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The Street Names of Lewes, by L. S. Davey, published 1961 (The Friends of Lewes Society) accessible at: The Keep [LIB/502863][Lib/502863]

This is a useful compilation of interest to all who know Lewes whether as residents or visitors. It contains a good deal of local history not easily acquired elsewhere. In future editions the addition of a modern map or even a rough sketch of Lewes showing the Streets named would be an improvement and the Index might be extended to include names mentioned only in the text, such as "Pinwell" and "Millers Walk."

The Battle of Lewes 1264: Its Place in History, by Sir F. Maurice Powicke, R. F. Treharne and Lt. Col. Charles H. Lemmon, published 1964 (The Friends of Lewes Society) accessible at: The Keep [LIB/502868]

This convenient, well-illustrated pocket book is, or will become, a "must" for collectors of Sussexiana. The main essay by Professor Treharne is a masterpiece of concentrated history of the strange reign of Henry III. The curious plausible character of Henry is clearly explained and several new facets are considered. The deep influence of his religion on the formidable Simon de Montfort explain much of interest in the career of this remarkable warrior and reforming aristocrat. Col. Lemmon's essay on the actual battle is refreshing. A modern soldier after carefully reconnoitring the terrain produces a very plausible battle plan of the events of May 14th. There are few sites in England which have changed so little in seven hundred years. For over a century the tale of the battle as visualised by our Member, W. H. Blaauw, in 1844, has been accepted, now Col. Lemmon gives a considerable variation to these ideas. Sir Tufton Beamish, whose helpful introduction to this volume, is publishing his own work on the battles of Lewes and Evesham early next year. His reconstruction of the tactics of this event will prove of great interest to many.
This excellent small volume is very reasonably priced.

The Street Names of Lewes, by L. S. Davey, published 1970 (revised edition, The Friends of Lewes Society) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 5909]

The Inns of Lewes Past and Present, by L. S. Davey, published 1977 (51 pp., The Friends of Lewes Society) accessible at: The Keep [LIB/502847]

A Day's Ramble in Lewes, by Colin Brent and Judith Brent, published 1977 (The Friends of Lewes Society)

Hidden Lewes: An Artist's Eye for Detail, by Marietta Van Dyck, published June 1998 (44 pp., The Friends of Lewes Society & printed at Pomegranate Press, ISBN-10: 0951987690 & ISBN-13: 9780951987698) accessible at: The Friends of Lewes & West Sussex Libraries & East Sussex Libraries

A unique spotter's guide for visitors and locals alike, "Hidden Lewes" will lead you into unexpected corners.

When Skies Were Always Blue: Memories of a Lewes boyhood, by W. F. Wells, published 26 November 2004 (64 pp., The Friends of Lewes Society & printed at Pomegranate Press, ISBN-10: 0954258797 & ISBN-13: 9780954258795) accessible at: The Friends of Lewes & East Sussex Libraries

Illustrated with his drawings of the family home in West Street, Lewes, this memoir by the late W.F. (Bill) Wells brings to life a world between the two world wars that has gone for ever - a humble Sussex upbringing without television or telephone, radio or refrigerator, central heating or even electric light.
Blessed with vivid recall, the author takes us through the streets of the county town, savouring its fairs, markets and shops. He recalls his first sight of an aeroplane and taking train trips, third class, to the seaside. We follow him to school and church, and savour the thrill of the circus.
If life was harder then, it had no shortage of joys. As he writes in an epilogue, "What fun that boy had yesterday!"

The Inns of Lewes Past and Present, by L. S. Davey and Andrew Whitnall, published 5 July 2006 (revised edition, 52 pp., The Friends of Lewes Society & printed at Pomegranate Press, ISBN-10: 0954897579 & ISBN-13: 9780954897574) accessible at: The Keep [LIB/502867] & East Sussex Libraries

Lewes once had at least seven breweries and seventy inns, and this book (a revised edition of Leslie Davey's original work of 1977) traces those long-gone, the many sturdy survivors and a sprinkling of recent additions.
A map of 1890 shows 66 pubs against just 21 today, the newest addition being the John Harvey Tavern in Cliffe. Attractively presented, this is a fine inspiration for all pub-crawlers of an historical bent.

The Street Names of Lewes Past and Present, by L. S. Davey and revised and enlarged by Kim Clark, published 1 August 2010 (108 pp., The Friends of Lewes Society & printed at Pomegranate Press, ISBN-10: 1907242058 & ISBN-13: 9781907242052) accessible at: The Friends of Lewes & East Sussex Libraries

A fascinating exploration of the Lewes street scene bringing history to life at every turn. First published in 1961 and revised in 1970 and 1981.

The Twittens: The Saxon and Norman Lanes of Lewes, by Kim Clark, published 10 July 2012 (62 pp., The Friends of Lewes Society & printed at Pomegranate Press, ISBN-10: 1907242309 & ISBN-13: 9781907242304) accessible at: The Friends of Lewes & East Sussex Libraries

South of Lewes High Street runs a filigree of narrow twittens between ancient flint walls - many created in Saxon times, others developed after the Normans arrived. The great castle probably obliterated a similar pattern of footpaths north of the High Street, but many fascinating lanes remain here, too.
In this handsomely illustrated book published on behalf of the Friends of Lewes, Kim Clark investigates the history of the twittens, and makes a strong case for their conservation at a time when their character is threatened by careless development.

The Inns of Lewes Past and Present, by L. S. Davey, published 2013 (revised edition, 52 pp., The Friends of Lewes Society & printed at Pomegranate Press) accessible at: The Keep [LIB/502867] & The Friends of Lewes

Lewes once had at least seven breweries and seventy inns, and this book (a revised edition of Leslie Davey's original work of 1977) traces those long-gone, the many sturdy survivors and a sprinkling of recent additions.
A map of 1890 shows 66 pubs against just 21 today, the newest addition being the John Harvey Tavern in Cliffe. Attractively presented, this is a fine inspiration for all pub-crawlers of an historical bent.

Shopfronts in Lewes: Planning Advice Note, published September 2016 (The Friends of Lewes Society & printed at Pomegranate Press) accessible at: The Friends of Lewes

This Friends of Lewes update of an Local District Council 1992 advice note is intended to be of assistance to local traders, building owners and developers in Lewes who are planning work to shopfronts or to erect related signs and advertisements.