Sussex Past
@sussexpast.bsky.social
Registered charity which works to ensure people can enjoy, learn about and have access to the heritage of Sussex.
We’re thrilled to announce our 2026 Long Man Lecture speaker: Raksha Dave! 🎉Raksha is an archaeologist, author, broadcaster, and current President of the Council for British Archaeology. Thurs 26th March 2026, ACCA, Brighton. Early Bird tickets now on sale, starting at £10: https://loom.ly/f0zNR6w
November 14, 2025 at 7:38 PM
We’re thrilled to announce our 2026 Long Man Lecture speaker: Raksha Dave! 🎉Raksha is an archaeologist, author, broadcaster, and current President of the Council for British Archaeology. Thurs 26th March 2026, ACCA, Brighton. Early Bird tickets now on sale, starting at £10: https://loom.ly/f0zNR6w
We’re thrilled to welcome Amanda Pickard as the new Director of Fishbourne Roman Palace, starting 27 Oct! Amanda joins us from English Heritage, bringing experience from Osborne House, Carisbrooke Castle, and beyond. We’re delighted to have her on board and can’t wait to see her expertise in action.
October 22, 2025 at 12:14 PM
We’re thrilled to welcome Amanda Pickard as the new Director of Fishbourne Roman Palace, starting 27 Oct! Amanda joins us from English Heritage, bringing experience from Osborne House, Carisbrooke Castle, and beyond. We’re delighted to have her on board and can’t wait to see her expertise in action.
There are just two more weekends until The Priest House closes for the season. Don't miss out on visiting this charming hidden gem, nestled in the historic village of West Hoathly.
Plan your visit: https://loom.ly/HVDpaOY
📷 Mike Anton
Plan your visit: https://loom.ly/HVDpaOY
📷 Mike Anton
October 18, 2025 at 8:47 AM
There are just two more weekends until The Priest House closes for the season. Don't miss out on visiting this charming hidden gem, nestled in the historic village of West Hoathly.
Plan your visit: https://loom.ly/HVDpaOY
📷 Mike Anton
Plan your visit: https://loom.ly/HVDpaOY
📷 Mike Anton
Speaker Spotlight: Professor Martin Bell
Once a 14-year-old volunteer at the 1967 Bishopstone Saxon cemetery dig, Martin Bell now leads its long-overdue publication. Hear more about this important work at our Annual Conference on 8th Nov. More and book tickets: https://loom.ly/rqlnFNI
Once a 14-year-old volunteer at the 1967 Bishopstone Saxon cemetery dig, Martin Bell now leads its long-overdue publication. Hear more about this important work at our Annual Conference on 8th Nov. More and book tickets: https://loom.ly/rqlnFNI
October 17, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Speaker Spotlight: Professor Martin Bell
Once a 14-year-old volunteer at the 1967 Bishopstone Saxon cemetery dig, Martin Bell now leads its long-overdue publication. Hear more about this important work at our Annual Conference on 8th Nov. More and book tickets: https://loom.ly/rqlnFNI
Once a 14-year-old volunteer at the 1967 Bishopstone Saxon cemetery dig, Martin Bell now leads its long-overdue publication. Hear more about this important work at our Annual Conference on 8th Nov. More and book tickets: https://loom.ly/rqlnFNI
This time next week, we’ll be welcoming Daryl Holter, Sussex Police’s Heritage Crime Officer, to kick off our first Autumn Talk of the season!
Join us as Daryl shares insights on “Heritage Crime: The Threats to Our Shared Heritage”.
14 October, 7.30pm via Zoom. More: https://loom.ly/PabgNA8
Join us as Daryl shares insights on “Heritage Crime: The Threats to Our Shared Heritage”.
14 October, 7.30pm via Zoom. More: https://loom.ly/PabgNA8
October 7, 2025 at 5:22 PM
This time next week, we’ll be welcoming Daryl Holter, Sussex Police’s Heritage Crime Officer, to kick off our first Autumn Talk of the season!
Join us as Daryl shares insights on “Heritage Crime: The Threats to Our Shared Heritage”.
14 October, 7.30pm via Zoom. More: https://loom.ly/PabgNA8
Join us as Daryl shares insights on “Heritage Crime: The Threats to Our Shared Heritage”.
14 October, 7.30pm via Zoom. More: https://loom.ly/PabgNA8
We're delighted to announce the first instalment of our Autumn Talk Series. Join us on Tuesday 14th October, as we're joined by Daryl Holter, Heritage Crime Officer for Sussex Police. Book your ticket here:
https://loom.ly/PabgNA8
https://loom.ly/PabgNA8
September 29, 2025 at 4:50 PM
We're delighted to announce the first instalment of our Autumn Talk Series. Join us on Tuesday 14th October, as we're joined by Daryl Holter, Heritage Crime Officer for Sussex Police. Book your ticket here:
https://loom.ly/PabgNA8
https://loom.ly/PabgNA8
Speaker Spotlight: Sue Harrington
At our Annual Conference, Sūþseaxna: New Research from the Early Medieval Record, Sue will explore the 5th–6th century burials at Highdown Hill - a site famed for its exquisite glass vessels and Quoit Brooch Style artefacts.
Book now: https://loom.ly/rqlnFNI
At our Annual Conference, Sūþseaxna: New Research from the Early Medieval Record, Sue will explore the 5th–6th century burials at Highdown Hill - a site famed for its exquisite glass vessels and Quoit Brooch Style artefacts.
Book now: https://loom.ly/rqlnFNI
September 28, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Speaker Spotlight: Sue Harrington
At our Annual Conference, Sūþseaxna: New Research from the Early Medieval Record, Sue will explore the 5th–6th century burials at Highdown Hill - a site famed for its exquisite glass vessels and Quoit Brooch Style artefacts.
Book now: https://loom.ly/rqlnFNI
At our Annual Conference, Sūþseaxna: New Research from the Early Medieval Record, Sue will explore the 5th–6th century burials at Highdown Hill - a site famed for its exquisite glass vessels and Quoit Brooch Style artefacts.
Book now: https://loom.ly/rqlnFNI
Autumn has arrived at The Priest House in West Hoathly 🍄
Find out more about visiting: https://loom.ly/HVDpaOY
Find out more about visiting: https://loom.ly/HVDpaOY
September 27, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Autumn has arrived at The Priest House in West Hoathly 🍄
Find out more about visiting: https://loom.ly/HVDpaOY
Find out more about visiting: https://loom.ly/HVDpaOY
We are very pleased to announce that Natasha Williams, joining us from English Heritage, has been appointed as the Society’s new Director of Lewes Properties, starting in September. We can't wait to welcome her to the team!
August 6, 2025 at 4:31 PM
We are very pleased to announce that Natasha Williams, joining us from English Heritage, has been appointed as the Society’s new Director of Lewes Properties, starting in September. We can't wait to welcome her to the team!
Are you ready for a new challenge?
We're looking for two senior leaders ready to drive meaningful change at one of Sussex’s oldest heritage organisations. Deadline for applications is 4 August at midnight.
Find out more and apply: https://loom.ly/IMnoQpY
We're looking for two senior leaders ready to drive meaningful change at one of Sussex’s oldest heritage organisations. Deadline for applications is 4 August at midnight.
Find out more and apply: https://loom.ly/IMnoQpY
July 1, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Are you ready for a new challenge?
We're looking for two senior leaders ready to drive meaningful change at one of Sussex’s oldest heritage organisations. Deadline for applications is 4 August at midnight.
Find out more and apply: https://loom.ly/IMnoQpY
We're looking for two senior leaders ready to drive meaningful change at one of Sussex’s oldest heritage organisations. Deadline for applications is 4 August at midnight.
Find out more and apply: https://loom.ly/IMnoQpY
Dr Matt Pope, Vice Chair of The Sussex Archaeological Society, spoke at a Blue Plaque unveiling on 21st June in Hove, celebrating E. Cecil Curwen’s legacy in British #archaeology. Discover more about this tribute and Richard's efforts here: https://loom.ly/896_IS4
June 30, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Dr Matt Pope, Vice Chair of The Sussex Archaeological Society, spoke at a Blue Plaque unveiling on 21st June in Hove, celebrating E. Cecil Curwen’s legacy in British #archaeology. Discover more about this tribute and Richard's efforts here: https://loom.ly/896_IS4
The Priest House Open Garden tomorrow, Sat 28 June 🌼
As part of the #NationalGardenScheme, which raises money for charities like Macmillan Cancer Support and Parkinson's UK, our beautiful cottage garden will be open for visitors, and there'll be tea and cake to enjoy ☕🍰 https://loom.ly/CoC0RbQ
As part of the #NationalGardenScheme, which raises money for charities like Macmillan Cancer Support and Parkinson's UK, our beautiful cottage garden will be open for visitors, and there'll be tea and cake to enjoy ☕🍰 https://loom.ly/CoC0RbQ
June 27, 2025 at 5:50 PM
The Priest House Open Garden tomorrow, Sat 28 June 🌼
As part of the #NationalGardenScheme, which raises money for charities like Macmillan Cancer Support and Parkinson's UK, our beautiful cottage garden will be open for visitors, and there'll be tea and cake to enjoy ☕🍰 https://loom.ly/CoC0RbQ
As part of the #NationalGardenScheme, which raises money for charities like Macmillan Cancer Support and Parkinson's UK, our beautiful cottage garden will be open for visitors, and there'll be tea and cake to enjoy ☕🍰 https://loom.ly/CoC0RbQ
Could you be our next Membership Officer? This temporary part-time role is based in Lewes, hybrid working available. You'll be the primary point of contact for our Members, engaging with supporters and contributing to the Society's future direction. Apply by 2nd July. More: https://loom.ly/IMnoQpY
June 20, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Could you be our next Membership Officer? This temporary part-time role is based in Lewes, hybrid working available. You'll be the primary point of contact for our Members, engaging with supporters and contributing to the Society's future direction. Apply by 2nd July. More: https://loom.ly/IMnoQpY
It’s #VolunteersWeek and we’re celebrating the amazing people who donate their time to bring Sussex’s history to life.
From tours to gardening, our volunteers do it all – thank you!
Want to join them? Explore our current roles across #Sussex:
🔗 sussexpast.co.uk/become-a-vol...
From tours to gardening, our volunteers do it all – thank you!
Want to join them? Explore our current roles across #Sussex:
🔗 sussexpast.co.uk/become-a-vol...
June 2, 2025 at 4:47 PM
It’s #VolunteersWeek and we’re celebrating the amazing people who donate their time to bring Sussex’s history to life.
From tours to gardening, our volunteers do it all – thank you!
Want to join them? Explore our current roles across #Sussex:
🔗 sussexpast.co.uk/become-a-vol...
From tours to gardening, our volunteers do it all – thank you!
Want to join them? Explore our current roles across #Sussex:
🔗 sussexpast.co.uk/become-a-vol...
What an evening! Huge thanks to all who joined the Long Man Lecture. Prof. Alexandra Harris shared rich, moving insights into how landscapes shape memory and imagination.
April 9, 2025 at 7:53 AM
What an evening! Huge thanks to all who joined the Long Man Lecture. Prof. Alexandra Harris shared rich, moving insights into how landscapes shape memory and imagination.
Who walked these hills before us, and what stories did they leave behind?
The Long Man Lecture is just around the corner! Join Prof Alexandra Harris on Tue 8 Apr. Discover how generations have shaped Sussex at our annual fundraiser.
Book now: sussexpast.co.uk/event/the-long-man-lecture-2025/
The Long Man Lecture is just around the corner! Join Prof Alexandra Harris on Tue 8 Apr. Discover how generations have shaped Sussex at our annual fundraiser.
Book now: sussexpast.co.uk/event/the-long-man-lecture-2025/
March 28, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Who walked these hills before us, and what stories did they leave behind?
The Long Man Lecture is just around the corner! Join Prof Alexandra Harris on Tue 8 Apr. Discover how generations have shaped Sussex at our annual fundraiser.
Book now: sussexpast.co.uk/event/the-long-man-lecture-2025/
The Long Man Lecture is just around the corner! Join Prof Alexandra Harris on Tue 8 Apr. Discover how generations have shaped Sussex at our annual fundraiser.
Book now: sussexpast.co.uk/event/the-long-man-lecture-2025/
One of our beloved heritage properties, The Priest House in West Hoathly reopens for the season this weekend and we can't wait to welcome visitors once again.
Plan your visit here: sussexpast.co.uk/attraction/t...
Plan your visit here: sussexpast.co.uk/attraction/t...
February 26, 2025 at 4:15 PM
One of our beloved heritage properties, The Priest House in West Hoathly reopens for the season this weekend and we can't wait to welcome visitors once again.
Plan your visit here: sussexpast.co.uk/attraction/t...
Plan your visit here: sussexpast.co.uk/attraction/t...
Join us for the final Spring Talk of the season, all about the Long Man of Wilmington! 🏛️ Prof. Martin Bell & Chris Butler explore its origins, context & new theories.
📅 Tues 25 Feb, 7.30pm (Zoom)
🔗 Book now: sussexpast.co.uk/event/spring...
📅 Tues 25 Feb, 7.30pm (Zoom)
🔗 Book now: sussexpast.co.uk/event/spring...
February 21, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Join us for the final Spring Talk of the season, all about the Long Man of Wilmington! 🏛️ Prof. Martin Bell & Chris Butler explore its origins, context & new theories.
📅 Tues 25 Feb, 7.30pm (Zoom)
🔗 Book now: sussexpast.co.uk/event/spring...
📅 Tues 25 Feb, 7.30pm (Zoom)
🔗 Book now: sussexpast.co.uk/event/spring...
This #ValentinesDay, discover a love token from the past, recorded by the Sussex Finds Liaison Team. From the 15th-17th centuries, lovers exchanged posy rings - gold or silver bands engraved with romantic messages. This 17th C ring, found near Chichester reads: "Hurt not ye ❤️ hoos joy thou art."
February 14, 2025 at 10:40 AM
This #ValentinesDay, discover a love token from the past, recorded by the Sussex Finds Liaison Team. From the 15th-17th centuries, lovers exchanged posy rings - gold or silver bands engraved with romantic messages. This 17th C ring, found near Chichester reads: "Hurt not ye ❤️ hoos joy thou art."
#OnThisDay 200 years ago, Gideon Mantell’s paper introduced Iguanodon as the first identified herbivorous dinosaur, recognised from its teeth! His discovery began in 1822 when he & his wife Mary-Ann found large fossilised teeth in #WestSussex
February 10, 2025 at 2:30 PM
#OnThisDay 200 years ago, Gideon Mantell’s paper introduced Iguanodon as the first identified herbivorous dinosaur, recognised from its teeth! His discovery began in 1822 when he & his wife Mary-Ann found large fossilised teeth in #WestSussex
Why were wild boar so important in ancient Sussex?
This tiny copper-alloy boar (50 BC–100 AD) is one of many found in Sussex - but was it a statue, a sacred object, or something more?
Join Dr Reb Ellis-Haken tomorrow for our next Spring Talk!
📅 Tues 4 Feb, 7.30pm via Zoom
This tiny copper-alloy boar (50 BC–100 AD) is one of many found in Sussex - but was it a statue, a sacred object, or something more?
Join Dr Reb Ellis-Haken tomorrow for our next Spring Talk!
📅 Tues 4 Feb, 7.30pm via Zoom
February 3, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Why were wild boar so important in ancient Sussex?
This tiny copper-alloy boar (50 BC–100 AD) is one of many found in Sussex - but was it a statue, a sacred object, or something more?
Join Dr Reb Ellis-Haken tomorrow for our next Spring Talk!
📅 Tues 4 Feb, 7.30pm via Zoom
This tiny copper-alloy boar (50 BC–100 AD) is one of many found in Sussex - but was it a statue, a sacred object, or something more?
Join Dr Reb Ellis-Haken tomorrow for our next Spring Talk!
📅 Tues 4 Feb, 7.30pm via Zoom
Just announced: Long Man Lecture 2025 with renowned author and cultural historian and academic,
Prof. Alexandra Harris.
.
Neighbours Through Time - Local Lives, Infinite Visions. Who has been here before us, looking up at the Sussex hills? What did they see?
8th April, ACCA Brighton
Prof. Alexandra Harris.
.
Neighbours Through Time - Local Lives, Infinite Visions. Who has been here before us, looking up at the Sussex hills? What did they see?
8th April, ACCA Brighton
January 22, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Just announced: Long Man Lecture 2025 with renowned author and cultural historian and academic,
Prof. Alexandra Harris.
.
Neighbours Through Time - Local Lives, Infinite Visions. Who has been here before us, looking up at the Sussex hills? What did they see?
8th April, ACCA Brighton
Prof. Alexandra Harris.
.
Neighbours Through Time - Local Lives, Infinite Visions. Who has been here before us, looking up at the Sussex hills? What did they see?
8th April, ACCA Brighton
Book tickets now for our Spring Talk series!
Kicking us off is James Kenny on 21st January as he explores the latest findings from the Priory Park Archaeology Project, an eight-year collaboration uncovering significant Roman and medieval sites in Chichester.
Kicking us off is James Kenny on 21st January as he explores the latest findings from the Priory Park Archaeology Project, an eight-year collaboration uncovering significant Roman and medieval sites in Chichester.
January 14, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Book tickets now for our Spring Talk series!
Kicking us off is James Kenny on 21st January as he explores the latest findings from the Priory Park Archaeology Project, an eight-year collaboration uncovering significant Roman and medieval sites in Chichester.
Kicking us off is James Kenny on 21st January as he explores the latest findings from the Priory Park Archaeology Project, an eight-year collaboration uncovering significant Roman and medieval sites in Chichester.
Almost 100 years ago to this day, a devastating fire engulfed the Tudor wing of Michelham Priory near #Hailsham. Discovered by the chef, Mr. Overton, it likely started from a beam catching fire in the dining room chimney.
December 19, 2024 at 4:34 PM
Almost 100 years ago to this day, a devastating fire engulfed the Tudor wing of Michelham Priory near #Hailsham. Discovered by the chef, Mr. Overton, it likely started from a beam catching fire in the dining room chimney.
Treat the heritage enthusiast in your life to a bundle of five books from the fantastic South Downs Book Series.
For just £20, the recipient will receive five books that focus on many aspects of the South Downs National Park throughout time.
For just £20, the recipient will receive five books that focus on many aspects of the South Downs National Park throughout time.
December 13, 2024 at 5:29 PM
Treat the heritage enthusiast in your life to a bundle of five books from the fantastic South Downs Book Series.
For just £20, the recipient will receive five books that focus on many aspects of the South Downs National Park throughout time.
For just £20, the recipient will receive five books that focus on many aspects of the South Downs National Park throughout time.