How Not To Break Into Lewes Castle
Find out about murder holes, missiles and other gory ways to keep out unwanted visitors at Lewes Castle.
Find out about murder holes, missiles and other gory ways to keep out unwanted visitors at Lewes Castle.
Placement:
Castle Gate.
Research:
Sussex Past and Joanna Wilkins.
Acknowledgments:
With thanks to Sussex Past, Joanna Wilkins and to William Andrews for recording and production.
How Medieval Knights Cleaned Their Armour
Find out about the surprising method medieval knights used to clean their armour and keep their swords sharp.
Find out the surprising method medieval knights used to clean their armour and keep their swords sharp.
Placement:
Barbican Tower.
Research:
Sussex Past and Joanna Wilkins.
Acknowledgments:
With thanks to Sussex Past, Joanna Wilkins and to William Andrews for recording and production.
Battle Bones
Michael discusses mounds / mounts in Lewes
In this code, Fiona reveals where the bodies from the Battle of Lewes in 1264 still lie.
Placement:
Top of Winterbourne Hollow - Sophie Isacsen
Research:
Dr Fiona Shapland.
Acknowledgments:
Dr Fiona Shapland and William Andrews for narration, recording and production.
"A Jewel on the Bosom of England"
Local historian Kevin Gordon gives us a short biography of the station
Local historian Kevin Gordon gives us a short history of Seaford station.
Kevin Gordon is a retired British Transport Police Officer with a life long interest in Sussex History. He is the ‘Chronicler’ and a former trustee at Seaford Museum. He is also a past Chairman of the Alfriston and Cuckmere Valley Historical Society and a committee member of the Eastbourne History Society. He was an accredited Tour Guide for the Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament) for over 10 years and is the author of several local history books. In 2016 he was appointed as the Honorary Historian for Seaford Town Council.
Placement:
Seaford Station - Station Approach, Seaford, BN25 2AR
Research:
Kevin Gordon
Acknowledgments:
Kevin Gordon and William Andrews for recording and production.
"Seaford is Connected to the World!"
Local historian Kevin Gordon gives us a short biography of the station
Local historian Kevin Gordon gives us a short history of Seaford station.
Kevin Gordon is a retired British Transport Police Officer with a life long interest in Sussex History. He is the ‘Chronicler’ and a former trustee at Seaford Museum. He is also a past Chairman of the Alfriston and Cuckmere Valley Historical Society and a committee member of the Eastbourne History Society. He was an accredited Tour Guide for the Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament) for over 10 years and is the author of several local history books. In 2016 he was appointed as the Honorary Historian for Seaford Town Council.
Placement:
Seaford Station, Platform 2 - Station Approach, Seaford, BN25 2AR
Research:
Kevin Gordon
Acknowledgments:
Kevin Gordon and William Andrews for recording and production.
The Camel's Humps
Historian John Bleach takes us back in time, imagining this crossroads and the land around it hundreds, perhaps even thousands of years ago.
Historian John Bleach takes us back in time, imagining this crossroads and the land around it hundreds, perhaps even thousands of years ago.
Placement:
xxxxxxx
Research:
John Bleach
Acknowledgments:
With thanks for John Bleach and William Andrews for recording and production.
Proof that Lewes is the centre of the Cosmos
LFC club owner and writer Ben Ward provides indisputable proof that every historical event relates back to Lewes: Centre of the Cosmos
LFC club owner and writer Ben Ward provides indisputable proof that every historical event relates back to Lewes: Centre of the Cosmos.
Placement:
Lewes Football Club
Research:
Ben Ward
Acknowledgments:
With thanks to Ben Ward, LFC and William Andrews for recording and production.
The Crimean War and a mysterious key
Writer and historian Ben Ward tells us about Lewes' connection to the Crimean War, a huge wall and the mysterious impression of a key.
Writer and historian Ben Ward tells us about Lewes' connection to the Crimean War, a huge wall and the mysterious impression of a key.
Placement:
Lewes Little Theatre
Research:
Ben Ward
Acknowledgments:
With thanks to Ben Ward and William Andrews for recording and production.
May Thurlow: Jenny Flood
Historian Dr Jenny introduces the story of May Thurlow who adopted a piglet in Southease during her time stationed here in WW2
Historian Dr Jenny introduces the story of May Thurlow who adopted a piglet in Southease during her time stationed here in WW2.
Dr Jenny Flood is a community and oral historian, particularly interested in how extraordinary events impact on ordinary people and the places where they live. Since 2013, Jenny has worked on a number of heritage and arts projects, most notably Newhaven’s First World War, where she undertook the research behind a series of information panels, collectively known as ‘The Poppy Trail’.
Most recently, Jenny was the producer of the short film ‘Brazen Souls’, which tells the story of the loss of HMS Brazen, off the coast of Newhaven in 1800. This is part of a larger project to celebrate St Michael’s Church’s 900th anniversary and includes a school’s project on Smuggling in Sussex.
Jenny is a trustee of Newhaven Historical Society, and enjoys working with schools and community groups, bringing history to life through workshops, talks and walks. She has written a variety of articles and books to accompany her projects, as well as appearing on TV and radio. Jenny completed her history doctorate at the University of Sussex in 2021.
Placement:
Southease Station - Lewes, BN8 6EP
Research:
Jenny Flood
Acknowledgments:
Mike Flood, Jenny Flood, Imperial War Museum
Newhaven Station – Second World War - Dieppe Raid: Jenny Flood
The tale of the diastrous Dieppe raid - narrated by Dr Jenny Flood with oral history courtesy of the Imperial War Museum
The tale of the disastrous Dieppe raid – narrated by Dr Jenny Flood who recorded the oral history with life-long Newhaven resident Julie Coleman.
Dr Jenny Flood is a community and oral historian, particularly interested in how extraordinary events impact on ordinary people and the places where they live. Since 2013, Jenny has worked on a number of heritage and arts projects, most notably Newhaven’s First World War, where she undertook the research behind a series of information panels, collectively known as ‘The Poppy Trail’.
Most recently, Jenny was the producer of the short film ‘Brazen Souls’, which tells the story of the loss of HMS Brazen, off the coast of Newhaven in 1800. This is part of a larger project to celebrate St Michael’s Church’s 900th anniversary and includes a school’s project on Smuggling in Sussex.
Jenny is a trustee of Newhaven Historical Society, and enjoys working with schools and community groups, bringing history to life through workshops, talks and walks. She has written a variety of articles and books to accompany her projects, as well as appearing on TV and radio. Jenny completed her history doctorate at the University of Sussex in 2021.
Placement:
Newhaven Station - Newhaven Town, Railway Approach, Newhaven, BN9 0DF
Research:
Jenny Flood
Acknowledgments:
Dr Jenny Flood, Julie Coleman and Mike Flood for recording and production
Rodin's Kiss and the Missing Nipples: Helen Browning Smith
In this code, Helen Browning Smith talks uncouth sculptures in Lewes
In this code, Helen Browning Smith talks uncouth sculptures in Lewes
Helen Browning-Smith is the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Manager for Lewes. She’s lived here for 16 years and her favourite things about Lewes are being able to see the hills and countryside from wherever you are in town and it’s spirit of independence and dissent.
Placement:
Barbican Carpets - 40 High St, Lewes, BN7 2LU
Research:
Helen Browning Smith
Acknowledgments:
Helen Browning Smith, Barbican Carpets and William Andrews for recording and production.
History of Bishopstone Station Pt 2
Part two of two recordings outlining the history of Bishopstone Station.
Part two of two recordings outlining the history of Bishopstone Station.
Kevin Gordon is a retired British Transport Police Officer with a life long interest in Sussex History. He is the ‘Chronicler’ and a former trustee at Seaford Museum. He is also a past Chairman of the Alfriston and Cuckmere Valley Historical Society and a committee member of the Eastbourne History Society. He was an accredited Tour Guide for the Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament) for over 10 years. He is the author of several local history books. In 2016 he was appointed as the Honorary Historian for Seaford Town Council. This code was narrated by Holly Atkins.
Placement:
Bishopstone Station - Seaford, BN25 2QS
Research:
Kevin Gordon
Acknowledgments:
Holly Atkins, Kevin Gordon and William Andrews for recording and production.
History of Bishopstone Station Pt 1
Part one of two recordings outlining the history of Bishopstone Station.
Part one of two recordings outlining the history of Bishopstone Station.
Kevin Gordon is a retired British Transport Police Officer with a life long interest in Sussex History. He is the ‘Chronicler’ and a former trustee at Seaford Museum. He is also a past Chairman of the Alfriston and Cuckmere Valley Historical Society and a committee member of the Eastbourne History Society. He was an accredited Tour Guide for the Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament) for over 10 years. He is the author of several local history books. In 2016 he was appointed as the Honorary Historian for Seaford Town Council. This code was narrated by Holly Atkins.
Placement:
Bishopstone Station - Seaford, BN25 2QS
Research:
Kevin Gordon
Acknowledgments:
Holly Atkins, Kevin Gordon and William Andrews for recording and production.
Lewes Station - Railway Jack
Kevin shares the story of infamous 19th century dog Railway Jack.
Kevin shares the story of infamous 19th century dog Railway Jack.
Kevin Gordon is a retired British Transport Police Officer with a life long interest in Sussex History. He is the ‘Chronicler’ and a former trustee at Seaford Museum. He is also a past Chairman of the Alfriston and Cuckmere Valley Historical Society and a committee member of the Eastbourne History Society. He was an accredited Tour Guide for the Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament) for over 10 years and is the author of several local history books. In 2016 he was appointed as the Honorary Historian for Seaford Town Council.
sussexhistory.net/2019/11/26/railway-jack
Placement:
Lewes Station - Station Rd, Lewes, BN7 2UP
Research:
Kevin Gordon
Acknowledgments:
Kevin Gordon and William Andrews for recording and production.
Brack Mount by Michael Shapland
Michael discusses mounds / mounts in Lewes
Michael discusses mounds and mounts in Lewes
Michael moved to Lewes from Reading eight years ago, and now works for UCL’s field archaeology unit, Archaeology South-East, based in Brighton. His role principally involves the excavation, recording and interpretation of all types of historic buildings across the south-east of England, from abbeys and parish churches to factories and timber-framed buildings. He is presently involved with a project hoping to establish the date and origins of Brack Mount, and make it available for public and community use.
Placement:
The Lewes Arms - 1 Mount Pl, Lewes, BN7 1YH
Research:
Michael Shapland and John Bleach.
Acknowledgments:
Dr Michael Shapland, John Bleach, The Lewes Arms and William Andrews for recording and production.