Compton, Post Office c.1960
Photo ref: C421049
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Photo ref: C421049
Photo of Compton, Post Office c.1960

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A secluded village in the middle of the Downs near the Hampshire border, south of Harting. There is a fine Neolithic long barrow on Telegraph Hill, which is 534 feet high. The Norman church of St Mary was rebuilt in 1849, with a timber bell turret and a shingled spire. The Post Office, here with advertising signs for Senior Service cigarettes fixed to the shopfront, is now a house.

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A Selection of Memories from Compton

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I was evacuated to Compton, West Sussex, in September 1939. My brother Geff, was with me at the Manor house. Also there were the Gregory brothers; their mother had volunteed to help, and looked after us. The Manor was owned by the Langdale sisters. When we arrived at the village hall, we had to wait to be selected. The Vicar, acting for the Langdales, chose us - how lucky we were. Such a wonderful time in our life. ...see more