Lewes Festival of Light transforms historic landmarks
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At the highest point of the town stands Lewes Castle which has panoramic views across Sussex
An historic town in East Sussex is being transformed this weekend as it celebrates its first Festival of Light.
The Lewes event aims to celebrate and showcase the latest in public and artistic lighting design.
Organisers hope to develop an annual Festival of Light which would also promote the town's history, architecture and creativity.
Professional lighting designers have transformed around 10 key landmarks, including Pells Pool and Lewes Castle.
The two-day event aims to explore science, astronomy, sustainability, health, environment, wildlife and the impact of lighting in a sensitive area.
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The festival is based at the Linklater Pavillion from where tours of the landmarks begin
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Pells Pool is the "oldest documented" freshwater outdoor public swimming pool in the UK
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The Pinwell Lane Projection is a piece by Sussex Downs College digital design students
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Viewers of one exhibit at the Linklater will see their own image lit up in colour
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Organisers said that all the lighting designers have Lewes connections
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Pells pool has been lit by designer Nulty
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The castle at Lewes is 1,000 years old
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