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20 Nov 2024
Seasonal joy at Michelham Priory this December
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15 Nov 2024
Discounted entry to Sussex Past heritage sites this weekend
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12 Nov 2024
Writer, broadcaster and renowned archaeologist, Mike Pitts, becomes the new president of The Sussex Archaeological Society
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09 Nov 2024
Fair Game: Archaeology project promoting sustainable management of fallow deer nominated for national award
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08 Nov 2024
Introducing five new trustees
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11 Oct 2024
Take part in a Historic Building Recording workshop with Changing Chalk
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07 Oct 2024
Showcase your business the Michelham Priory Christmas Fayre
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04 Oct 2024
Box Hedging at Fishbourne Roman Palace survives and thrives following generous grant
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30 Sep 2024
15% Off Tickets To Fishbourne Roman Palace with The Great Sussex Way
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29 Sep 2024
Michaelmas: Feasting, Merriment and Devil Spit
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24 Sep 2024
Prehistoric Power, Prestige and European Connections Revealed Through Analysis of Sussex’s First Iron Age Torc
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22 Sep 2024
Harvesting History: The Rhythm of the Land
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18 Sep 2024
Fishbourne Roman Palace secures prestigious educational award in recognition of its first-class learning service
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03 Sep 2024
Sussex Past marks Heritage Open Days 2024 with free admission to three historic properties
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06 Aug 2024
New trustees sought for The Sussex Archaeological Society
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19 Jul 2024
Summer fun for families
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15 Jul 2024
Stunning collection of British classic cars coming to Michelham Priory this weekend
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11 Jul 2024
Watch Fishbourne Roman Palace on ITVX
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21 Jun 2024
Opportunity for Members of Sussex Past to get involved with the Changing Chalk Partnership
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16 Jun 2024
Help Us Safeguard Sussex Heritage: Match Our Friend Societies £12,500 Pledge!
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14 Jun 2024
Showcase Your Business at our Classic Car Show
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11 Jun 2024
Dads Go Free this Sunday, 16th June
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03 Jun 2024
Celebrating Volunteers Week
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23 May 2024
Sussex Past community comes together to re-paint Long Man of Wilmington
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03 May 2024
Days out in Sussex this Spring
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03 May 2024
Marlipins Museum Re-opens with World War II Exhibition, D-Day Connection Re-examined
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28 Mar 2024
Easter Days Out in Sussex
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22 Mar 2024
Kids Go Free with Brighton and Hove Buses
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01 Mar 2024
Mums Go Free at Michelham Priory on Mothering Sunday
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12 Feb 2024
February Half Term at Fishbourne Roman Palace
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05 Dec 2023
Society awarded National Lottery Heritage Funding
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28 Nov 2023
PhD Funding Opportunity at Fishbourne Roman Palace
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02 Nov 2023
A Word from the Friends of Marlipins Museum
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23 Oct 2023
Create memories with Sussex Past this October Half Term
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20 Oct 2023
Roman Army to enlist youngsters at Fishbourne Roman Palace this October Half Term
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13 Oct 2023
New trustees sought for The Sussex Archaeological Society
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19 Sep 2023
Celebrating the Success of Sussex Past Heritage Open Days
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07 Sep 2023
Apply for support with your career in archaeology
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05 Sep 2023
Sussex Past marks Heritage Open Days 2024 with free admission to three historic properties
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22 Aug 2023
Historic Bull House in Lewes, Former Home of Radical Thinker Thomas Paine, to Open its Doors to the Public After 40 Years
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21 Jul 2023
Cuckmere Buses Route to Michelham Priory House and Gardens — and visitors get 2-for-1 entry
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14 Jul 2023
Festival of Archaeology — 15th to 30th July
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19 Jun 2023
Iron Age gold torc appeal success
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16 Jun 2023
Great Coastal Railway Journeys Explores Fishbourne Roman Palace in Latest Episode
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13 Jun 2023
Dads Go Free to Minis at Michelham on Sunday 18th June
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01 Jun 2023
Journey Through Time This Weekend at Fishbourne Roman Palace
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31 May 2023
Enjoy 2-for-1 tickets at Michelham Priory House and Gardens
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25 May 2023
A Step in Time at Lewes Castle — A unique Sussex gift
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24 May 2023
Michelham Priory House and Gardens reopening 25th May
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11 May 2023
Marlipins Museum reopens for 2023 season
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24 Apr 2023
Lys Drewett: a tribute to a Sussex archaeologist and long serving trustee
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17 Apr 2023
Appeal to secure Iron Age gold torc for Lewes museum launched
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11 Apr 2023
Experience a Taste of Sussex at Michelham Priory
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30 Mar 2023
Easter Egg hunts in Sussex
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29 Mar 2023
Society submits formal response to Rampion 2 plans
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22 Mar 2023
Sussex Heritage at Risk — an URGENT call for you to respond to the Rampion 2 Consultation
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21 Mar 2023
Explore nature and wildlife this Easter at Fishbourne Roman Palace
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15 Mar 2023
Easter at Lewes Castle with Knights and Dragons
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02 Mar 2023
Community tree planting at Fishbourne Roman Palace
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28 Feb 2023
80,000 daffodils at Michelham Priory ready for reopening
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09 Feb 2023
Wedding blog – How to make sure your wedding runs smoothly
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09 Feb 2023
Wedding blog: Why a unique venue is crucial for the perfect Sussex wedding
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06 Feb 2023
February Half Term at Fishbourne Roman Palace
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02 Feb 2023
February Half Term — Falconry at Lewes Castle
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31 Jan 2023
February Half Term Family Days Out in Sussex
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26 Jan 2023
Introducing Finlay! Our new Finds Liaison Assistant
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25 Jan 2023
Volunteer to protect historic and treasured locations across the South Downs
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10 Jan 2023
A Roman school trip to Fishbourne Roman Palace
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22 Dec 2022
Traditional Tudor Wassail returns to Michelham Priory
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22 Dec 2022
Choosing the Ultimate Sussex Wedding Venue
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22 Dec 2022
Family day out between Christmas and New Year at Lewes Castle
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29 Nov 2022
Michelham Priory — last chance to visit until spring
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24 Nov 2022
Sussex Wedding Showcase: book free tickets now
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15 Nov 2022
School workshops at Sussex Past sites now online
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07 Nov 2022
Gift Aid your admission and visit historic Sussex sites for free for 12 months
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03 Nov 2022
Local youngsters scale six hillforts for Fishbourne Roman Palace
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19 Oct 2022
Go Medieval this October Half Term in Lewes
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13 Oct 2022
New trustees sought for The Sussex Archaeological Society
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12 Oct 2022
Delightful display of dahlias in the historic gardens of Michelham Priory this autumn
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10 Oct 2022
Gift 12 months of Society membership to your family this Christmas
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10 Oct 2022
Kids go free in October half term at Michelham Priory
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07 Oct 2022
Family fun this October half term at Roman Army Week
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05 Oct 2022
Youngsters get Footsore for Fishbourne Roman Palace
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04 Oct 2022
New Executive Director appointed for The Sussex Archaeological Society
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28 Sep 2022
Society calls for supporters to speak up for archaeology over investment zone plans
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20 Sep 2022
Announcement from the Council of Trustees
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15 Sep 2022
Site closures on Monday 19 September
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31 Aug 2022
Community access to Sussex Past
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30 Aug 2022
Adopt a Piece of History: The Long Man of Wilmington – Terms and Conditions
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12 Aug 2022
Sussex Past properties supporting regional hosepipe ban
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03 Aug 2022
Summer sorted with Sussex Past with family membership from just £1 a week
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20 Jul 2022
Step back in time this summer at fascinating Sussex heritage sites
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20 Jul 2022
Roman Army in thrilling combat displays at Fishbourne Roman Palace
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20 Jul 2022
Huge summer craft show returns to Michelham Priory
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18 Jul 2022
A unique castle wedding venue in East Sussex
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01 Jul 2022
Launch of new visual biography celebrating Thomas Paine
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24 Jun 2022
Rose spectacular at Michelham Priory
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30 May 2022
Seasonal spruce up for Long Man of Wilmington
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26 May 2022
Lewes Castle awarded The Royal Society funding
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26 May 2022
Celts vs Romans at Fishbourne Roman Palace this half-term
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13 Apr 2022
Volunteering partnership project receives £200,000 funding
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31 Mar 2022
Government funding boost for Sussex Archaeological Society
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21 Mar 2022
Pre-invasion helmet on display at Fishbourne Roman Palace has experts “baffled”
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17 Mar 2022
Mothers Day Afternoon Tea at Michelham Priory
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14 Mar 2022
80,000 daffodils to bloom at Michelham Priory
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02 Mar 2022
Wanted! A pole-lot-of ideas to upcycle a Lewes Castle centrepiece
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10 Feb 2022
Historical hijinks this half-term at Fishbourne Roman Palace
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02 Feb 2022
Listen up! Hidden tales of Lewes Castle now available thanks to new audio town trail
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26 Jan 2022
Dress up in armour and encounter dragons at Lewes Castle this February half term
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24 Jan 2022
Traditional Tudor Wassail at Michelham Priory
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29 Jul 2021
Welcome to our new website
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29 Jun 2021
The Sussex Archaeological Collections Go Digital!
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18 Jun 2021
Celebrating 175 years of the Society
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27 May 2021
Library Research Service Resumes at Barbican House, Lewes
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