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Jaime
Kaminski
Sussex Archaeological Society
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In 1963 Peter Brandon was awarded a PhD for a thesis on the medieval commons and common fields of Sussex. This work set him on an academic career which resulted in many books and articles relating to the history of the landscape and society of Sussex. His writing, talks and media appearances made him a well-known figure, and an inspiration for many whose own enthusiasms were initiated by his accessible style. This paper interweaves his private, academic and intellectual pathways, critically assesses his writings, and pays tribute to his legacy.