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Nostalgia Collection

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Fittleworth Smithy interior with two blacksmiths

Fittleworth Smithy interior with two blacksmiths
Fittleworth Smithy interior. Two blacksmiths, one working at the forge and one at the anvil. Many tools and horseshoes shown

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Young boy riding shire horse at Byworth, Sussex, c1931

Young boy riding shire horse at Byworth, Sussex, c1931 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N4842a

Background imageNostalgia Collection: The Swan Inn at Fittleworth, 30 July 1893

The Swan Inn at Fittleworth, 30 July 1893
Shows the pub sign hoarding, which spans the roadside (pub sign missing). Two men are standing underneath the hoarding, in the road

Background imageNostalgia Collection: The mill in Fittleworth, 30 July 1893

The mill in Fittleworth, 30 July 1893
Side view of the mill and brick bridge leading over the river. Shows a man walking over the bridge, and another man leaning against a wooden fence

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Pigs at Mare Hill Farm, December 1953

Pigs at Mare Hill Farm, December 1953
A nine year old member of Petworth Town Band, playing musical instrument [euphonium?] to pigs at Mare Hill Farm, Pulborough George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N47138

Background imageNostalgia Collection: 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 imageNostalgia Collection: 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 imageNostalgia Collection: Boy playing musical instrument to pig at Mare Hill Farm, 1953

Boy playing musical instrument to pig at Mare Hill Farm, 1953
Farm in Pulborough, West Sussex George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N41739

Background imageNostalgia Collection: 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 imageNostalgia Collection: Lamplighter in Lombard St. Petworth, 1931

Lamplighter in Lombard St. Petworth, 1931
Photograph by George Garland The photo was taken in 1931 therefore this print does have some original marks from the glass plate negative

Background imageNostalgia Collection: 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 imageNostalgia Collection: 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 imageNostalgia Collection: Steam threshing, 1931

Steam threshing, 1931
Messrs. J.O. Lugg & Son of Billingshurst, threshing in the Petworth area Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N4922

Background imageNostalgia Collection: 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 imageNostalgia Collection: Midhurst: West Street, 1903

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

Background imageNostalgia Collection: 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 imageNostalgia Collection: Pulborough Hospital Parade, 13 August 1933

Pulborough Hospital Parade, 13 August 1933
Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N7724

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Reed cutting at Amberley, Sussex

Reed cutting at Amberley, Sussex, December 1933 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N8429

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Joyes Shop in Pound Street, Petworth

Joyes Shop in Pound Street, Petworth, showing a hanging display of pheasants, chickens and rabbits, turkeys with the butcher

Background imageNostalgia Collection: The Pier, Worthing, 1920s

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

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Low tide at Bosham Harbour, 18 May 1891

Low tide at Bosham Harbour, 18 May 1891
Children standing by two boats on the beach at low tide. Bosham visible in background. Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH/26113/83

Background imageNostalgia Collection: 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 imageNostalgia Collection: Men playing shove-halfpenny in Hollist Arms, Lodsworth

Men playing shove-halfpenny in Hollist Arms, Lodsworth with barman looking on. c1934 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N10280

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Two elderly gentlemen at Upperton, West Sussex, September 1935

Two elderly gentlemen at Upperton, West Sussex, September 1935
George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N12078

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Findon Fair, September 1932

Findon Fair, September 1932
Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N6183

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Old Cottage at Houghton, 1932

Old Cottage at Houghton, 1932
Thatched and timber-framed cottage Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N5558

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Local Character, 1931

Local Character, 1931
Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N4758

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Blossoms by Byworth, April 1935

Blossoms by Byworth, April 1935
Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N11167

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Building prams for racing in Chichester, 1960s

Building prams for racing in Chichester, 1960s
Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 2838/9

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Sussex Bridge, Lindfield, 30 May 1891

Sussex Bridge, Lindfield, 30 May 1891
General Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26113/31

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Miniature Railway, Bognor, 1909

Miniature Railway, Bognor, 1909
This railway of 10.25in gauge ran for one summer season. The builders of the Locomotive named " Winnie" were Robert Alexander Briggs and his son (seen driving) Robert Westrope Briggs

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Old Shep lighting his pipe, January 1925

Old Shep lighting his pipe, January 1925
Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N879

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Exterior of the Rectory at Ashurst, 1 May 1893

Exterior of the Rectory at Ashurst, 1 May 1893
Rector and woman sitting in deckchairs in front of the ivy-clad house. Church spire visible in background. Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH/26113/76

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Cider press, Hillgrove, West Sussex

Cider press, Hillgrove, West Sussex, November 1933 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N8163

Background imageNostalgia Collection: East Wittering: Cakeham Tower, 1902

East Wittering: Cakeham Tower, 1902
A view of the rear of Cakeham Tower. This house was originally an Episcopal Palace and was especially resorted to by Bishop Sherburne in the early part of the sixteenth century

Background imageNostalgia Collection: The old forge in Steyning, 27 July 1889

The old forge in Steyning, 27 July 1889
The blacksmith is standing in the doorway, wearing a large leather apron General Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26113/116

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Chichester: the Market Cross from South Street, 1897

Chichester: the Market Cross from South Street, 1897
A busy street scene, with many people going about their business John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26114/22

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Pagham: the windmill, 1902

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

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Bosham: Boats and Shore, 6 June 1892

Bosham: Boats and Shore, 6 June 1892
Boats docked in the harbour at low tide, by the wooden boat house. Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH/26113/63

Background imageNostalgia Collection: The mill and waterwheel in Bosham, 18 May 1891

The mill and waterwheel in Bosham, 18 May 1891
Rear view of the mill and stream. Fishing nets are hung out to dry on a stone wall. Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26113/70

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Two elderly locals chatting to a group of children over the garden gate

Two elderly locals chatting to a group of children over the garden gate
The two gentlemen from Upperton, West Sussex are talking to four children, one of whom is being pushed in a dolls pram, September 1935

Background imageNostalgia 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 imageNostalgia Collection: Hikers outside Bignor Old Shop, 1931

Hikers outside Bignor Old Shop, 1931
George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N4563

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Wedding, Chichester, 1961

Wedding, Chichester, 1961
Bride and groom held aloft by members of the football team outside the church Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 0906/30

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Jubilee Arch, East Gate, Chichester, 1897

Jubilee Arch, East Gate, Chichester, 1897
View looking east. Part of Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: PH 4834

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Little Charlie Haslett

Little Charlie Haslett
Photograph taken in Walter Keviss studio, Lombard Street, Petworth, c1876-1908 Walter Kevis Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Kevis 1/H190

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Pulborough Fat Stock Show, December 1933

Pulborough Fat Stock Show, December 1933
Cattle auction with cars and vans in background Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N8422

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Primroses at Kilsham, 6 April 1933

Primroses at Kilsham, 6 April 1933
Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N6915

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Charcoal burner, 1939

Charcoal burner, 1939
Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N18413

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Sadler & Co. Chichester, 1935

Sadler & Co. Chichester, 1935
Dog biscuit factory Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N12212

Background imageNostalgia Collection: East Wittering: Cakeham Tower, 1902

East Wittering: Cakeham Tower, 1902
A view of Cakeham Tower from the lawn John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No: PH 26114/11

Background imageNostalgia 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 imageNostalgia Collection: Scouting family from Tillington, November 1933

Scouting family from Tillington, November 1933
Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N8302

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Rough seas at Bognor, 1900

Rough seas at Bognor, 1900
A view of the town from the pier, looking west John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH/26114/6

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Wedding group, 1927

Wedding group, 1927
Wedding at Pulborough Church, West Sussex. Large wedding party George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N307

Background imageNostalgia Collection: The lych gate at Cuckfield, 22 June 1894

The lych gate at Cuckfield, 22 June 1894
General Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26113/20

Background imageNostalgia Collection: South Mundham House, 1902

South Mundham House, 1902
John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26114/14

Background imageNostalgia Collection: A cottage in Fittleworth, 30 July 1893

A cottage in Fittleworth, 30 July 1893
Shows a group of people standing outside the front of a cottage. Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH/26113/104

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Bramber: King Charles House, 23 March 1893

Bramber: King Charles House, 23 March 1893
View of a timber-framed house and surrounding grassland. Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH/26113/88

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Jubilee Arch, West Gate, Chichester, 1897

Jubilee Arch, West Gate, Chichester, 1897
View looking east. Part of Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: PH 20175

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Cabbage planting on Dallyns Farm, June 1935

Cabbage planting on Dallyns Farm, June 1935
Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N11396

Background imageNostalgia Collection: A street in Steyning, 27 July 1889

A street in Steyning, 27 July 1889
This photograph shows a clock tower and several shop fronts, including a cobblers General Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26113/115

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Mr H kingshott, Lodge, Petworth House

Mr H kingshott, Lodge, Petworth House
In uniform. Photograph taken c1876-1908 Walter Kevis Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Kevis 1/K140

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Mr Saunders, HMS Powerful

Mr Saunders, HMS Powerful
Man in uniform with rifle. Hatband HMS Powerful, May 1900 Walter Kevis Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Kevis 1/S55

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Mr White, Huntsman, Petworth House, July 1900

Mr White, Huntsman, Petworth House, July 1900
Photographed with twin babies, seated outside cottage Walter Kevis Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Kevis 1/W329

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Gentleman of Lower Beeding, May 1934

Gentleman of Lower Beeding, May 1934
Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N9267

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Showman in front of coconut shy, horse-drawn caravans in background, 1920s

Showman in front of coconut shy, horse-drawn caravans in background, 1920s
Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N897

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Bee Skep making at Camelsdale, 1937

Bee Skep making at Camelsdale, 1937
Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N16139

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Ploughing for barley at Crawford Farm, Balls Cross

Ploughing for barley at Crawford Farm, Balls Cross
Three Moling tractors, February 1957 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N47908

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Man carrying a bundle of sticks down Hungers Lane, Petworth, 1950

Man carrying a bundle of sticks down Hungers Lane, Petworth, 1950 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N33925

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Farm hand sowing winter wheat at Bury, Sussex, November 1932

Farm hand sowing winter wheat at Bury, Sussex, November 1932
Farm hand, who has worked for 64 years 6 months on same farm, sowing winter wheat at Bury, Sussex, 11November 1932 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N6465

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Old Shepherd in Smock, c1931

Old Shepherd in Smock, c1931 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N5159

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Findon Sheep Fair showing sheep in pens, 1931

Findon Sheep Fair showing sheep in pens, 1931 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N4954

Background imageNostalgia Collection: World War 1 English-French word-list for the Military Forces

World War 1 English-French word-list for the Military Forces. Contains useful words and phrases. Royal Sussex Regiment Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: RSR MS 5-75-1-3

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Henfield Hospital Carnival Certificate of Merit, 1910

Henfield Hospital Carnival Certificate of Merit, 1910
Henfield Hospital Carnival Certificate of Merit awarded for Gents Homemade Costume, September 14th 1910 West Sussex Record Office Ref No: AM719-2-2 Certificate of Merit

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Henfield Carnival Award of Merit 1909

Henfield Carnival Award of Merit 1909
Henfield Carnival Award of Merit for fancy dress, September 8th 1909 West Sussex Record Office Ref No: AM719-2-1 Award of Merit

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Comrades of the Great War Certificate 1920

Comrades of the Great War Certificate 1920
Comrades of the Great War Certificate 9 January 1920 West Sussex Record Office AM719-1-6

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Royal Sussex Regiment Certificate of Service 1907 / 1908

Royal Sussex Regiment Certificate of Service 1907 / 1908
Royal Sussex Regiment Certificate of Service 1907/1908 West Sussex Record Office Ref No: AM719-1-1

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Chichester Motoring Club Speed Hill Climb at Ditcham Hill Poster

Chichester Motoring Club Speed Hill Climb at Ditcham Hill Poster, Sunday 8th September West Sussex Record Office Ref No: AM712-17

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Station Master at Petworth Station, May 1946

Station Master at Petworth Station, May 1946
The station master in his uniform standing on the platform in front of the sign for Petworth station, West Sussex. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N26472

Background imageNostalgia Collection: The old windmill on Lancing Road, Worthing, 1909

The old windmill on Lancing Road, Worthing, 1909
John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26116/110

Background imageNostalgia Collection: The old windmill on Littlehampton seafront, 1903

The old windmill on Littlehampton seafront, 1903
John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26116/97

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Tennis player at Petworth House, 1920s

Tennis player at Petworth House, 1920s
Man in tennis whites, leaning against a tennis net posing with racquet and 3 balls in his hands George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: N540

Background imageNostalgia Collection: The mill at Plumpton Place, 22 June 1893

The mill at Plumpton Place, 22 June 1893
General Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26113/44



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