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Spotlight on Sponsors: Hawes Construction Group

Can you briefly introduce your organisation and tell us what you do? Hawes Construction Group is a family-led construction company specialising in high-quality building, restoration, and refurbishment projects…

History and the Future Collide at the Sussex Heritage Trust Taster Day

The Sussex Heritage Trust welcomed construction students from across the region to their inspiring and hands-on Heritage Construction Taster Day held on Wednesday 25th March at the Weald…

In Conversation with Tom Coward: Cultivating Heritage and Innovation at Gravetye Manor

Few gardens in Britain carry the horticultural legacy of Gravetye Manor. Once the home of pioneering gardener William Robinson, the gardens continue to evolve while remaining rooted in…

Celebrating Excellence: Why You Should Enter the Sussex Heritage Trust Awards 2026

There is something uniquely special about Sussex. Its built and landscape heritage tells a story that stretches across centuries—woven into flint walls, timber frames, landscaped gardens, and increasingly,…

Spotlight on Sponsors by Clarke Roofing

Can you briefly introduce your organisation and tell us what you do? Established in 1949, we are a third-generation specialist roofing company with a long-standing reputation for excellence…

A Memorable Evening at the Sussex Heritage Trust Biennial Dinner

Last Friday evening, supporters and friends of the Sussex Heritage Trust gathered for a truly special occasion at the historic surroundings of Christ’s Hospital for the Trust’s Biennial…

Spotlight on Sponsors By Celine Leslie, Gravetye Manor

Can you briefly introduce your organisation and tell us what you do? Gravetye Manor is a destination hotel and restaurant near East Grinstead, set within the beautiful Sussex…

Spotlight on Sponsors By Ben Gale, Marketing Manager of Covers Timber & Builders Merchants

Can you briefly introduce your organisation and tell us what you do? Covers Timber & Builders Merchants is a specialist supplier of timber and building materials, serving both…

Innovation Meets Conservation at the 2025 Sussex Heritage Trust Awards

Winners Announced at the American Express Stadium in a Record-Breaking Year for the Trust A vibrant mix of restoration, sustainability, craftsmanship and new design came together as the…

Photographs now available for 2025 Awards

The official photographs are now live – take a look

New CEO appointed for Sussex Heritage Tru

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Claire Robinson as its new Chief Executive Officer. Claire will officially take up the role on 28th July 2025, succeeding…

Staff Updates at the Trust

We are delighted to welcome Genea Pretorius, who joins the Trust as our new Finance and Office Administrator. Genea is a qualified interior designer with over six years’…

Richard Sachs 1935-2025

The Trust is sad to announce the passing of Richard Sachs, a former Trustee and great friend of the Sussex Heritage Trust. Richard generously supported many of the…

Young Hands, Old Skills!

The National Lottery Heritage Fund boosts Sussex Heritage Training Today, the Sussex Heritage Trust is delighted to announce a grant of just over £207,000 from The National Lottery…

Welcome to our New Trustees!

We are delighted to announce the appointment of two distinguished professionals to the Sussex Heritage Trust Board: Joanna ClarkJoanna is a Partner and Head of Commercial Property at…

Heritage Crafts and the Sussex Heritage Trust launch new bursary to preserve British craftsmanship

Sussex Heritage Trust and Heritage Crafts, is offering a training bursary of up to £4,000 to support a new or early-career craftsperson. This opportunity is open to individuals…

Building for Success – Young People learn new Heritage Skills

Young people from across Sussex took part in a Heritage Skills Taster Day at Weald & Downland Living Museum on 19th March 2025, gaining hands-on experience in traditional…

Sussex Heritage Trust Friends visit Herstmonceux Castle

On Friday 14th March, our Friends were lucky enough to see the ongoing restoration work at the stunning 15th-century Herstmonceux Castle, by kind permission of Bader College. Valley…

March 25 Edition of Sussex Heritage Trust Newsletter

Our latest newsletter is now available to read. Please click here to find out all our latest news and events.

Weald & Downland Living Museum announce continuation of partnership with University of York to deliver postgraduate taught courses

The Weald & Downland Living Museum will be continuing its long established partnership with the University of York’s Department of Archaeology to offer two world-class MSc programmes in…

Celebrating Excellence: the 2025 Sussex Heritage Trust Awards Launch at the iconic Saltdean Lido

The 2025 Sussex Heritage Trust Awards were officially launched at Saltdean Lido, Brighton on Wednesday 26th February 2025. The event was kindly sponsored by rhp and Toovey’s Antique…

February 25 Edition of Sussex Heritage Trust Newsletter

Our latest newsletter is now available to read. Please click here to find out all our latest news and events.

HERITAGE CRAFTS TRAINING BURSARY Applications Open W/C 7th April 2025.

Up to £4,000 in training available from Heritage Crafts and Sussex Heritage Trust. Many people are dissuaded from training in heritage crafts because of the cost. The Heritage…

In Memory of Lord Lloyd of Berwick

Lord Lloyd of Berwick died on Sunday 8th December 2024, at the age of 95. A distinguished British judge and member of the House of Lords, Lord Lloyd…

Hastings Craft Weekend

Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th May – 10am – 4pm The Observer Building, Hastings The ‘Hastings Craft Weekend’ event is the first in a series of Craft focused…

Sussex Heritage Trust welcomes Lap Chan as New Trustee

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Lap Chan BA (Hons) Dip Arch as a Trustee. With nearly 40 years of experience in architecture, Lap has worked…

Discover Creative Careers at CFT on 31st January

On Friday 31st January, Sussex Heritage Trust and Weald & Downland Living Museum will be part an unmissable day for aspiring creatives to explore the wide world of…

2025 Awards Launch at Saltdean Lido

The launch of the 2025 Awards will take place with a very special visit to Saltdean Lido, Brighton, generously sponsored by rhp and Toovey’s Antique & Fine Art…

2025 Sussex Heritage Trust Awards welcome new Headline Sponsor

Sussex Heritage Trust is proud to announce Thakeham, one of the leading housebuilders in the south of England, as the new headline sponsor of the Awards. Thakeham’s infrastructure-led,…

Merry Christmas and Office Closure

Please click here to view this year’s Christmas card – a print from artist Neil Holland titled: Target Valley Arundel Park from Behind Hiorne Tower, Winter. To discover…

Treasures Unveiled at Graylingwell Chapel Charity Event

On Thursday 14th November, Sussex Heritage Trust and Chichester Community Development Trust hosted a charity event at Graylingwell Chapel, featuring renowned art auctioneer, The Rt Rev Rupert Toovey…

Pre-Bid on Auction items for 14th November, Festive Evening

We are looking forward to welcoming guests to Graylingwell Chapel on 14th November from 6pm. There are very limited tickets available – to book please click here. Thank…

New Heritage Bursary Announced with Plumpton College

Sussex Heritage Trust announced a new partnership with Plumpton College, offering heritage educational opportunities for people based in Sussex. Funded by The Ian Foulerton Trust, The Ian Askew…

October Edition of Sussex Heritage Trust Newsletter

Our latest newsletter is now available to read. Please click here to find out all our latest news and events.

New Events Page on Website

We now have a new booking page on our website If you would like to book tickets for the Festive Drinks and Canapes at Graylingwell Chapel on Thursday…

Training bursary for Joseph from Heritage Crafts and the Sussex Heritage Trust

Heritage Crafts and the Sussex Heritage Trust have revealed the recipient of a new bursary to give an early-career practitioner in Sussex the best chance of success in…

Celebrating 150 years of Devonshire Park

Thursday 26th September 2024 To celebrate 150 years of Devonshire Park, The Eastbourne Society are hosting a number of events including an afternoon tea and concert. To book…

July Edition of Sussex Heritage Trust Newsletter

Our latest newsletter is now available to read. Please click here to find out all our latest news and events.

Photographs from 2024 Sussex Heritage Trust Awards

To view all the pictures from the 2024 Sussex Heritage Trust Awards Lunch and Ceremony at Lancing College Chapel please click here. Do get in touch with the…

West End Story

The Friends of Lancing College Chapel have just published a new booklet about the construction and completion of the Chapel. Written by Jeremy Tomlinson, Steward of Lancing Chapel…

June Newsletter

The Sussex Heritage Trust update is now available with all our latest news and events. To read click here.

Trustee, Victoria Williams interviewed on BBC Radio Sussex

Did you know the Sussex Heritage Trust owns one building – the Ashcombe Toll House in Lewes, East Sussex. The Toll House is the sole survivor of a…

Cow Dung and Hurdles – Young People Learn New Craft Skills at Sussex Heritage Trust Taster Day

Young people from across Sussex took part in a Taster Day at Weald & Downland Living Museum on 4th June 2024. Funded by the South Downs National Park…

Friends visit to the Private Walled Gardens at Petworth House

On 30th May, Sussex Heritage Trust Friends visited the private garden at Petworth House. With thanks to Lady Egremont and her head gardener, Paul Salder.

Up to £4,000 in training available from Heritage Crafts and Sussex Heritage Trust

Many people are dissuaded from training in heritage crafts because of the cost. A new bursary has been set up to help cover or subsidise the cost of…

Advertise in the 2024 Sussex Heritage Trust Programme

There is just over a week to book your slot in this year’s Sussex Heritage Trust Awards Programme – which details all the Award entries for the year.…

May Newsletter Available

To catch up on all the latest news from the Sussex Heritage Trust click here.

*SOLD OUT” 2024 Awards Lunch and Ceremony on Wednesday 10th July at Lancing College Chapel

The Sussex Heritage Trust Awards lunch and ceremony is now sold out. To put your name on the waiting list please click here.

Awards 2024 – Next Steps!

The judging for the 2024 Sussex Heritage Trust Awards has now taken place – thank you to everyone who took part. To find out what the next steps…

Innovative New Scheme Forges Path for Next Generation of Builders

The Sussex Heritage Trust announced today significant support for young people looking to build a career in the construction industry. Funded by the South Downs National Park Authority…

Glorious visit to Gravetye Manor, 9th May

Sussex Heritage Trust friends and supporters enjoyed a visit to the beautiful gardens at Gravetye Manor on Thursday 9th May. On one of the first hot days of…

Networking Breakfast for Construction Industry at Chichester College, 8th May

We recently enjoyed a breakfast at Chichester College, who are working in partnership with us and the Weald and Downland Living Museum to encourage more young people into…

Sussex Heritage Trust Newsletter

The April edition of the Trust’s newsletter is now available with an update on all our events and activities. Click here to read.

Welcome to Leanne O’Boyle, a new consultant for the Sussex Heritage Trust

We welcome Leanne O’Boyle to the Sussex Heritage Trust, to support a brand new training programme to encourage more young people into building conservation and the construction industry.…

Petworth House – Tour of Private Gardens – Sold Out Thursday 30th May 2024 from 2.30pm

Unfortunately the tour is now sold out. If you would like to be included on the waiting list please Click here to send us an email. We are…

Two former Chichester College students are leading the way in heritage skills development.

Callum Jackson and Sam Davidson both studied construction at the college, before being given the opportunity to take part in heritage skills training – thanks to support from…

Sussex Heritage Trust Newsletter

The March edition of the Trust’s newsletter is now available with an update on all our events and activities. Click here to read.

Eco and Heritage Celebrated as 2024 Sussex Heritage Trust Awards Launched

The 2024 Sussex Heritage Trust Awards were launched at St Michael and All Angels Church in Berwick on Tuesday 5th March 2024, kindly sponsored by Toovey’s Antique and…

Bursary for Foundation in Roofing Available

We have two bursaries available for young people between the ages of 18-25, who are new to roofing or looking to improve their basic skills and knowledge in…

Private Tour of Gravetye Gardens

The Sussex Heritage Trust have once again been invited to a Private Tour of the gardens at Gravetye Manor with Head Gardener, Tom Coward. Taking place on Thursday…

February Newsletter – Now Available

For all the latest news and updates on the Sussex Heritage Trust please click here.

Heritage Crafts and the Sussex Heritage Trust working together to save endangered heritage crafts from extinction

Heritage Crafts and the Sussex Heritage Trust are delighted to announce another round of grants of up to £2,000 to help save endangered crafts such as brick making,…

Two New Trustees for Sussex Heritage Trust

We welcome Victoria Back and James Pavey to the board of the Sussex Heritage Trust. Victoria is currently the Managing Director of RH and RW Clutton property consultancy…

January Newsletter

The January newsletter is now available updating our friends on all the latest events and activities of the Sussex Heritage Trust. To read click here.

Wiston Estate to Support 2024 Awards

The 2024 Awards will take place at Lancing College Chapel on Wednesday 10th July from 12.30pm. Wiston Estate will be served to guests at a sparkling reception in…

Sussex Heritage Trust Awards 2024 are now Launched!

The much anticipated 2024 Awards launched for entries on Monday 8th January. The 2024 Awards Entry Pack is now available please click here. To visit our Awards 2024…

Prestigious Awards Hosted at Unique Venue

Sussex Heritage Trust are excited to announce that their prestigious annual Heritage Awards will take place in the magnificent Chapel at Lancing College on 10th July 2024. This…

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all at the Sussex Heritage Trust

The Trustees and staff at the Sussex Heritage Trust would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. This card was hand screen…

Two Grants Awarded to Protect Sussex Building Conservation Crafts

Heritage Crafts and Sussex Heritage Trust award two new grants to help save endangered crafts from extinction. The two successful recipients are: Charlotte Kenward who offers traditional gilding…

Sussex Heritage Update

To read all the latest news and events from the Sussex Heritage Trust, including our 2024 Sussex Heritage Trust Awards timetable. Please click here.

Next generation of Sussex roofers to receive funding

Clarke Roofing Southern Limited and Sussex Heritage Trust have announced a new fund to support bursaries for young people looking for a career in heritage roofing. ‘Foundation in…

John Scofield Photography

Pictures now available for Folkington Dinner

The pictures are now available from the fundraising dinner at Folkington Manor on Friday 20th October. To view click here.

Visit to Worth Park in Crawley

The Sussex Heritage Trust had a lovely visit to Worth Park in Crawley on Tuesday 24th October to see their gardens. A highly commended project in the 2016…

Fundraising Success at Folkington Manor

£18,000 was raised towards the work of the Sussex Heritage Trust, at the fundraising dinner at Folkington Manor on Friday, 20th October 2023. Dr Harry and Mrs Jacquie…

Biennial Dinner Programme and Auction Information

There are some fantastic lots available at the up-and-coming fundraising dinner on Friday 20th October 2023 at Folkington Manor. You are able to bid by proxy up until…

Last Minute Availability for Sussex Heritage Trust Dinner

We have a last minute ticket available for the Sussex Heritage Trust Dinner this Friday, 20th October 2023 at Folkington Manor. To book please click here.

September Newsletter Now Available

To read up on all our latest news, events and activities please click here.

Private Tour of Worth Park and Ridley’s Court

The Sussex Heritage Trust have been invited to 2016 Highly Commended project – Worth Park and Ridley’s Court on Tuesday 24th October. There are only 40 spaces available…

New Chairman of Sussex Heritage Trust Announced

David Cowan (right) has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Sussex Heritage Trust at the Annual General Meeting on 19th September 2023. He replaces Simon Knight…

Advertise in the Biennial Dinner Programme from £250.

Advertising slots are now available in the Sussex Heritage Trust Dinner Programme, which will be distributed at Folkington Manor on Friday 20th October. Half page is £250 or…

Sussex Heritage Trust Biennial Dinner at Folkington Manor, Nr Lewes on 20th October 2023

Booking is now available for our exclusive dinner at Folkington Manor on Friday, 20th October from 6.45pm, Sponsored by Gaby Hardwicke Solicitors, the dinner will commence with a…

Heritage Crafts and Sussex Heritage Trust announce grants to help endangered crafts in Sussex

Grants of upto £2,000 are available through the Heritage Crafts’ Endangered Crafts Fund, which was launched in 2019 to increase the likelihood of endangered crafts surviving into the…

Building Conservation receives Funding Boost

The Sussex Heritage Trust has received funding for young people and those looking to retrain in building conservation. The Foyle Foundation and The Radcliffe Trust announced yesterday, Monday…

Spirit of Sussex: The Art and Architecture of Neil Holland

Experience the captivating world of Neil Holland’s art and architecture in his new exhibition, “Spirit of Sussex: The Art and Architecture of Neil Holland.” Neil, a patron of…

July Newsletter Now Available

The latest copy of Sussex Heritage Trust newsletter is now available to read. Click here to keep up to date on all our news and activities.

Frank Clarke named 2023 Sussex Heritage Trust Person of the Year

Frank Clarke of Clarke Roofing Southern Ltd has been awarded the prestigious Sussex Heritage Trust Person of the Year, sponsored by Harvey’s Brewery and Lawson Commercial. Presented to…

Sussex Heritage Trust Announces Grade I listed Church as winner of Eco Award

A Grade I listed church, St Michael and All Angels has been announced as the overall winner of The Eco Award at the Sussex Heritage Trust Awards on…

Graham Peters DL appointed Vice Lord-Lieutenant of East Sussex

Following the retirement of Mrs Sara Stonor DL after fifteen years as Vice Lord-Lieutenant of East Sussex, Graham has been appointed to support the Lord-Lieutenant in carrying out…

2023 Sussex Heritage Trust Awards Programme

Advertise in the Awards Programme and reach your key audiences. Distributed up to 250 guests at the Awards luncheon and presented to all sponsors, winners, highly commended projects,…

MSc Building Conservation Courses now available

Our friends at the Weald and Downland Living Museum have launched their MSc courses in Timber Building Conservation and Building Conservation, commencing in September 2023. These programmes enable…

Newly Published Red List of Endangered Crafts

New research by Heritage Crafts has unearthed more traditional craft skills on the verge of extinction in the UK, in the latest major update of its pioneering project,…

National Mills Weekend – Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th May

National Mills Weekend takes place across the UK every May, when more than 300 windmills and watermills are usually open to public to celebrate our milling heritage. In…

Visit to Gravetye Manor Gardens

What a wonderful day we had on Friday 28th April with our visit to the gardens at Gravetye Manor. Friends and supporters of the Trust were treated to…

Heritage Crafts and Sussex Heritage Trust award three new grants to help save endangered crafts from extinction

A block printer, a trainee rake maker and a reverse glass sign artist have been awarded grants to help safeguard some of Sussex’s most endangered crafts skills. Heritage…

In Memoriam – John Small

The Sussex Heritage Trust are sad to announce that our Patron, John Small, died at Christmas after a long illness. John was a founding member of the Sussex…

Irwin Mitchell are the headline sponsors of the Sussex Heritage Trust Awards for the second year

In recent news our sponsors Irwin Mitchell have launched a new Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Advisory Service. As we know Irwin Mitchell pride themselves on combining exceptional…

Lancing College Chapel hosts launch of the 2023 Sussex Heritage Trust Awards

On Thursday 16th February, the 2023 Sussex Heritage Trust Awards were formally launched at Lancing College Chapel, sponsored by Lancing College and Toovey’s, Antique and Fine Art Auctioneers…

Heritage Crafts Association and the Sussex Heritage Trust working together

Heritage Crafts Association and the Sussex Heritage Trust working together to save endangered heritage crafts from extinction Heritage Crafts and the Sussex Heritage Trust are delighted to announce…

New Eco Award for 2023 Sussex Heritage Trust Awards

Entry Pack now available for the 2023 Awards. The Sussex Heritage Trust Awards, sponsored by Irwin Mitchell, has called for new entries for its prestigious heritage and architecture…

Duncan Grant sells for £14,000 at Auction

Still life oil painting sold at auction for first time since 1972. Flowers on a Chair by celebrated British painter, Duncan Grant (1885-1978) was sold for £14,000 on…

Duncan Grant’s ‘Flowers on a Chair’ for Sale by Auction on Wednesday 30th November at 10am

Still life oil painting, dated 1971, by celebrated British painter, Duncan Grant will be sold at auction at Toovey’s Spring Gardens Auction Rooms on Wednesday 30th November at…

Guests of Great Dixter House and Gardens.

In September the Sussex Heritage Trust were guests of Great Dixter House and Gardens. Great Dixter is known for its exuberant and abundant country garden, a glorious combination…

Regeneration leads the way at Heritage Awards

A yacht club, a primary school garden, a path wall, a sculpture and a sustainable regeneration project in the middle of Brighton are among 28 winners of the…

Roof Conservation and Garden Tours at West Dean College

On Tuesday 21st June, Sussex Heritage Trust friends and supporters spent a glorious afternoon at West Dean College. As guests of the Trustees of The Edward James Foundation…

May 2022 Newsletter Now Available

Catch up with all the latest news and events of the Sussex Heritage Trust by clicking here.

Heritage Crafts and Sussex Heritage Trust award millwrighting grant to help save endangered craft from extinction

A trainee millwright has been awarded a grant to help safeguard one of Sussex’s most endangered craft skills. Heritage Crafts and the Sussex Heritage Trust (SHT) have awarded…

Sussex Heritage Trust announces new headline sponsor for prestigious Awards

On Wednesday 23rd March, the 2022 Sussex Heritage Trust Awards were formally launch at Drew’s Barn sponsored by Toovey’s. The Awards celebrate the very best of conservation, restoration…

Private Tour of Arundel Castle Gardens and Tulip Festival

On Monday 25th April 2022 we enjoyed a wonderful day as guests of the Duke of Norfolk for a private visit to the Arundel Castle Gardens and Tulip…

Queen’s Green Canopy in Sussex

The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) is a unique tree planting initiative created to mark her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022 which invites people from across the United Kingdom…

Grants available for Craftmanship in Sussex

The Sussex Heritage Trust has a programme of funding and bursary opportunities available throughout 2022. Funding has been received for the second year from The Ian M Foulerton…

December 2021 Newsletter Now Available

Catch up with all the latest news and events of the Sussex Heritage Trust by clicking here.

Parham House Raises Funds for Heritage

A fundraising dinner for the Sussex Heritage Trust Over one hundred guests enjoyed a black-tie dinner at Parham House on Thursday 14th October. £20,000 was raised in funds…

Sussex Heritage Trust Biennial Dinner at Parham House

Our Biennial dinner took place on 14th October and was a great success. We are greatly indebted to Lady Emma and Mr James Barnard who generously invited us…

Endangered Crafts Fund

The Heritage Crafts Association and the Sussex Heritage Trust award new grants to save endangered crafts from extinction. A wallpaper maker from East Sussex is among eight recipients from…

Award Winning Design leads the way at Heritage Awards

Excellent design, architecture and craftmanship were the winners at the 2021 Sussex Heritage Trust Awards. Thirty Award winning projects were announced at the 2021 Sussex Heritage Trust Awards…

Funding Boost for Sussex Building Conservation Bursaries

The Sussex Heritage Trust has received significant funding for young people and those looking to retrain in building conservation. The Ian M Foulerton Charitable Trust, The Hans and…

Sussex Grants Awarded for Endangered Crafts

The Heritage Crafts Association and the Sussex Heritage Trust award four new grants to help save endangered crafts from extinction A brick and tile maker, two flint wallers…

The Sussex Heritage Trust and South Downs National Park Authority launch a new partnership

The Sussex Heritage Trust’s annual Awards were launched today, with a call for new entries for the prestigious architectural and landscape scheme. The only Sussex-wide Heritage Awards supports…

Sussex Endangered Crafts Fund

The Sussex Heritage Trust has teamed up with Heritage Crafts Association and the Weald and Downland Living Museum to invite craft practitioners and organisations in Sussex to apply…

Sussex Endangered Crafts Fund

The Sussex Heritage Trust has teamed up with Heritage Crafts Association and the Weald and Downland Living Museum to invite craft practitioners and organisations in Sussex to apply…

Sussex Heritage Trust Awards – Update on Awards Lunch and Ceremony

The Sussex Heritage Trust Awards Ceremony and Lunch was due to take place on Wednesday 25th November at 12.30pm. It is with great regret that we had decided to…

National Lottery funding boost for Heritage in Sussex Sussex Heritage Trust receives Emergency Heritage Fund support

Sussex Heritage Trust has received £10,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to help address the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on heritage. Like many charities, the Sussex…

Sussex Heritage Trust Awards 2020 Update on Awards Timetable

Like many charities and award schemes we have had to take into account the recent Covid-19 outbreak. We hope you will agree that the safety of our judging…

Launch of Sussex Heritage Trust Awards 2020

On Tuesday 11th February 2020, the Sussex Heritage Trust called for new entries to its Awards scheme. This much-loved and anticipated annual Awards is the only Sussex-wide Heritage…

Pyramid of Eccentric Sussex Gentleman under Threat

For any of you who have visited Brightling in East Sussex, you cannot possibly have missed the Pyramid Mausoleum of John (Mad Jack) Fuller, the Georgian Squire of…

Bursary to support heritage crafts at risk

The Sussex Heritage Trust opened their bursary scheme for 2020 for young people and those looking to retrain in building conservation based in Sussex. The Trust has recently…

Victorian hydrant restored in Eastbourne after being ‘put in a skip’

A Victorian cast-iron water hydrant installed in Eastbourne town centre during the horse-drawn transport era to fill water carts has been restored to its former glory – after…

TICKETS NOW SOLD OUT FOR SUSSEX HERITAGE TRUST BIENNIAL DINNER

Wednesday 16th October 2019 at Firle Place, Firle Sponsored by Adams and Remers LLP Lord and Lady Gage will welcome the Sussex Heritage Trust to their home, Firle…

New Chairman of Sussex Heritage Trust Dr John Godfrey retires as Chairman to become a Patron of the Trust

Simon Knight DL FRICS has been appointed the new Chairman of the Sussex Heritage Trust at the Annual General Meeting on 16th July held at Ardingly College. He…

Sussex: West (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)

Chairman, Dr John Godfrey attended the launch of the new Sussex: West volume in Pevsner’s Buildings of England series on 11th June at Arundel Castle. The original edition…

Weald & Downland Museum – Annual Building Conservation Conference

Building Conservation conference: Stone Tuesday 24 September 2019 2019 building conservation conference will focus on Stone in historic buildings: conservation, materiality and skills. There will be plenty of…

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