Archive for the ‘Sussex’ Category

Thebes Gallery

Thursday, April 19th, 2007

Converted from a stable block where Rodin’s THE KISS was stored for many years is this new gallery.

Thebes Gallery
Church Twitten
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 2LX

Telephone: 01273 484214

The Observatory Science Centre Herstmonseux

Sunday, April 1st, 2007

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The Observatory Science Centre is two miles east of Herstmonceux village, on the Boreham Street to Pevensey Road. Look for the sign to ‘Herstmonceux Castle and Science Centre’ from the A271. The entrance is at the junction of Wartling Road and Halley Road (Private)

The Observatory Science Centre
Herstmonceux
hailsham
East Sussex
BN27 1RN
Tel: 01323 832731

stanmer Rural Museum

Thursday, March 22nd, 2007

A collection of rural and agricultural artefacts, some archaeological and some domestic exhibits. Archaeology, Photographs, Natural History, Industry & Science, Agriculture, Domestic History, Social & Local History, Historic Buildings

Open Afternoons from April to October 2pm till 5pm. Admission is free

Stamner Rural Museum
Stanmer Park
Stanmer
Brighton
Sussex

Blatchington Windmill

Tuesday, March 13th, 2007

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The restored mill at West Blatchington is a Grade II listed building which is well worth a visit in your motor home. See how flour is made and the history of the mill. Exhibits include two scale models of Shipley smock mill and Nutley post mill, a Thresher and a Wire Dressing Machine.

Blatchington Windmill
Holmes Avenue
Hove
East Sussex
United Kingdom
Tel: + 44 (0)1273 776017

Anne of Cleves House

Wednesday, March 7th, 2007

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Anne of Cleves House is a 16th century timber-framed Wealden hall-house that formed part of Anne’s divorce settlement from Henry VIII in 1541.

Anne of Cleves House
52 Southover High Street
Lewes
BN7 1JA
East Sussex
England

Telephone: +44 (0)1273 474610