Sussex Military History Society
Researching & exploring the military past of Sussex & beyond since 1998
Hosted by Shoreham Fort: This month’s Tin Hut Talk guest speaker is Karen Leenders, with her fascinating talk on ‘A Hazardous Experiment’ Indian Soldiers, British Doubts and the Truth About the Western Front… Were Indian troops capable of fighting in France? In 1914, the British military had serious doubts. This talk reveals why those fears […]
Amberley Meuseum are running another action-packed Home Front weekend on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 May. This event is full of fascinating displays, talks and demonstrations by a wide range of World War II re-enactment groups, historic vehicle owners and demonstrators. This year, visitors will again get the chance to visit the American army encampment […]
Open only on 18/7/26: 1200-1600, 19/7/26: 1000-1300, 29/8/26:1200-1600, 30/8/26: 1000-1300 NB: The post is locked and secure at all other times and no equipment is stored inside. Step back into the Cold War at the Cuckfield ROC Post, one of the few surviving and fully restored Royal Observer Corps nuclear monitoring bunkers in the UK. This […]
The Hellingly Festival of Transport is a laid-back day out for anyone who loves vehicles and history. Alongside classic cars and transport exhibits, the festival features a fascinating collection of military vehicles. It’s a great opportunity to see these vehicles up close, learn about their history, and enjoy a friendly, informal atmosphere with fellow enthusiasts. […]
Hosted by Shoreham Fort: As part of England’s largest festival of history and culture, Shoreham Fort is open to all. Admission is free. Come and see Shoreham Fort come to life with military vehicles and living historians of different eras too. It really is a great event for everyone and as part of England’s largest […]