Winchelsea, Church Of St Thomas The Martyr 1894
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More about this scene
This is a magnificent view of the semi-ruinous church of St Thomas, designed to be a big proud church, but probably never finished. Nothing much has changed since this picture was taken a century ago - an echo of Celia Fiennes writing in 1697 'grass grows now where Winchelsea was, as was once said of Troy'.
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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
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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
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