The town of Lewes in the South Downs has a long and fascinating history. From its Saxon origins it grew into a medieval walled town dominated by its spectacular Norman castle. Such was its importance that it was the site of a ferocious battle between Henry III and Simon de Monfort. Later still, it was a strongly Protestant community, and the famous Lewes bonfire celebrations continue to draw visitors to the town to this day. Lewes continued to prosper as a market town and, by the 1840s, a major railway junction. Here Bob Cairns takes a fresh look at Lewes' fine architecture and colourful local life, to discover how this fascinating community has developed through the ages, with stunning modern photographs and an unrivalled selection of old images from Lewes' outstanding Edwardian photographers.

About the Author
Bob Cairns has lived in Ringmer for over 40 years. A retired Personnel Manager he worked in Lewes for 39 years. He was born in Newhaven, and with family there for 400 years, feels local to this area. His interests are varied and include local and family history, gardening, books, music, travel, Probus and U3A. He has collected Edwardian picture postcards of Lewes, Ringmer and the surrounding villages for 40 years and has amassed 2000 cards of Lewes and 1800 of the surrounding villages.


Book Information
ISBN 9781848688070
Author Bob Cairns
Format Paperback
Page Count 96
Imprint Amberley Publishing
Publisher Amberley Publishing
Weight(grams) 305g
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 165mm * 8mm