set to open its doors to the public on Thursday 24th August. Owned and cared for by registered charity, The Sussex Archaeological Society, the opening marks the first time in almost half a century that this historic site will … Continued
The highly acclaimed travel documentary series “Great Coastal Railway Journeys” is set to air its new episode on Friday, 16th June, on BBC Two, which sees Michael Portillo embark on a fascinating journey from Fishbourne to Seaford. One of the highlights of the upcoming episode is Portillo’s visit to the historic Fishbourne Roman Palace, a … Continued
Enjoy 2-for-1 tickets at Michelham Priory House & Gardens Following the success of our opening weekend last week, we’re pleased to extend our offer of 2-for-1 tickets for visitors joining us from Thursday 1st to Sunday 4th June. Wander around our stunning gardens, explore the Tudor mansion and enjoy the tranquility of this hidden gem, … Continued
A Step in Time at Lewes Castle Looking for unique Sussex gifts? History lovers can choose a bespoke inscription to be engraved on a brick and set into one of the 40 remaining steps at Lewes Castle. The steps lead up to the Keep at the Norman castle, with its stunning 360-degree views of the … Continued
Visit Michelham Priory House & Gardens from Thursday 25th May The gates at Michelham Priory House & Gardens near Hailsham swing open once again, as the historic site welcomes visitors this summer. We are delighted to welcome visitors back to Michelham Priory House & Gardens, with the historic site reopening on Thursday 25th May. Open … Continued
Marlipins Museum reopens for 2023 season with new exhibition Marlipins Museum in Shoreham-by-Sea has reopened for 2023 with a new temporary exhibition co-created with members of the community. After being closed for the winter, the doors to the distinctive Norman building were opened once again today (11th May, 2023). Inside what is understood to be … Continued