Sussex Archaeology and History Ltd
Lectures, Conferences, Courses and Study Tours in Sussex and beyond
Welcome to Sussex Archaeology and History (SAH)
We offer an online lecture series, arrange hybrid conferences on archaeological and historical topics and more . . .
Join us for our next hybrid conference
Saturday 3rd October 2026
A joint Conference with CBA SE in memory of Ivan Margary
Kings Church, Lewes
and online
A day of lectures in tribute to the legacy of Ivan Donald Margary (1896-1976)
2026 will be the 50th anniversary of the death of this remarkable gentleman, scholar, and Roman roads expert.
ONLINE HISTORY LECTURE SERIES
We are delighted to welcome back Chris Hare for our second History Lecture Series
Sussex and the English Civil War
Four talks between October and November covering
The Road to Civil War (12 October)
Sussex and the Civil War 1642 (26 October)
Sussex and the Civil War 1643 - 1644 (9 November)
Aftermath of Civil War, Sussex 1645 - 1660 (16 November)
All talks start at 7.30pm and are delivered online via Zoom
Although you can book for these talks individually, they do form part of a series, so the greatest benefit will be gained by attending all four
Cost £24 for all 4 or £8 each lecture *
If you do sign up for all 4 in the series, then you will also be able to view a recording of each of the talks,
for a limited period of time, perfect if you find you cannot join us live for every date
*subscribers to our online archaeology lecture series will be emailed a code to allow you to book all 4 lectures for just £20
Our online archaeology series will recommence in October 2026 and run until April 2027.
Our first lecture takes place on Wednesday, 14th October starting at 7.30pm
'Was Battle Abbey really founded ‘on the very spot’ where Harold fell?'
Speakers: Dr Rebecca Welshman (University of Liverpool) and Simon Coleman (West Dean College)
The date of the lecture marks the 960th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings!
We have an exciting and varied programme of talks, all of which can be attended live online free of charge.
If you are not a subscriber, you will be able to watch each lecture live as it takes place.
Click here for more information about the lecture series, including details of our subscription and the additional benefits it offers.
Thanks to all those of you who have already renewed your subscription
STUDY TOUR TO EASTERN CRETE: May 2026
We had a great time on our Study Tour to Crete
Planning has already started regarding a tour for 2027, perhaps to Western Crete or possibly Mainland Greece - watch this space for details
