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Pyecombe, East Sussex
Pyecombe maps
Historic maps of Pyecombe and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Pyecombe maps
Historic map of Pyecombe
Illustrated Victorian map of East Sussex
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Pyecombe books
Displaying 3 of 14 books about Pyecombe and the local area. View all Pyecombe 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 Pyecombe
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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
East Sussex memories
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
Hassocks Primary School in the 1950s
I was at the school from 1948 until 1955, at which point the 11+ sent me to Hove County Grammar. Starting in 1948 in Miss Wood's class I ended with two years in the top class with Miss Nichols. In between I was taught by Miss Lamper, Mr Kilby, Mr Bennett and Miss Bolter. Mrs Lake was headmistress.... [more]
Shared on 13 November 2007
I lived in Keymer from birth (1950) to 1954 then from 1966-1974. I lived in my early years at the "Old Thatch", Lodge Lane. My aunt and uncle, plus cousins, lived at the cottages to the north of us, formerly the local workhouse, then moved further down Lodge Lane to the large Victorian houses near the fire station, my uncle was... [more]
Shared on 26 October 2008
Extracts From Pyecombe & East Sussex books
Displaying a selection of extracts from Frith books about Pyecombe, inspired by Frith photos.
West Sussex Photographic Memories
The village of Pyecombe lies close to a long railway tunnel which passengers on the London to Brighton line will know well. The Clayton Railway Tunnel was the scene of a tragic rail disaster involving three trains in 1861. 23 people were killed and 175 injured. The church at Pyecombe contains a rare lead font.
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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