Compton, The Coach And Horses c.1955
Photo ref: C421018
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Photo ref: C421018
Photo of Compton, The Coach And Horses c.1955

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An old coaching inn on the Emsworth to Harting road, which sold Henty and Constable's ales at the time of the photograph. The Inn is still trading. The scene today is little changed.

An extract from Villages of Sussex Photographic Memories.

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A Selection of Memories from Compton

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I was evacuated to Compton, West Sussex, in September 1939. My brother Geff, was with me at the Manor house. Also there were the Gregory brothers; their mother had volunteed to help, and looked after us. The Manor was owned by the Langdale sisters. When we arrived at the village hall, we had to wait to be selected. The Vicar, acting for the Langdales, chose us - how lucky we were. Such a wonderful time in our life. ...see more