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Rural Collection

Background imageRural Collection: The Street, South Harting, 1902

The Street, South Harting, 1902
A view of the main street, taken from the Square / North Lane. Shows the church of Saint Mary and Saint Gabriel, the White Hart and the Ship Inn

Background imageRural 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 imageRural 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 imageRural 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 imageRural Collection: 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 imageRural 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 imageRural 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 imageRural Collection: 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 imageRural Collection: Southdown Sheep Show showing the rear view of five sheep

Southdown Sheep Show showing the rear view of five sheep George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N12303

Background imageRural Collection: Midhurst: West Street, 1903

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

Background imageRural Collection: 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 imageRural 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 imageRural Collection: Boy feeding lambs on Crosss Farm

Boy feeding lambs on Crosss Farm with bottle, 1932 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N5540

Background imageRural 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 imageRural Collection: The windmill at Halnaker, 1906

The windmill at Halnaker, 1906
John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No: PH 26114/25

Background imageRural 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 imageRural Collection: Village Street, Yapton, West Sussex

Village Street, Yapton, West Sussex
View of the village street with 3 people and the church visible in the distance Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: PH 1194

Background imageRural 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 imageRural 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 imageRural Collection: A pile of large pumpkins with grower

A pile of large pumpkins with grower at Lowheath, c.1934 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N10064

Background imageRural Collection: Postman emptying the letterbox, 1960

Postman emptying the letterbox, 1960
The village postman collecting from the box by the pathway leading to Ebernoe Church. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N55114

Background imageRural Collection: Findon Fair, September 1932

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

Background imageRural 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 imageRural Collection: Haymaking by machinery, 1931

Haymaking by machinery, 1931
Farmer in car, towing hay-rake Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N4685

Background imageRural Collection: Land Girl at Cowdray, September 1939

Land Girl at Cowdray, September 1939
Girl leading horse with cart Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N18619

Background imageRural 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 imageRural Collection: Henfield Village - 1947

Henfield Village - 1947
View of village lane looking towards the church. Contemporary car on left hand side and another in a garage facing. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. N28894

Background imageRural Collection: Barham Lamb Sale, Whitsun - 1939

Barham Lamb Sale, Whitsun - 1939
Rear view of three well-fed lambs viewed by five farmers who all seem pretty pleased with the deal that has been made. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N18199

Background imageRural Collection: Southdown Sheep Fair September 1949, Sussex

Southdown Sheep Fair September 1949, Sussex George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N12299

Background imageRural 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 imageRural 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 imageRural 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 imageRural Collection: Farm worker fiddling trifolium [clover] seed, September 1933

Farm worker fiddling trifolium [clover] seed, September 1933 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N7878

Background imageRural Collection: Midhurst: Spread Eagle, 1902

Midhurst: Spread Eagle, 1902
Shows the corner of the inn, with children and people in the street. John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26114/51

Background imageRural 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 imageRural 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 imageRural Collection: Alfriston - Gebruary 1948

Alfriston - Gebruary 1948
View of the old part of Alfriston showing the Market Square with the Market Inn: Ye Olde Smugglers Inne advertising Star Brewery Beers and Wines, H Wilsons Shop

Background imageRural Collection: Duncton Church in snow - about February 1948

Duncton Church in snow - about February 1948
View across field to Holy Trinity Church. Hedge with small gate in the foreground. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N29489

Background imageRural Collection: Thatched Haystack - 15 November 1945

Thatched Haystack - 15 November 1945
Thatcher stands in front of a newly thatched rick, his ladder still propped up against its top. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N25844

Background imageRural Collection: Land Girls at Cowdray - September 1939

Land Girls at Cowdray - September 1939
Four early Land Army girls, three in dungarees, one in shorts, walking along a lane. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N18683

Background imageRural Collection: 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 imageRural 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 imageRural Collection: Interior of the ruined church at Treyford, 1905

Interior of the ruined church at Treyford, 1905
Shows the old timber frame which is overgrown with ivy. John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No: PH 26114/37

Background imageRural Collection: Bosham at low tide, 1908

Bosham at low tide, 1908
John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No: PH 26114/30

Background imageRural Collection: Linseed mowing at Strood, West Sussex, August 1933

Linseed mowing at Strood, West Sussex, August 1933
Field of linseed being cut. 2 shire horses pulling mowing equipment George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N7772

Background imageRural 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 imageRural Collection: Pagham: the windmill, 1902

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

Background imageRural 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 imageRural Collection: Woodcutter at Findon

Woodcutter at Findon, near Worthing c1911. from the Walter Gardiner Photography Collection PP/WSL/WGP000009

Background imageRural 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 imageRural Collection: Two small children on a tractor, 1949

Two small children on a tractor, 1949
Children on a David Brown Cropmaster at Petworth Ploughing Match George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N33057

Background imageRural Collection: Sheepfold in Sullington, March 1934

Sheepfold in Sullington, March 1934
Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N8875

Background imageRural 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 imageRural Collection: At home at Eartham, June 1940

At home at Eartham, June 1940
Local resident sitting by the front door of his thatched cottage, dog at his feet Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N19414

Background imageRural Collection: Evacuation pictures, September 1939

Evacuation pictures, September 1939
Evacuees blackberry picking Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N18715

Background imageRural Collection: Evacuees bathing at Pulborough, September 1939

Evacuees bathing at Pulborough, September 1939
Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N18620

Background imageRural Collection: Charcoal burner, 1939

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

Background imageRural 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 imageRural Collection: Leconfield Hounds - 3 March 1947

Leconfield Hounds - 3 March 1947
Group of hounds exercising with their huntsman. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N27587

Background imageRural Collection: Boxgrove Tipteers, local amateur group in a Christmas Mummers Play October 1936

Boxgrove Tipteers, local amateur group in a Christmas Mummers Play October 1936
Christmas Mummers Play with the actors in a variety of costumes. October 1936 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N13694

Background imageRural Collection: Flint barn at Holt Place Farm Birdham, West Sussex

Flint barn at Holt Place Farm Birdham, West Sussex David Johnston Collection West Susssex Record Office Ref No: Slides-10114-0459-P191A

Background imageRural Collection: Two people using a well on a farm at Upperton, Sussex, August 1936

Two people using a well on a farm at Upperton, Sussex, August 1936 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N13362

Background imageRural Collection: Three country gentlemen chatting in a farmyard at Upperton, Sussex. August 1936

Three country gentlemen chatting in a farmyard at Upperton, Sussex. August 1936 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N13358

Background imageRural Collection: Two country gentlemen chatting by a well at Upperton, Sussex. August 1936

Two country gentlemen chatting by a well at Upperton, Sussex. August 1936 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N13357

Background imageRural Collection: Racton Monument, 1903

Racton Monument, 1903
Racton Monument was built on the Downs by Admiral FitzHornly as a summer house and observatory. John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No: PH 26114/33

Background imageRural Collection: Bosham Mill, 1902

Bosham Mill, 1902
John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No: PH 26114/28

Background imageRural Collection: South Mundham House, 1902

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

Background imageRural 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 imageRural 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 imageRural Collection: Petworth Ploughing Match, October 1928

Petworth Ploughing Match, October 1928
Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N1628

Background imageRural Collection: Drilling mangels beneath the South Downs at Storrington, 1928

Drilling mangels beneath the South Downs at Storrington, 1928
Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N1297

Background imageRural 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 imageRural Collection: Ashington Church, Sussex - 17 December 1948

Ashington Church, Sussex - 17 December 1948
View of St Peter and St Paul s. Old agricultural equipment in field in foreground. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N31216

Background imageRural Collection: Compton & West Marden - October 1948

Compton & West Marden - October 1948
View of lane through the village with the Victoria Inn on the right and a pond on the left. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. N30723

Background imageRural Collection: Cuckmere Valley - 15 October 1947

Cuckmere Valley - 15 October 1947
View from Highandover Hill looking towards the coast. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. N29047

Background imageRural Collection: Old cottage at Easebourne - July 1939

Old cottage at Easebourne - July 1939
Stone and beam house with three children passing by. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N18474

Background imageRural Collection: Huggetts Cottage, Barlavington

Huggetts Cottage, Barlavington
Old country cottage, possibly Tudor period, timber framed and daub. Photograph taken August 1949 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N32182

Background imageRural Collection: A view of Bosham Mill, 1902

A view of Bosham Mill, 1902
John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No: PH 26114/27

Background imageRural Collection: Cottages on the south side of Bosham harbour, 1902

Cottages on the south side of Bosham harbour, 1902
John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No: PH 26114/26

Background imageRural 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 imageRural Collection: 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 imageRural 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 imageRural Collection: Cottages at Charlton, 1909

Cottages at Charlton, 1909
Photographic Collection, West Sussex Record Office, Ref. PH 26116/94

Background imageRural Collection: St John the Evangelist Church, Bury - 27 April 1948

St John the Evangelist Church, Bury - 27 April 1948
View along the path to the church with a 12th century tower and cedar shingled spire. Church is by the river Arun and there was at one time a passenger ferry by rowing boat to Amberley on the east



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