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Chichester Collection

Background imageChichester Collection: Summers day scene of cricket in Priory Park, Chichester

Summers day scene of cricket in Priory Park, Chichester
Charity cricket match, 12 August 1956. Spectators sat on the banks of the city wall viewing the game. Chichester Cathedral spire visible in the background Chichester Photographic Collection West

Background imageChichester Collection: Chichester Dairies lorries

Chichester Dairies lorries
Three lorries lined up in Chichester Dairies yard, 24 August 1962 Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 1393/5

Background imageChichester Collection: Engraving of Chichester Cathedral, 1881

Engraving of Chichester Cathedral, 1881
Engraving of Chichester Cathedral From North-East bys Read Fuller Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: F-PD 157/3

Background imageChichester Collection: Chichester Cattle Market, c1962

Chichester Cattle Market, c1962
Cow auction at Chichester Cattle Market Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 0445/9

Background imageChichester Collection: Canal at Chichester. date unknown

Canal at Chichester. date unknown
Canal south of Chichester, just below Basin. Looking north, cathedral spire in distance. People fishing on bank. 6.4 x 8.5" Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: PH 131

Background imageChichester Collection: Southdown Bus with traffic and passers-by

Southdown Bus with traffic and passers-by
Street scene in Chichester, 1955 Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 0351/3

Background imageChichester Collection: Advertising Santas Grotto

Advertising Santas Grotto
Father Christmas and guests in a 1920s car on Chichesters West Street (outside the main Post Office). Advertising the grotto at Morants Department Store

Background imageChichester Collection: Traffic control experiment, The Cross, 12 August 1955

Traffic control experiment, The Cross, 12 August 1955
Watched by County Surveyor, City Surveyor and Chairman of the Citys Highways Committee, cars pass on either side of the Cross in an attempt to test the likely effect of traffic lights

Background imageChichester Collection: County Hall extension in progress, 1974

County Hall extension in progress, 1974
Northleigh extension in progress, West Sussex County Council, Chichester. Also shown is Chichester Library in Tower Street with Chichester Cathedral and Bell Tower in the background

Background imageChichester Collection: Chichester Festival Theatre Auditorium

Chichester Festival Theatre Auditorium
View of the auditorium whilst under construction, 25th April 1962. Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 1207/10

Background imageChichester Collection: 1920s fancy dress party

1920s fancy dress party
Party goers posing for the camera, 16 March 1962 Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 1107/6

Background imageChichester Collection: Russian Navy cadets in Chichester. c1962

Russian Navy cadets in Chichester. c1962
Group of uniformed cadets standing outside a shop in South Street. Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 0379/2

Background imageChichester Collection: A horse at the Sussex County Show at Chichester june 1933

A horse at the Sussex County Show at Chichester june 1933
A man walking a horse around a track at a show with a crowd behind at a show in chichester. Photograph by George Garland. Garland collection. West Sussex Record Office Ref No. N 7404

Background imageChichester Collection: Elderly nurse walking down a country lane past a crossroad sign, c1930

Elderly nurse walking down a country lane past a crossroad sign, c1930
Elderly nurse walking down a country lane past a crossroad, c1930 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N3115

Background imageChichester Collection: Two Bridesmaids

Two Bridesmaids
Bridesmaids at wedding, South Bank, Chichester. 22nd Feb 1962. Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 1085/4

Background imageChichester Collection: Festival Theatre Visited whilst Under Construction

Festival Theatre Visited whilst Under Construction
Miss Muriel Smith visits the site of Chichester Festival Theatre whilst under construction. Also present is the Mayor, Leslie Evershed-Martin and others

Background imageChichester Collection: Festival Theatre Visit

Festival Theatre Visit
Miss Muriel Smith visits the site of Chichester Festival Theatre whilst under construction. Also present is the Mayor, Leslie Evershed-Martin and others

Background imageChichester Collection: Huntsmen and Hounds in front of Goodwood House

Huntsmen and Hounds in front of Goodwood House
Storrington Beagles Meet, c1930 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N4101

Background imageChichester Collection: Cricket team group photograph

Cricket team group photograph
Charity cricket match in Priory Park, Chichester, 12 August 1956 Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 0652/6

Background imageChichester Collection: Charity Cricket Match, 12 August 1956

Charity Cricket Match, 12 August 1956
Cricketers walking on to the pitch at the start of the match in Priory Park, Chichester Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 0652/3

Background imageChichester Collection: Baking bread the traditional way

Baking bread the traditional way
The baker removing a loaf of bread from a traditional bread oven, 28 July 1963 Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 1877/6

Background imageChichester Collection: A float at Chichester Gala, 2 July 1963

A float at Chichester Gala, 2 July 1963
Roadworks float ready for the Gala Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 1842/19

Background imageChichester Collection: Scout leaders, 5th Chichester (St George s) Scout Group

Scout leaders, 5th Chichester (St George s) Scout Group
Group of scout leaders posing outside the scout hut, 30 January 1962 Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 1296/10

Background imageChichester Collection: Sussex County Show at Chichester, 21 June 1933

Sussex County Show at Chichester, 21 June 1933
George Garland Collection, West Sussex Record Office, Ref No: Garland N7390

Background imageChichester Collection: Festival Theatre (Chichester) Winter Closing Ceremony

Festival Theatre (Chichester) Winter Closing Ceremony
People dress smartly for the winter closing ceremony, 8th Sept 1962. Guests include Sir Laurence Olivier Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 1401/2

Background imageChichester Collection: Festival Theatre Sunday, Chichester Cathedral

Festival Theatre Sunday, Chichester Cathedral
Men and women dress smartly for the service, 3rd June 1962. Guests include the actress Joan Plowright Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 1261/2

Background imageChichester Collection: Theatre Visit

Theatre Visit
Miss Muriel Smith Visits Chichester Festival Theatre with the Mayor and Leslie Evershed-Martin, 16th Feb 1962 Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 1067/2

Background imageChichester Collection: Plough Sunday Procession

Plough Sunday Procession
Young Farmers in procession from West Street to Chichester Cathedral, 13th January 1962. Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 1032/1

Background imageChichester Collection: Chichester Festival Theatre Under Construction

Chichester Festival Theatre Under Construction
Roof rod ties on the cantilever roof at Chichester Festival theatre, 10th January 1962. Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 1028/1

Background imageChichester Collection: The Construction of Chichester Festival Theatre

The Construction of Chichester Festival Theatre
Sir Laurence Olivier giving a speach at the roof topping ceremony at the Festival Theatre, 23th November 1961. Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 916/8

Background imageChichester Collection: Chichester Festival Theatre Roof Topping Ceremony

Chichester Festival Theatre Roof Topping Ceremony
Sir Laurence Olivier with workmen at the roof topping ceremony at the Festival Theatre, 23th November 1961. Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 916/5

Background imageChichester Collection: Construction of Chichester Festival Theatre Roof

Construction of Chichester Festival Theatre Roof
Installation of steel frames carried out by builders R. Smith (Horley) Ltd. 17th November 1961 Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 0915/8

Background imageChichester Collection: Chichester Festival Theatre Roof Construction

Chichester Festival Theatre Roof Construction
Installation of steel frames carried out by builders R. Smith (Horley) Ltd. 17th November 1961 Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 0915/5

Background imageChichester Collection: Chichester Festival Theatre Steel Frames

Chichester Festival Theatre Steel Frames
Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office RefNo: CPS 0915/3 R Smith (Horley) Ltd. Festival Theatre steel frames. 17th November 1961

Background imageChichester Collection: Bride and Groom outside church with snow falling

Bride and Groom outside church with snow falling
Wedding couple standing on steps of St Richards R C Church, Chichester, about to get into wedding car, 3 Mar 1962 Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 1094/17

Background imageChichester Collection: A float at Chichester Gala, 2 July 1963

A float at Chichester Gala, 2 July 1963
Transport float ready for the Gala Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 1842/14

Background imageChichester Collection: Dedication to the Royal British Legions new standard

Dedication to the Royal British Legions new standard
Standard bearers waiting to board a Southdowns bus, 19 June 1962 Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 1277/3



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