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Married in Rodmell

I was born in Rodmell on 25th November 1964 at Mill Furlong. I continued to live there until my father built Abergavenny House. I eventually married the son of the Pearce family who bought Mill furlong from my father Terry Denyer. I continued to live at Abergavenny House until I married Steve Pearce in 1986. I have lots of memories of Rodmell but I am sure my brothers and sister have more.

A memory of Rodmell contributed by Liz Pearce

Growing up at Coombe Place

Offham, Coombe Place 1898

My family and I moved to a bungalow at Coombe Place in 1960. My father, Walter Motley, took up the post of farm manager on this 100 acre dairy farm with a herd of Jersey cattle. Coombe Place is set on the side of the South Downs with views across the Weald of Sussex. It was a truly magical place to grow up with a 50 acre beech wood to explore and make camps in, numerous old farm buildings with lofts and secret hideaways to explore and the 'big house' garden with its treehouse, croquet lawn and tennis court which the owners, Mr and Mrs Richard Cannon, let us use when they were away on their extended holidays abroad. The 'big ...read more here
A memory of Offham contributed by susan walton

Coombe Place

Offham, Coombe Place 1898

I was born in this lovely house in1970. My parents worked here for Mr. Cannon from 1960 until 1983. We then moved to Italy, my parents home country. I have many sweet memories but unfortunately I have lost all contacts, maybe because when we went to Italy I was only 13.All I know is that the Cannons died many years ago and the house was sold.I hope to go back for a visit soon, to show my children where I grew up...very happily!
A memory of Offham contributed by laura novello

Shops on Warran Way

Woodingdean, Warran Way c1960

The shops were built in 1959/60 and the Steele family took possession of the first 2 shops as soon as they were finished. The shop, on the corner of Falmer and Warran, opened as a hairdressers and was managed by my then fiance Lesley, the adjoining shop opened as a laundrette, run by Lesley's mother. The family lived in the maisonette above the shops and I have many happy memories of that era.
A memory of Woodingdean contributed by Geoff Cann

Extracts From Kingston Near Lewes & East Sussex books

Hove, the Lawns 1921

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.
An extract from from"Brighton and Hove Photographic Memories".

Brighton, The Steine c1880

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.
An extract from from"Brighton and Hove Photographic Memories".

Brighton, The Steine c1880

Another fine shot of the tramway construction in the Steine, looking directly to where photo- graph No B2085002 was taken. The extensive network was completed in 1904, and trams ran until just before the Second World War.
An extract from from"Brighton and Hove Photographic Memories".

Brighton, Lewes Road c1880

Tramway construction is going on at the junction of Lewes Road and Elm Grove. The tracks curv- ing away to the right ter- minated by the race- course. The view has changed greatly today.
An extract from from"Brighton and Hove Photographic Memories".

Rottingdean, the Village c1965

This view shows Rottingdean pond. It was once popular with downland shepherds, but it dried up in 1976 and is now pumped from the well.
An extract from from"Brighton and Hove Photographic Memories".