A new visual biography celebrating the life and works of radical 18th Century thinker Thomas Paine has been launched at the Head Office of The Sussex Archaeological Society. Created by visual artist Polyp (Paul Fitzgerald), the graphic novel uses authentic verbatim voices of the time to look at the contribution made by the author of … Continued
The guardian of the South Downs has received a seasonal spruce up thanks to the team and volunteers at The Sussex Archaeological Society. The Long Man of Wilmington, located just off the A27 five miles outside of Eastbourne, is Europe’s largest portrayal of the human form, dating back to at least 1710 when the surveyor … Continued
We’re delighted that Lewes Castle & Museum is one of only 36 museums across the country to have been awarded funding from the Royal Society in its Places of Science scheme to engage communities with their local science stories. Places of Science aims to celebrate projects that will evoke curiosity, interest and enthusiasm by exploring … Continued
Celts and Romans will come together at Fishbourne Roman Palace this half term as the clash of cultures from 2,000-years-ago is celebrated. Mead vs wine; roundhouse vs villa; nettle soup vs stuffed dormice – the differences in lifestyle and customs between the two distinct communities will be marked in style at the site near Chichester … Continued
An ambitious joint project involving the Sussex Archaeological Society working in partnership with Brighton Dome & Festival and the Heads On charity has been awarded more than £200,000 to promote volunteering across the region. The funding , which has been awarded by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and delivered by Arts Council … Continued
The Sussex Archaeological Society has received a share of the final £35 million emergency support package from the government’s Culture Recovery Fund to help overcome the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. Since August 2020, the Fund has distributed £1.57 billion to around 5,000 organisations and sites across the country, giving a lifeline to cherished organisations … Continued
A mysterious Roman helmet that pre-dates the Roman invasion of Britain is to go on display at Fishbourne Roman Palace from next month (April 2022). Alongside the helmet, other pre-invasion artefacts – a sword scabbard fitting and an Iron Age crucible – will also be displayed. In terms of what these objects mean for our … Continued
Show your mum she means the world to you by treating her to afternoon tea at Michelham Priory House & Gardens this Mother’s Day (Sunday March 27, 2022). Our exclusive event will allow you and your party to sit back, relax and catch up while indulging in a platter of fantastic local produce – including … Continued
The arrival of spring is being marked with a bumper display of daffodils at Michelham House Priory House & Gardens in Upper Dicker near Hailsham – with more than 80,000 of the flowers in 18 varieties bursting into bloom throughout the heritage site’s grounds. Expected to peak during April, visitors can expect swathes of daffodils … Continued
Creative, quirky and community project ideas are being sought to upcycle a historic landmark which has stood tall and proud above Lewes Castle for decades. After many years of service, the towering flagpole above the 900-year-old fortress has made its last stand at the historic site. The eight-metre high pole was recently taken down by … Continued