2026 PROGRAMME OF ILLUSTRATED TALKS
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History Society – The Swing Riots
Steve Duke is a gardener with a passion for local history. He will draw us in to the dramatic story of local riots that took place in the autumn of 1830 when mechanised farming threatened the livelihoods of rural people. Guests are always welcome (£5 …
History Society – Gale Warning and Hot Coffee
Roy Clare CBE DL. is an experienced speaker and retired Rear Admiral. He will tell us of the naval adventures of Fitzroy, Darwin, and the Beagle. Guests are always welcome (£5 per talk, includes tea, coffee and biscuits), with no charge for students or children.
History Society – The Women’s Land Army
To be held at Balcombe Place, the home of Lady Denman, which was the HQ of the Women’s Land Army during World War Two, with the talk by Dr John Godfrey, Sussex historian and academic at 7.00pm. A ticket only event: £5.00 members, £10.00 non-members. …
History Society – The Life and Crimes of John George Haigh
Dr Jonathan Oates, author of 23 best-selling books, will deliver a portrait of the notorious serial killer, John George Haigh, known as the Acid Bath Murderer, noting his connections to Crawley, Horsham and Lewes. Copies of the book will be available. Guests are always welcome …
History Society – A Very Victorian Scandal
Local teacher Andy Revell invites us into the unlikely story of a vicar’s wife, a Brighton fortune teller and a vast fortune, much of which took place in Cuckfield. Guests are always welcome (£5 per talk, includes tea, coffee and biscuits), with no charge for …
History Society – The Work of the Weald & Downland Museum
Julian Bell is a curator at the museum and will focus on the rescue of the Eastwick dairy at Great Bookham, a recent project. Guests are always welcome (£5 per talk, includes tea, coffee and biscuits), with no charge for students or children.
History Society – The Magic of Pantomime
A welcome return for Ian Gledhill, who will put us in a festive mood with his inside knowledge of the art of pantomime. Guests are always welcome (£5 per talk, includes tea, coffee and biscuits), with no charge for students or children.
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The six talks will be held in the VICTORY HALL at 7.00pm
The Women’s Land Army event will be held at Balcombe Place
COMPLEMENTARY TEA AND COFFEE AT ALL EVENTS
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