Christopher “Sussexman” Pead, editor and chief writer of the New Ensign, archivist, scholar, student, historian, burner of the midnight oil and my good friend and companion for these past 12 years, passed away on Sunday 29th July 2025. Chris was 86.
“When an old man dies a library burns to the ground” as the saying goes. In Chris’s case it was at least two libraries and more likely three.
His focus and passion can be seen on this site. Scriptural law and true understanding as the rightful basis for sound living, English common law as the practical application of that and more than a cursory look at the problems besetting our people both external and internal. Chris was interested in it all and was actively working and enquiring into new areas right up until he took a fall on the 10th July.
He was a good, kind friend to many. An Englishman of a certain type; humble, clear minded, calmly studious and easily animated by newly revealed information and insights. A wry chuckle was never far away nor a cup of tea and a biscuit or three. For Chris there was always something new to learn and to bring into the conversation . . . an enquiring mind to the end.
“Our Mission is to awaken the Anglo-Saxon and Celtic peoples to their true identity as Yahweh’s chosen people through improved biblical exegesis and re-examination of ancient historical records.”
Those words from the About page on this site sum up where Chris’s primary focus and energy were directed. This site was the focal point of his life for many years with the monthly edition of The New Ensign being an ongoing labour of love.
Although I and many others are feeling his absence at this time, he remains present in great part in this online archive, which is a testament to his life’s work.
Journey well good friend.
Paul