Talk by buildings archaeologist Lisa Fisher on the historic houses of Sussex and the people who shaped their character.
Lisa Fisher is speaking at St Saviour's Church Hall on Friday 27 November, as part of the Eastbourne Archaeology Society's winter programme. Her talk is called The secret places of famous lives; behind the scenes of a buildings archaeologist, and it's exactly what the title suggests: a look at the private side of the rich and famous, seen through the eyes of someone who spends her working life inside their homes.
Fisher is a buildings archaeologist, and her surveys of historic houses have given her an unintended and privileged peek into the secret lives of the people who lived there. She argues that the people who occupy a building are an integral part of its life, and that they often leave permanent reminders within its very fabric. The talk explores some of the wonderful historic buildings of Sussex and the people who contributed to their special character, so it's as much about the people as it is about the architecture.
The evening is hosted by the Eastbourne Archaeology Society, the longest running historical society in town. From September to April they run a series of talks on archaeological topics, and during the summer they switch to walks and outings, with a quarterly magazine for their members. This is one of those winter talks, so it fits right into their regular run of events.
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It starts at 7:30pm at St Saviour's Church Hall on Spencer Road, BN21 4PA. Entry is free for members and £4 for visitors.
