Winchelsea, Strand Gate And Ellen Terry's Cottage 1906
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Photo of Winchelsea, Strand Gate And Ellen Terry's Cottage 1906

More about this scene

This was Winchelsea's north east gate and lay by the banks of the River Brede (hence the name). It dates from the early fourteenth century. Winchelsea was laid out as a 'new town' in 1288 on a gridiron pattern with 39 blocks. The town never really grew and today it covers only 12 of the original blocks.

A Selection of Memories from Winchelsea

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Winchelsea

Sparked a Memory for you?

If this has sparked a memory, why not share it here?

When I was born in 1949, my family were living in the above referenced house. Does anyone have any history on these houses, and perhaps who now owns 1?
I lived at Winchelsea Beach and attended Winchelsea school which was behind the Church.This was from 1925 to 1930 when my family moved to Eastbourne as a result of the 1928 disaster when the sea breached the shingle and flooded the whole area.The names of the streets were not known to me at that age but I do remember the scenes in these pictures. Bill Winchester. Now 94.
We used these steps up to Primary School and back twice a day 1955-1961. We lived at the bottom of the Strand Hill where my Mother still lives today. I still use the steps when I am there. I adore being in Winchelsea and truly hope to live there again one day. Unfortunately the Well does not look so beautiful these days but it still brings back many good memories for me. Beautiful Historic Winchelsea