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Historic maps of Alciston and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Alciston maps
Alciston photos
We have no photos of Alciston, although we do have photos of these nearby places: Berwick, Alfriston, Firle, Lullington, Arlington, Litlington, Wilmington, Glynde, Bishopstone, Westdean, East Blatchington, Upper Dicker, Seaford, Michelham Priory, Glyndebourne, NewhavenAlciston books
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Sussex County Memories
Paperback
£15
Hastings and Bexhill Photographic Memories
Paperback
£13
East Grinstead Photographic Memories
Paperback
£13
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Memories of Alciston
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My memories of Burnt House Farm Alfriston circa 1938
I remember being taken down to Alfriston in the 1930s before the Second World War. My great-aunt and great-uncle, Polly and Arthur Newell, had a smallholding on the downs, about half a mile from the village, where they kept chickens and ducks, and a few sheep. My mother told me that Aunty Polly helped a cousin, Jack Butland, to buy the... [more]
Shared on 09 August 2009
I was lucky enough to grow up in Litlington and also worked in the village shop/post office for Jack Keeble. I can trace my mothers family(Reed) back to the early 1800's they were from nearby Alfriston, so I have a very strong connection with Cuckmere valley. I had a very happy childhood, firstly in Lullington 1961 to 1966 and then Litlington... [more]
Shared on 26 November 2007
I was a partially deaf pupil at Ovingdean during the 1970s and as my home was a long way from there, I was one of the very few pupils that resided at the school during the weekends. I do remember two very profound memories of Newhaven during my four years at the school and although we often used to visit, snippets... [more]
Shared on 11 July 2009
My father's aunt and uncle lived in Newhaven. Ted Hoskins was his uncle's name, he was injured in the First World War and later worked at the lighthouse at the end of the breakwater before it was automated. His wife's name was May Jane. After the Second World War I went with my parents many times to Newhaven for holidays, always... [more]
Shared on 04 December 2008
Extracts From Alciston & East Sussex books
Displaying a selection of extracts from Frith books about Alciston, inspired by Frith photos.
Haywards Heath - A History & Celebration
In Victoria Park there are now facilities for BMX bikers, roller-bladers and skateboarders, complementing the existing children's paddling pool and tennis courts as well as the occasional fixture on a Sunday morning. Golf enthusiasts can become members of the Haywards Heath golf club and use their 18-hole golf course situated just off Portsmouth Lane on the borders with Lindfield, whilst cricketers can still enjoy the recreation ground next to the centrally located... [more]
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Haywards Heath - A History & Celebration
TODAY IT IS still possible to see some vestiges of buildings that were known to those who lived through the English Civil War almost 400 years ago; one example is Pennies, a half-timbered house thought to have been built in 1606 and mentioned on a map of 1638, and currently incorporated within Dinnages garage in Sussex/ Wivelsfield Road. Another is the Sergison Arms/Dolphin pub that was mentioned in 1599, as well as... [more]
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Haywards Heath - A History & Celebration
The aftermath of the recession left businesses striving to become more efficient. It was not just the service industries and manufacturing industries that had to transform themselves, but the local agricultural scene also needed to change. The main casualty in Haywards Heath was the closure of the livestock market, which had at one point in its existence been the twelfth largest livestock market in the country. Times certainly had changed.... [more]
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