HOOE HISTORY SOCIETY MEETINGS 2024 -2025
We will meet as usual in St. Oswald's Church at 7.30 p.m. on Thursday evenings with refreshments to follow.
20th November 2025. Dr David Alderton. Gypsum Mining in Sussex.
David is a retired university lecturer in geology. “Since moving to East Sussex I have also become interested in local history, so research into the history of the local gypsum mines was a natural project for me.
Gypsum is a mineral that has a widespread occurrence and a fascinating array of important and everyday uses. The discovery of large deposits of gypsum in the Mountfield area more than 150 years ago (a result of scientific serendipity) led to a long and continuous period of mining and processing; yet the secluded location means that few people will be familiar with the operations. This talk will illustrate the background to the deposit’s discovery and outline the history of the mining through its various phases, from the late 1800s up to the present time”.
17th July 2025 – Social evening (to be confirmed)
18th December 2025 Christmas Social