Graffham, West Sussex
Graffham photos
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Graffham maps
Historic maps of Graffham and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Graffham maps
Graffham books
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Memories of Graffham
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Chelsea Cottage (used to be Bridgers Cottage)
I used to have holidays in Graffham with my Great-Aunt, Lottie Bridger. We loved climbing the hill; collecting eggs from the chickens and even the adventure of visiting the outside toilet. My family lived in Graffham, going right back to the 1500s, and I still have a wonderful feeling when I visit the village. My aunt... [more]
Shared on 22 March 2007
West Sussex memories
Shops on West Street in the 1960s were left to right: Merritts the butcher next door to Blackiston the butcher, famous for the specialty sausages, also had its own slaughterhouse and in the back garden an Anderson shelter used by us kids as a 'camp'. Next door florist and green grocer, Goldrings. Harris's the grocer, Bannisters the jeweller, you know, the old-fashioned... [more]
Shared on 13 February 2010
I lived in the Wheatsheaf for 20 years. My parents Len and Desi Murphy were Landlord and Landlady from 1950-1977 The pub had only a beer licence when Dad took over. What a great photo. I remember the Catholic church bell ringing and the nuns processing to the church from the convent on Sundays. Eventually the new church was built and... [more]
Shared on 12 February 2010
This picture is much the same as the previous one. The horse and carriage should be on the left side...but who cares, there's nothing coming up the right side.
The Grammar School's tall oaks can be seen in the distant centre.
Shared on 18 January 2007
This old picture shows very few cars and people. It also shows the old Cinema and clock tower on the left. This was sadly demolished to make way for a ghastly supermaket, which is ugly and in disrepair at this time Jan 2007.
Shared on 18 January 2007
I started staying with my Aunt Reeves and Uncle Sam at about 2 years old. I remember we use to go for long walks across the hills which was the golf course, or we would meander through Cowdry Park. Aunt use to take me to Bendboe Pond to feed the ducks, also the the large lake at Midhurst to do the... [more]
Shared on 24 August 2009
Snow Hill facing towards Petworth
Snow Hill House on the left was where Mother and I lived for several years, after moving from Maida Villas after the death of Father. We occupied the large top flat.
Shared on 18 January 2007
Snow Hill, with Manor House on the left
Mother and I lived at Behar, which is a ground floor flat in the building just beyond the Manor House, and on the left side. Eastbourne Street is immediately on the right and faces the Manor House.
Shared on 18 January 2007
Extracts From Graffham & West Sussex books
Displaying a selection of extracts from Frith books about Graffham, inspired by Frith photos.
West Sussex Photographic Memories
Graffham is known in the area for its long, winding main street. To the south of the village lies some of the most spectacular downland in Sussex - a popular haunt of walkers and outdoor enthusiasts. Note the pram in the front garden, and the picturesque stone cottages. The bus stop on the left is a reminder of the urgent need for public transport... [more]
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Villages of Sussex Photographic Memories
Graffham is a wooded hillside village under the Downs. Pescod's Stores has a Hovis sign on a painted wall.
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Villages of Sussex Pocket Album
Located in a remote region north of Petworth, the village was originally formed in a clearing in the woods. The local wealden clay district is remarkable for large oak trees. In the iron industry era there were smelting furnaces and forges here; Sussex marble was also dug in the area. Holy Trinity church is shown here, with turret, clock and spire and a Horsham stone roof.... [more]
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