Henfield, High Street c.1955
Photo ref:
H313015
Photo ref:
H313015
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The High Street is part of the old London to Brighton route through Henfield, which lies to the east of the River Adur on a belt of Wealden clay behind the South Downs. On its eastern side is the George Inn, an old posting inn where post chaises and saddle horses could be hired in c1800.
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A Selection of Memories from Henfield
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My ancestral relatives are listed in the 1881 Census as the proprietors of "The High Street George Inn" in Henfield. Walter W Welling (aged 50) and his wife Sarah Ann Welling (nee Smoker and aged 52) were both licensed victuallers and were obviously running a "family" business! Living with them (all Wellings) were 7 children: Louis H (7 - scholar), Emma K (11 - scholar), ...see more
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