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Pyecombe photos

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Pyecombe maps

Historic maps of Pyecombe and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis.   View all Pyecombe maps

Pyecombe map

Historic map of Pyecombe

East Sussex map

Illustrated Victorian map of East Sussex

Pyecombe map

Historic Map of any Pyecombe postcode

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Pyecombe books

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Sussex County Memories
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Hastings and Bexhill Photographic Memories
Paperback
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East Grinstead Photographic Memories
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Pyecombe books
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Memories of Pyecombe

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Wayfield Cottages

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 by Jennifer Watson.

East Sussex memories

Memory of Clayton

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 by Jonathan Ross.

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 by William Lovell.

Keymer in the 1960's & 70's

I lived in Keymer from birth (1958) to 1975 and remember the Collins Electrical shop mentioned by Pauline. I have very fond memories of a happy carefree childhood living in the village. We lived in Church Mead and I remember attending a pre-school playgroup in the church hall run by a Miss Andrews. Like Pauline, I too got married in Keymer... [more]

Shared on 18 November 2009 by Robert Bishopp.

Keymer

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 by John England.

1861 - 1891 Hilgay, Keymer Road

Clearly not my memories! My ancestors, Frederick and Charlotte CHAMPION and their nine children lived at Hilgay, Keymer Road, Keymer which I read is now a Nursing Home. Frederick Shepherd CHAMPION was a Solicitor. He is my first cousin four times removed.

Are there any decendants of Frederick CHAMPION still in Keymer? Any Champions at all?... [more]

Shared on 17 February 2008 by Lin Penny.

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 by Sue Witherden.

how has Patcham changed?

I was born in Wilmington Way Patcham in 1938. I remember it to be high up on the South Downs.
Has anyone posted up to date pictures of Patcham on the net, please.  I left in about 1942, and would like to know what it looks like now.

Shared on 15 April 2007 by Diana Smallbone.

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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