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Background imageEditor's Picks: On the sand dunes, Littlehampton, 1920s

On the sand dunes, Littlehampton, 1920s
Three young women taking tea George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N69

Background imageEditor's Picks: Skating on the sea, Pagham Harbour, 16 Jan 1963

Skating on the sea, Pagham Harbour, 16 Jan 1963
Man ice skating on the frozen sea with dog looking on Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 1599/1

Background imageEditor's Picks: Silver Jubilee Programme for Ferring, 1935

Silver Jubilee Programme for Ferring, 1935
Poster detailing programme of entertainments celebrating King George Vs reign in the parish of Ferring, West Sussex Miscellaneous Papers Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: MP 5732

Background imageEditor's Picks: Bosham at high tide, 1903

Bosham at high tide, 1903
With the tide right up against the buildings, a woman can be seen doing her laundry John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26114/31

Background imageEditor's Picks: A modified auxiliary fuel tank being filled with beer, Bognor Regis, 1944

A modified auxiliary fuel tank being filled with beer, Bognor Regis, 1944
A Norwegian fighter pilot, sat on the wing of his Spitfire, looks on. A technician is writing Joy Juice xxx on the fuel tank

Background imageEditor's Picks: View of the Amberley Castle ruins, West Sussex

View of the Amberley Castle ruins, West Sussex David Johnston Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Slides-10115-2330

Background imageEditor's Picks: Shepherd wearing a smock with his dog and sheep, January 1925

Shepherd wearing a smock with his dog and sheep, January 1925 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N873

Background imageEditor's Picks: Fitting lamb-skin to motherless lamb by a shepherd, April 1934

Fitting lamb-skin to motherless lamb by a shepherd, April 1934
Fitting lamb-skin to motherless lamb by a shepherd in Angmering, April 1934 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N8976

Background imageEditor's Picks: Wisborough Green Fruit Trees - about 1942

Wisborough Green Fruit Trees - about 1942
Orchard in full blossom. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N21569

Background imageEditor's Picks: Daffodils in the Pleasure Grounds - April 1939

Daffodils in the Pleasure Grounds - April 1939
Woodland setting for mother and child amongst a carpet of daffodils. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N18015

Background imageEditor's Picks: Floods at Kirdford - January 1939

Floods at Kirdford - January 1939
Three children standing in a flooded road watching a man on a BSA motorbike riding through the water. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No. Garland N17781

Background imageEditor's Picks: Old Mill at Sidlesham, surrounded by floods. 1910

Old Mill at Sidlesham, surrounded by floods. 1910
Photographic Collection, West Sussex Record Office, Ref. PH 15862

Background imageEditor's Picks: Floods at Pulborough, December 1934

Floods at Pulborough, December 1934
Southdowns bus travelling to Brighton through floods Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N10573

Background imageEditor's Picks: Cottage in Coultershaw marooned by flood waters, February 1957

Cottage in Coultershaw marooned by flood waters, February 1957. Photo appeared in SWN and Midhurst Times on 8 Feb 1957. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N47849

Background imageEditor's Picks: Flooded landscape at Pulborough, c1930

Flooded landscape at Pulborough, c1930
George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N4098

Background imageEditor's Picks: Petworth Jail - c1860

Petworth Jail - c1860
Copy of an old print of the notorious Petworth House of Correction, as seen from the Tillington Road on which is seen a horse and carriage and several pedestrians

Background imageEditor's Picks: Lady Bellringers at Petworth Parish Church - 4 August 1946

Lady Bellringers at Petworth Parish Church - 4 August 1946
Three ladies holding their bell ropes, ready to start ringing George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N26809

Background imageEditor's Picks: Lithograph of The Cross, Chichester, 1834

Lithograph of The Cross, Chichester, 1834
The Market Cross, Chichester, from the north-east, drawn on stone by T M Baynes from an original drawing by Owen B Carter, Architect Fuller Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: F-PD 215

Background imageEditor's Picks: Sgt Babbage lighting a cigarette, Bognor, 26 Aug 1940

Sgt Babbage lighting a cigarette, Bognor, 26 Aug 1940
On the beach at Bognor Regis close to the pier, the rescued pilot is accompanied by policemen and soldiers. Sgt Cyril Babbage belonged to 602 City of Glasgow Squadron, based at Westhampnett

Background imageEditor's Picks: Aveling & Porter Steam geared locomotive on the Amberley Quarry Railway 1940

Aveling & Porter Steam geared locomotive on the Amberley Quarry Railway 1940
Aveling & Porter geared locomtoive in the exchange sidings. This machine was capable of being used as a stationary engine to drive other machinery by way of flat belts

Background imageEditor's Picks: Cowfold tithe map, 1840

Cowfold tithe map, 1840
By William Duncum, Reading, Berks. 26.6 in. to 1 m. 104 × 92 Tithe Award Map Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: TD/W154

Background imageEditor's Picks: Royal Army Ordnance Corps - June 1944

Royal Army Ordnance Corps - June 1944
Group shot of officers and men. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N23293

Background imageEditor's Picks: Beach at Aldwick, 1890

Beach at Aldwick, 1890. Photographer W. P. Marsh. Photographic Collection, West Sussex Record Office, Ref. PH 3967

Background imageEditor's Picks: Midhurst: cottages on Knockhundred Row, 1902

Midhurst: cottages on Knockhundred Row, 1902
The cottages are now home to Midhursts public library John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26114/52

Background imageEditor's Picks: Hardham Priory

Hardham Priory
Priory of St Cross an Augustinian monastery. A sepia picture of the ruins of the priory c1892. Hordern Collection General Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No PH5500

Background imageEditor's Picks: Shepherd and sheep at feeding time, Byworth, October 1933

Shepherd and sheep at feeding time, Byworth, October 1933 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N8013

Background imageEditor's Picks: Plaistow, 1909

Plaistow, 1909
View of the village from the road looking towards the church with horse and cart on left Photographic Collection, West Sussex Record Office, Ref. PH 26116/56

Background imageEditor's Picks: Sea View Estate, Southwick

Sea View Estate, Southwick
Aerial photograph showing the construction of the Sea View Estate [Albion Street], Southwick. Taken between the 1912 OS map and the 1932 revision (Sheet LXV/11)

Background imageEditor's Picks: Cider press at Hillgrove, Sussex

Cider press at Hillgrove, Sussex
Two men with a cider press at Hillgrove, Sussex November 1933 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N8161

Background imageEditor's Picks: Lambs in Snow at Soanes Farm, Petworth, 1932

Lambs in Snow at Soanes Farm, Petworth, 1932
Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N5530

Background imageEditor's Picks: Midhurst: West Street, 1903

Midhurst: West Street, 1903
John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26114/49

Background imageEditor's Picks: Chithurst Tithe Map, c.1840

Chithurst Tithe Map, c.1840
No date, but Tithe Award dated 1840. By Frederick & Henry E. Drayson. 26.6 in. to 1 m. Original map size 83in. × 36in. Tithe Award Map Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: TD/W31

Background imageEditor's Picks: East Grinstead: High Street, 1906

East Grinstead: High Street, 1906
The High Street at East Grinstead with steps going up to some shops. Photographer: John HB Fletcher. John Fletcher Collection (Photographer): "Wanderings in Sussex"

Background imageEditor's Picks: Bathing Machines, Worthing

Bathing Machines, Worthing
Bathing machines, beach and pier, Worthing. View looking east across the shingle beach towards the pier, c1893. Walter Gardiner Photography Collection PP/WSL/WGP001184

Background imageEditor's Picks: Certificate awarded to Mr T E Pescott at Olympia, 1935

Certificate awarded to Mr T E Pescott at Olympia, 1935
The large certificate has a multi-coloured border. National Dairy and Ice Cream Convention. Patron: Rt Hon The Earl of Harewood, KG, DSO. Exhibition at Olympia, 1935

Background imageEditor's Picks: Eartham tithe map, 1840

Eartham tithe map, 1840
Enlarged from the Inclosure Map made in 1813. Revised and corrected to the present time for the Commutation of the Tithes of the Parish of Eartham. By J. Butler, Chichester. 13.3 in. to 1m

Background imageEditor's Picks: Female racing driver prepares for race

Female racing driver prepares for race
Goodwood motor circuit, 28 May 1955 Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 0285/4

Background imageEditor's Picks: Cars lined up at the start of a race at Goodwood motor circuit

Cars lined up at the start of a race at Goodwood motor circuit
Starting line of a race at the meeting on 28 May 1955 Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 0285/6

Background imageEditor's Picks: Beach Looking East, Worthing

Beach Looking East, Worthing
A crowded beach at Worthing, to the east of the pier. Shows crowds on the beach, with barely any space left. The Dome Cinema is in the background

Background imageEditor's Picks: The Pier, Worthing, 1920s

The Pier, Worthing, 1920s
Looking southwards towards pier head Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: PH 1184

Background imageEditor's Picks: Comic Postcard: Mixed bathing at Bognor

Comic Postcard: Mixed bathing at Bognor
Colour drawing depicting a beach scene at Bognor Regis with a variety of bathers in the sea. The sender has written in family names against some of the characters

Background imageEditor's Picks: Blacksmith at White Hart, Petworth - July 1939

Blacksmith at White Hart, Petworth - July 1939
Horse and handler with blacksmith filing front hoof. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N18447

Background imageEditor's Picks: Derailment at West Hythe on RHDR c.1927

Derailment at West Hythe on RHDR c.1927
No.7 "Typhoon" lies on its side near the Prince of Wales Bridge at West Hythe following a collision with a tractor on the level crossing 1947 Ronald Shephard Collection West Sussex Record

Background imageEditor's Picks: Map of the Manor of Middleton, 1606

Map of the Manor of Middleton, 1606
Map of the Manor of Middleton, surveyed by John Norden, showing land in the south-west of the Parish of Middleton, including buildings such as St Nicholas Church that are now under the sea Additional

Background imageEditor's Picks: Blackmoor Station - Lynton & Barnstaple Railway c. 1932

Blackmoor Station - Lynton & Barnstaple Railway c. 1932
Blackmoor Station - view of down train in the other platform Ronald Shephard Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Shephard 1/34/4

Background imageEditor's Picks: Lynton Station on the Lynton and Barnstaple Railway c. 1932

Lynton Station on the Lynton and Barnstaple Railway c. 1932
View of Lynton station and goods shed following the extension to the station building Ronald Shephard Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Shephard 1/38/3

Background imageEditor's Picks: Chidham Tithe Map, 1846

Chidham Tithe Map, 1846
By E. Fuller, Chichester. 13.3 in. to 1m. Original map size 54in. × 37in. Tithe Award Map Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: TD/W30

Background imageEditor's Picks: St Mary the Virgin, Willingdon

St Mary the Virgin, Willingdon
Coloured post card of church, bell tower and churchyard. Square tower with clock and small spire. Hordern Collection General Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No PH6130

Background imageEditor's Picks: The placid waters of Dell Quay, Chichester Harbour

The placid waters of Dell Quay, Chichester Harbour David Johnston Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Slides-10115-1623

Background imageEditor's Picks: The mill at Sidlesham, 1900

The mill at Sidlesham, 1900
A front view of the mill John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No: PH 26114/9

Background imageEditor's Picks: Certificate awarded to Mr T E Pescott at Olympia, 1935

Certificate awarded to Mr T E Pescott at Olympia, 1935
The large certificate has a multi-coloured border. National Dairy and Ice Cream Convention. Patron: Rt Hon The Earl of Harewood, KG, DSO. Exhibition at Olympia, 1935

Background imageEditor's Picks: Railway poster, c1908

Railway poster, c1908
Poster used to promote the Selsey Tram which ran from Chichester to Selsey from 1897 to 1935 Additional Manuscript Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Add Mss 13773

Background imageEditor's Picks: Group of swimmers on Bognor beach, August 1920

Group of swimmers on Bognor beach, August 1920
Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No: PH 25961/1

Background imageEditor's Picks: Wiggonholt cum Greatham Church, Wiggonholt

Wiggonholt cum Greatham Church, Wiggonholt
Sepia print of picturesque village church c1892. Lady standing at lych gate. Church has covered porch with opensides and lower stone wall and square tower

Background imageEditor's Picks: Duncton tithe map, 1837

Duncton tithe map, 1837
The boundaries are principally copied from The Earl of Egremont's Manorial Maps, executed by Crow, and revised and corrected under the direction of William Knight. 16 in. to 1m

Background imageEditor's Picks: Hallelujah Corner, Fittleworth - 11 April 1945

Hallelujah Corner, Fittleworth - 11 April 1945
View showing Fittleworth cottages which were the old White Horse Inn. Signpost now showing directions. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N24590

Background imageEditor's Picks: Dorset Horn Lambs, Langdale - 1945

Dorset Horn Lambs, Langdale - 1945
Group of four young lambs playing on a bale of hay George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N25700

Background imageEditor's Picks: Long Platt, Nutbourne – November 1946

Long Platt, Nutbourne – November 1946
External view of a white walled house with a thatched roof George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N27412

Background imageEditor's Picks: Map of Chichester within the City Walls, 1812

Map of Chichester within the City Walls, 1812
Plan of the city of Chichester from an actual survey taken April 1812 by George Loader, Surveyor Printed Maps Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: PM 154

Background imageEditor's Picks: Art class, 1962

Art class, 1962
An art class in Chichester, 24 Aug 1962. Chichester Photographic Collection, West Sussex Record Office, Ref. CPS 1383/4

Background imageEditor's Picks: A view of Bosham Harbour and its buildings, 18 May 1891

A view of Bosham Harbour and its buildings, 18 May 1891
Shows Holy Trinity Church in the background and people around the stone bridge. Boats drawn up on the shore (low tide). People on shore and fishing nets have been hung out to dry

Background imageEditor's Picks: Giant Bean – September 1941

Giant Bean – September 1941
Gardener proudly displays his giant bean alongside a tape measure – it almost reaches 20” long. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N20929

Background imageEditor's Picks: Findon Fair, view of the long furlong near Findon, 14 September 1935

Findon Fair, view of the long furlong near Findon, 14 September 1935
The sheep are being driven from Angmering over the Downs to Findon Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N12007

Background imageEditor's Picks: Engraving of Chichester Cathedral, 1881

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

Background imageEditor's Picks: Street Plan of Worthing c1830

Street Plan of Worthing c1830
Shows Warwick House and gardens, Wortley House, Marine Library, Sea House Hotel, and New Town (built c1820s on what is now Clifton Road)

Background imageEditor's Picks: Comic postcard: How we are enjoying ourselves at Bognor

Comic postcard: How we are enjoying ourselves at Bognor
Colour picture showing couple embracing sitting on a fence by the sea, c1908 Prints and Drawings Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: PD 1552

Background imageEditor's Picks: Summer's day scene of cricket in Priory Park, Chichester

Summer's 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 imageEditor's Picks: Wedding Group, Angmering, 1926

Wedding Group, Angmering, 1926
Bride and Groom with family and Wedding guests West Sussex Record Office General Photographic Collection SAH

Background imageEditor's Picks: Pagham: the windmill, 1902

Pagham: the windmill, 1902
John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26114/8

Background imageEditor's Picks: Rough Sea, Bognor. 1930's

Rough Sea, Bognor. 1930's
Craigweil House and rough sea at Bognor. Additional Manuscript Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: AM 507/1/36

Background imageEditor's Picks: Motor racing at Goodwood, 7 September 1956

Motor racing at Goodwood, 7 September 1956
Preparing a car for a race Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 0680/2

Background imageEditor's Picks: Royal Engineers bomb disposal team at work, [Mar 1941]

Royal Engineers bomb disposal team at work, [Mar 1941]
Bognor Regis. The men are tying a rope around an unexploded bomb, which has come to rest several feet below a kale field near Shripney Road. The bomb fell on 19 March 1941

Background imageEditor's Picks: Lambs at Key Fox, March 1933

Lambs at Key Fox, March 1933
Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N6882

Background imageEditor's Picks: 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 imageEditor's Picks: Petworth Railway Station – 2 May 1946

Petworth Railway Station – 2 May 1946
Man in Station Master's Uniform standing in front of railway platform sign. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N26471

Background imageEditor's Picks: Shepherd of Goodwood with crook and sheep dog, July 1933

Shepherd of Goodwood with crook and sheep dog, July 1933
Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N7561

Background imageEditor's Picks: Land Army girls demonstrating thatch making machine, May 1942

Land Army girls demonstrating thatch making machine, May 1942
Land Army girls demonstrating thatch making machine at Agricultural Demonstration, Floodgates, West Grinstead May 1942 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N33867

Background imageEditor's Picks: High Street, Worthing

High Street, Worthing, c.1885. Looking north, entrance to Ann Street on the left in middle ground. Shop on the north corner, "Potter, Bailey & Co. grocers"

Background imageEditor's Picks: Lamplighter in Lombard St., Petworth, 1931

Lamplighter in Lombard St., Petworth, 1931
Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N4333

Background imageEditor's Picks: Potato Picking – July 1946

Potato Picking – July 1946
Group of Selham Young Farmers with buckets and baskets gathered round a tractor. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N26690A

Background imageEditor's Picks: Chicks, in blossom at Graffham, May 1939

Chicks, in blossom at Graffham, May 1939
Seven open-sided chicken coops in an orchard full of fruit trees in blossom. Chicks scratching around in the grass near the coops. Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N18117

Background imageEditor's Picks: RSR 2/6th Battalion, The Golden Temple, Amritsar

RSR 2/6th Battalion, The Golden Temple, Amritsar
Royal Sussex Regiment Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: RSR Uncat Acc 3284 Vol 2 2/6th Batt/189 1916-19 Postcard. See 191 for reverse.

Background imageEditor's Picks: Lifeboat crew and shore boat, Selsey

Lifeboat crew and shore boat, Selsey
13th January 1962. Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 1035

Background imageEditor's Picks: A view of Bosham Harbour and its buildings, 18 May 1891

A view of Bosham Harbour and its buildings, 18 May 1891
Shows Holy Trinity Church in the background and people around the stone bridge. Boats drawn up on the shore (low tide). People on shore and fishing nets have been hung out to dry



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