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John Betts: Twenty-one years of service to Bexhill Museum

Bexhill Museum is saddened to report the passing of John Betts, our much respected honorary president, and driving force behind our 2009 extension project.

An artist's impression of the proposed new loos intended for Egerton Park.

New & Old Public Toilets in Egerton Park in 2024

Plans for new public toilets in Egerton Park to replace the existing ones under Bexhill Museum, which are owned & maintained by Rother District Council,

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From a billet in Bexhill to Pegasus Bridge on D-Day

In the spring of 1944 the people of Bexhill provided billets for an elite squad of Commandos, men who went on to play a heroic and iconic role during D-Day.

Bexhill promenade cycle track around 1898.

Celebrating Bexhill’s women cyclists across history

Get on your bike! Sussex Blazing Saddles brings two weeks of practical and delightful cycling-themed activities to Bexhill this June.

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Funding secured for urgent floodproofing & roof works

More than £390,000 in new investment will allow urgent structural & flood proofing works on the lower ground floor and for a new roof.

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Our busy Education Team is looking for new volunteers

The Education Team at Bexhill Museum is a busy and thriving group of volunteers. If you love working with children, we would be interested in talking to you.

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Bringing Bexhill’s Merryweather Home

Bexhill fire crews from East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service and the team at Bexhill Museum are fundraising to help restore a historic fire engine – and we want your help.

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Bexhill: Where two worlds met, thousands of years ago

An archaeological study suggests the connection between local Neolithic farmers and Palaeolithic hunter-gatherers was more complex than we thought.

Collections care during the Museum's January break.

Behind the scenes: Our January Spring Clean

Behind the scenes: The collection at Bexhill Museum gets some tender loving care while it closes its doors for its annual January Spring Clean.

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Blazing Saddles: Celebrating Sussex women cyclists in history

Bexhill Museum is pleased to support Blazing Saddles – a new two-year project exploring the pioneering heritage of women cyclists since the 189os..

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