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Poynings, East Sussex
Poynings maps
Historic maps of Poynings and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Poynings maps
Historic map of Poynings
Illustrated Victorian map of East Sussex
Historic Map of any Poynings postcode
Poynings books
Displaying 3 of 14 books about Poynings and the local area. View all Poynings books
Sussex County Memories
Paperback
£15
Hastings and Bexhill Photographic Memories
Paperback
£13
East Grinstead Photographic Memories
Paperback
£13
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Memories of Poynings
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As a child I lived in the cottages opposite the Post Office, we moved when I was around 9 years old and the houses were later pulled down. My memories of living there were very happy and I remember every year standing out front watching the Old Crocs go by. I now live in Hove and work in Crawley so drive... [more]
Shared on 11 May 2009
My parents, Alan & Jennifer Ross, moved to Clayton in 1954 when I was one year old and lived there for the next twenty five years. For most of that period Jack & Jill were owned by Henry Longhurst, a celebrated golf journalist of his time and, since my father was writing about cricket in those days, they knew each... [more]
Shared on 05 December 2007
My memory is of going to my granny and grandad Fish, it was a big family of them, I know I have an aunt still there called Valerie Newman (I think) and my aunt Rosemary who had 3 daughters. I would love it if anyone knows them or knew my dad, Richard John Fish. Do get in touch with me as... [more]
Shared on 12 April 2008
Fond childhood memories of Hurstpierpoint.
In 1964 my family, BOAKES, moved to Hurstpierpoint and opened a jewellers shop at 54 High Street. We lived above the shop premises, myself Susan Boakes, my parents, Gordon & Irene Boakes and my younger brother, Stephen Boakes. My grandmother Ellen Suckling also lived with us. We lived there until the sudden death of my father on 23rd November 1967. The... [more]
Shared on 07 October 2006
Extracts From Poynings & East Sussex books
Displaying a selection of extracts from Frith books about Poynings, inspired by Frith photos.
West Sussex Photographic Memories
Poynings is pronounced Punnings locally; the name comes from a family who held the manor here during the Middle Ages. Note the signs for Lyons Cakes outside Stephens' Stores. Nearby is the famous Devil's Dyke, a famous beauty spot and viewpoint where the views stretch for miles in all directions.
This is an extract from West Sussex Photographic Memories.
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Brighton and Hove Photographic Memories
Courtenay Terrace is the only group of houses which had gardens backing onto the beach. The built-up prom today extends westwards past the houses, but miraculously they and their gardens survive.
This is an extract from Brighton and Hove Photographic Memories.
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Brighton and Hove Photographic Memories
A fascinating view across the Steine showing Marlborough House, Steine House and Blenheim House. All three buildings are still standing. The mag- nificent fountain was built in 1846 for Queen Victoria's 27th birthday.
This is an extract from Brighton and Hove Photographic Memories.
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