Sussex Collection

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

High tide at Bosham, 1903
John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26114/29

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

St Peters Church, Brighton, 5 April 1889
Shows the bell tower and surrounding buildings Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: PH 26113/12

Exterior of the ruined church at Treyford, 1905
The church is so overgrown that it can barely be seen. John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No: PH 26114/38

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Red Lion Street, Midhurst, 1902
John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No: PH 26114/50

The Swan Inn at Midhurst, 1903
Shows the pub sign and surrounding buildings on Red Lion Street. John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No: PH 26114/48

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Midhurst Stoolball Team
After playing Wisborough Green, at Wisborough Green, June 1956. Photographed by George Garland. George Garland Collection. West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N45987

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

Train crash in Cocking, West Sussex
Steam engine in stream after small bridge had collapsed on the Midhurst to Chichester line, 19th November 1951. Photographed by George Garland. George Garland Collection

Train smash at Cocking
Steam engine in stream after small bridge had collapsed on the Midhurst to Chichester line, 19th November 1951. Photographed by George Garland. George Garland Collection

Root grinding machine, January 1935
Grinding roots for sheep with small engine George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N10739

Christmas Eve, Grandads return with holly
Christmas Eve, Grandad greeted by three children George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N6589

An old cottage in Linchmere, 1906
A person can be seen standing in the doorway. John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26114/74

Houses in Cocking village, 1905
John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26114/69

Easebourne: Challens Yard, 1907
A view of the cottage from the road. West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26114/67

Midhurst: Queen Elizabeths Oak in Cowdray Park, 1907
John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26114/64

An old farm house in Chithurst, 1902
John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No: PH 26114/39

Runcton Mill, 1902
Front view of the mill and surrounding buildings John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26114/13

The Manor House at Bosham, 6 June 1892
Shows the front and side of the house, surrounded by a brick wall. A well-dressed man poses by the front door. Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH/26113/64

The old front of Peppers Farm, Ashurst, 1 May 1893
Exterior of the timber framed house, showing the tiled roof and fence around the garden. Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26113/73

Little Gem steam traction engine from Billingshurst
At the Chiddingfold-Leconfield Hunt Show, and passing through Petworth the day after the show

Female student posing with an MG 1100
Student from London Universitys Carnival, with MG 1100 car at Goodwood Motor Circuit, 16 May 1963 Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 1778/2

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

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

Secretary at work, c1962
Using a typewriter at the Conservative Party office. Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 0699/5

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

Stoolball Players - June 1948
Group shot taken after the match between Ebernoe and Petworth. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N30066

St Bartholomew, Maresfield
Black and white post card print by H. Homewood, Burgess Hill. Full exterior view including ivy clad square tower and churchyard

Amberley church exterior c. 1900
Colour postcard by J White & Son, Littlehampton Hordern Collection General Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No 5014

Aldingbourne Church exterior, 1905
Coloured postcard by A H Homewood Hordern Collection General Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No PH 5003

Albourne Church exterior, 1903
Black and white postcard. Hordern Collection General Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 5000

Bride and Groom outside Chichester Register Office
Bride and Groom beside car outside Chichester Register Office Chichester Photographic Society West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS3752-1

Petworth House gardener in his study, 2 July 1950 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N34186

Sompting: the Church of St Mary, 3 April 1893
A well-dressed man can be seen leaning against the porch General Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26113/114

Midhurst: cottages on Knockhundred Row, 24 June 1893
A man can be seen standing in front of the cottages. These cottages are now occupied by Midhurst Library. General Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26113/112

Midhurst: Buck Hall (Cowdray ruins), 24 June 1893
Shows trees growing through the ruined building General Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26113/111

Shulebrede Priory in Linchmere, 1906
A view of the Priory from the carriage drive. John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No: PH 26114/75

A view of Cocking village from Cocking Hill, 1901
John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26114/71

Midhurst: Chestnut Avenue, Cowdray Park, 1907
John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26114/62

Midhurst: Cowdray Mill, 1905
John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26114/60

Midhurst: Cowdray ruins, 1905
A view of the ruins from the park. Cowdray House was destroyed by a fire in 1793. John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26114/60

Midhurst: Cowdray ruins, 1900
Shows the rear of Cowdray House, which was destroyed by fire in 1793. John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26114/58

The bridge over the River Rother in Woolbeding, 1903
The Rother is covered with a layer of ice and frost. John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No: PH 26114/46

A timber framed cottage in Stedham, 1903
John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No: PH 26114/43

The bridge over the River Rother in Iping, 1903
A young boy can be seen standing by a tree. John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No: PH 26114/41

The old village stocks in South Harting, 1905
John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No: PH 26114/35

A thatched cottage in South Harting, 1902
John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No: PH 26114/34

The main street or main road in Selsey, 1905
Showing thatched cottages off the main road John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No: PH 26114/10

A view of Pagham village, 1902
Showing thatched cottages John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No: PH 26114/7

Bognor: road leading to Bersted Lodges gates, 1898
Bersted Lodge was part of Aldwick Manor, which was home to the photographer (John Fletcher) and his family John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No: PH 26114/2

Old Place, Lindfield, 15 July 1893
Showing the gardens and garden furniture General Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26113/35

Houses surrounding the banks of the river in Lindfield, 30 May 1891
General Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26113/33

Fishing boats and nets hauled up onto the beach at Hastings, 6 November 1890
General Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26113/25

The lodge at the entrance to Cuckfield Park, 28 September 1895
General Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26113/19

Petworth: Station Road, 1905
John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26114/87

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