Military Gallery

Presentation of a tank in South Street, Worthing

Presentation of a tank in South Street, Worthing, c.1919. People crowd around a military tank on which several men in military uniform are standing. The tank was presented to mark the town's contribution to the war effort during the First World War. The town hall is in the background. Businesses to the right of the town hall include Godden's Antiques, a mews and garage, and a shop with a sign reading Hilton'. On the left is Patching & Co. Undertakers, Decorators and House Agents. Walter Gardiner Photography Collection, PP/WSL/WGNG000014. WSCC Library Service Photograph and Picture Collections

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Gun crew in action on the Esplanade, Bognor Regis 1940

Taken at the eastern end of the Esplanade in the Summer of 1940. The domed frontage of the Theatre Royal complex is on the right. The gun crew of the light field gun is training its sights on a target out to sea, with army officers looking on.
L'Alouette Collection
West Sussex Record Office Ref No: L'Alouette/A/1/2/32

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Petworth Park Youth Rally - July 1943

Crowd of youngsters, some in the uniform of their group, sit on the grass. Some appear to be singing. Spectators, some in uniform, stand behind them
George Garland Collection
West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N22340

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