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| Earlier events | The Crowborough & District Historical Society Program of Events
7:30pm for 8:00pm start at All Saints Church Hall, Chapel Green, Crowborough |
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| 13th May 2008 | Smugglers in Kent | |
| by Chris Wade | ||
Smuggling stories hold a fascination for us all and here in the southeast, with its proximity to London and the Continent, smugglers were leaders in their field. | ||
| 10th Jun 2008 | Eastbourne: the site of a water logged Bronze Age Treasure | |
| by Chris Greatorex | ||
The Shinewater Park site was excavated in the summer of 1995 by South Eastern Archaeological Services under the direction of Chris Greatorex. | ||
| 8th Jul 2008 | Sussex Life in the Middle Ages | |
| by Mark Perry-Nash | ||
Challenges and dangers in the lives of Sussex villagers in the 13th and 14th centuries. | ||
| 12th Aug 2008 | Society Outing | |
to be arranged | ||
| 9th Sep 2008 | The Manor of Rotherfield, 1066-1925 | |
| by Christopher Whittick | ||
Christopher Whittick is the Senior Archivist at the East Sussex Record Office, and probably the only man with sufficient knowledge of this subject to give this talk. | ||
| 14th Oct 2008 | Sussex Folklore: Traditions, Customs and Superstitions | |
| by Chris Hare | ||
What were the beliefs of Old Sussex? Learn about witchcraft, omens and charms, while exploring the ritual year. Particular attention will be given to the writings of the 19th century folklorist Charlotte Latham. | ||
| 11th Nov 2008 | Doodlebugs and Rockets | |
| by Bob Ogley | ||
Bob Ogley, a former journalist, is now the author of more than twenty books and a regular broadcaster on BBC Radio Kent. | ||
| 9th Dec 2008 | Annual General Meeting | |