Saturday 16th November
2:00 pm
AGM followed by presentation on Argos Hill Windmill
The AGM will be followed by Martin Bates, a member of the group that have restored Argos Hill
Windmill, who will give a presentation on the history and restoration of the mill.
Restoration of the mill commenced in 2010 and it is now an outstanding example of a Sussex Post
Mill. The talk will cover the history of the mill, its decline and restoration and will explain the
specific features of the mill which are significant as it retains most of its original machinery. Martin
has written a detailed history of the mill, its method of working and its restoration. This can be
accessed from the Argos Hill Mill web site http://www.argoshillwindmill.org.uk/.
Saturday 18th January
2:00 pm
Brighton Locomotive Works
Guy Hall will be presenting an illustrated history of Brighton Engine Works and will explain the history of this once massive factory in Brighton, a walk around the works itself and the locomotives it produced, from the small early
locos, to the most unusual steam locomotives ever produced, Bullied’s double ended Leader!
Saturday 15th February
2:00 pm
Industrial History of Lewes, c1700-1900
Sue Berry will be covering the development of diverse industries in the county town during this period. It will include
an exploration of how a market and administrative centre’s, mainly processing industries, such as
candle-making and brewing, altered, and why the fortunes of other industries such as iron industries
fluctuated.
Saturday 15th March
2:00 pm
Newhaven’s Industrial Past – Part 2
Will Pilfold will be providing a further review of Newhaven’s industrial Past – a continuation of his well-received talk earlier this year.