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Peoples History

On 30 Mar 2009 at 9:04pm Jason wrote:

My name is Jason Reeve, I am 22 and I live in Ringmer.
I have lived in the Lewes area for about 16 years now and I have always been interested in its local history,
Currently I am working on a Historic Lewes Website which will allow people to go back through the different stages of History in the town.
From 50s Lewes to Bronze Age Lewes the site will cover everything. I have been researching for 3 months now and the site will be ready in mid summer.
One thing I would really like to do, is to set up a Memories of Lewes Page.
This will allow people to post stories they can remember of the town when they where little.
I am currently focusing on the 30s, 40s and the 50s. ( wartime Britain )
I was wondering if there is any way of posting an advert in your paper for people to come forward with stories of their own.
Any help you could all offer me would be a great advantage to the site, and maintaining history in personal accounts.
Jason

On 30 Mar 2009 at 9:34pm Spinster Of This Parish wrote:

Good luck in your quest Jason - I'm sure Webbo will post a link on this website (he's a good man)

On 30 Mar 2009 at 11:36pm The Webmaster wrote:

What paper?
Was that post supposed to to to the Sussex Express Jason?

On 31 Mar 2009 at 12:18am Jason wrote:

Indeed it is a copy of a message I sent to Sussex Express.

On 31 Mar 2009 at 9:01am Local wrote:

Jason - I like the idea and look forward to seeing the website in action. But just out of politeness you might have changed the wording of your post to reflect that this isn't the Sussex Express. A few seconds work would have made a better impression - something to remember for your website.

On 31 Mar 2009 at 9:20am rene wrote:

Jason can't wait for your website.Sorry i don't personaly have any memories,but could ask around.Good Luck.

On 31 Mar 2009 at 11:02am Toque wrote:

"i don't personaly have any memories" - you should see a doctor about that!

On 31 Mar 2009 at 12:15pm Lewes Laugher wrote:

Toque - cruel, but very funny.

On 31 Mar 2009 at 2:02pm chav wrote:

I got some memorys from when I was little. I'll sell ya me story if you want some juicy stuff about the chicks from round here. Most of them are history now as far as I'm concerned