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South Road became so dominant that it altered the character and subsequent development of other areas within the town such as Commercial Square, Boltro Road, and the Broadway.

Further down the road are Johnson and Smith's Staines Ironworks; such local foundries were not uncommon in larger towns at this period.

The Downs Link, a long distance footpath, passes through the village on the route of the Horsham to Guildford railway line.

The Apex stands in the fork of the junction between the High Street and Church Street, both of which lead down to old landing stages on the Great Ouse. Today, little has changed.

There was a lodge down in the village, and the estate of about 14 acres was laid out with attractive gardens and woods.

The nave of St Mary's acted as the parish church for the town, while the large chancel was used by a secular College of Canons, responsible to the King, whose duty was to pray for members of the

Horse-drawn ambulances, taxi cabs, flat wagons, and even a horse bus were used to convey the patients down to the new Royal Infirmary on Oxford Road.

The first is down Market Street. The Baptist church was built early in the19th century; it was attached to a farmhouse, the tile-hung building to the right.

The Symes family still run Chideock Post Office Stores further down the street.

It was still running in its original state until it closed down in 1999 - a unique piece of living history was lost!

We can see the Church Street Road Bridge to the left, and the land upon which the church is built slopes down quite steeply to the river.

Further down on the right is another Debenhams store selling perfume.

Although pig iron was being produced in the area in the late 18th century, it was the setting up of the Tredegar Iron Works in 1800 that gave the town prosperity, growth and its name.

The Eastham Gardens, down by the ferry, were very popular, and over the years attracted thousands of visitors.

James Murgatroyd was the architect, and it was he who was invited back in April 1892 to oversee the taking down of the portico entrance and the bringing out of the front of the building to the pavement

Further down was William W Ray, a confectioner and tobacconist; he offered afternoon teas, and was an agent for Daren Bread.

Down a tiny lane off the main street, we find the charming 19th-century church of St Gregory.

It changed the look of the town. Ormond House, on the corner of the new road, now had its garden view dominated by a huge engine shed, and the price of the house fell accordingly.

He modernised the large kitchen and closed down a wing, and in his time many important guests were invited, including Harold Macmillan.

Ditchling Beacon is a famous vantagepoint 813 feet up on the Downs with panoramic views. There are dewponds alongside the road by the Beacon.

The stone building seen partway down Fleet Street on the left is the Sir Daniel Arms, named in honour of Sir Daniel Gooch. In later years it was renamed the Sportsman.

Parts of the church date from the 1400s, and the three bells are said to have come from the abbey after it was pulled down.

Parts of the church date from the 1400s, and the three bells are said to have come from the Abbey after it was pulled down.

It was taken down in 1793, and a new Exchange was started in 1806. By 1849 there had been two extensions added, along with a post office and news room.