THE part played by East Sussex women during the First World War will be put under the microscope at a talk at The Keep.
As part of a series of events to mark Women’s History Month, Dr Chris Kempshall will discuss the work carried out by women in the county between 1914 and 1918. Continue reading
A STATE-of-the-art East Sussex archive centre has received national accreditation for the high quality of service it provides.
The Keep, in Moulsecoomb, has been awarded Archive Service Accreditation by the National Archives, recognising attainment of national standards in its management, resourcing, care of its collection and customer service. Continue reading
A FRESH batch of First World War newspapers has been published online to mark the second anniversary of a project commemorating East Sussex’s role in the conflict.
East Sussex County Council’s First World War project launched on August 4 2014 – the 100th anniversary of Britain’s entry into the war. Continue reading
THE county’s past will be brought to life for children in East Sussex – as a result of pre-historic finds unearthed along the Bexhill to Hastings Link Road. Watch our video here:
The new highway, which is nearing completion, involved a major programme of archaeological excavations by East Sussex County Council’s contractor, Oxford Archaeology. Continue reading
