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Chichester, The Market Cross 1890
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With a plan based on its Roman predecessor, Noviomagus, this fine walled city is divided into quarters by North, South, East and West Streets, which all meet at the splendid Market Cross in the centre of the town. The south-west section is dominated by the Norman cathedral, established here after 1072, when the Bishopric was moved here from Selsey. Bishop Storey built this superb Cross in 1501, on market land bought from the mayor and burgesses for £10, specifically so that 'the poore peple shall here after stand or sell eny Chafer (goods) Within the said Crosse' free of market tolls.

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A Selection of Memories from Chichester

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Chichester Bell Tower
Does anyone exactly remember a new bell or bells being winched in by a very large crane into the tower. My memory as an 9 year old standing outside Morants watching with Dad ( Vicar of Oving then) and younger brother, was it early 1966?.We knew Sam Vigar, who was the cathedral Head of Maintanance, he was running about, (no hard hats then) controlling the situation. It was quite an event as South Today TV ...see more
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School In Chichester

I attended school in Chichester at St. John's school on East street. I went there from 1947 until 1951. I have many fond memories of my days there; great teachers, my first girlfriend Lesley and the bus ride home to Emsworth.
Chichester, Royal West Sussex Hospital c1965
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Momories Of The Festival Theatre
I remember the Chichester Festival Theatre opening in 1962. I went to see several plays there over the years. One I remember well was The Royal Hunt of the Sun. Later, in the early 70s I worked there for 2 years first running the bookstall and later as an usherette. I met many stars including Tony Robinson who played in a Christmas production, Follow the Star and Diana Dors who appeared in Oedipus with Keith Michelle who was the theatre director at that time.
Chichester, Festival Theatre c1965
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Matron's Secretary
My late mother Isabelle Grainger (1925-2010) worked at the Royal West Sussex Hospital during the late 1940s early 1950s as secretary to the Matron Miss E.S. Parkinson (later Mrs Buckwell). Whilst working at the hospital my mother met a wonderful friend Brenda Arnell who had trained as an SRN at the hospital. Ms Arnell was later to become my godmother. Sue Tanner
Chichester, Royal West Sussex Hospital c1965
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