January 2 2013.Newhaven Historical Society has announced its annual programme of historical presentations that will all take place at the Hillcrest Centre, Hillcrest Road, Newhaven. These presentations are frequently of interest to anyone researching family history and the life and times of their family in Newhaven and East Sussex.
Entry is free for members and just £2.00 for guests, who are always welcome.
For more information on the Newhaven Historical Society visit: www.newhavenhistoricalsociety.org.uk
2013 PRESENTATIONSTuesday 5th February 2013 - 7.00 for 7.30pm
Annual General Meeting. Hillcrest Centre, Hillcrest Road, Newhaven. Followed by a maritime-themed talk by the president of the Newhaven Historical Society, Lord Ambrose Greenway. An illustrated presentation featuring the 2012 Royal Jubilee River Pageant and the P&O 175th Anniversary Parade at Southampton.
Tuesday 2nd April 2013 - 7.00 for 7.30pm
Newhaven Historical Society. Historical Presentation.Hillcrest Centre, Hillcrest Road, Newhaven. Lord Sheffield: The legacy of the 3rd Earl of Sheffield (1832-1909) and his connection with Newhaven. Speaker - Brian Tester.
Tuesday 4th June 2013 - 7.00 for 7.30pm Newhaven Historical Society. Historical Presentation.Hillcrest Centre, Hillcrest Road, Newhaven. The South Downs of East Sussex. Speaker - Monty Larkin.
Tuesday 1st October 2013 - 7.00 for 7.30pm Historical Presentation.Hillcrest Centre, Hillcrest Road, Newhaven. Sussex during the First World War. Speaker - Ian Everest.
Tuesday 3rd December 2013 - 7.00 for 7.30pm
Historical Presentation.Hillcrest Centre, Hillcrest Road, Newhaven. The history of BBC Radio Brighton. Speaker - John Henty.