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Background imageWar Collection: Back on leave - February 1945

Back on leave - February 1945
Three soldiers, back on leave from Burma, drink beer with two locals in the Angel Hotel. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N24272

Background imageWar Collection: Ruins of Petworth boys school, 29th September 1942

Ruins of Petworth boys school, 29th September 1942
Buildings after being bombed. Military personnel clearing rubble from bomb site. 29 September 1942. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N21852

Background imageWar Collection: 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

Background imageWar Collection: Harwoods Factory, Pulborough, July 1942

Harwoods Factory, Pulborough, July 1942
Staff in shell making factory in Pulborough. Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N21660

Background imageWar Collection: Kirdford Pub Interior - September 1943

Kirdford Pub Interior - September 1943
Group of locals and servicemen sit together drinking their beer from jam jars. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N22498

Background imageWar Collection: Petworth Boys School

Petworth Boys School
Petworth bombed boys school. Clearing rubble, bombed buildings in background, military vehicle and commercial lorry in foreground George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No

Background imageWar Collection: Drainage demonstration at Limbo Farm Petworth - 16 March 1945

Drainage demonstration at Limbo Farm Petworth - 16 March 1945
Group looking at drainage ditch and Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries crane George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N24437

Background imageWar 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 imageWar Collection: Slindon Childrens Victory Tea Party - 6 September 1945

Slindon Childrens Victory Tea Party - 6 September 1945
Group shot of smiling women and children attending the celebration. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. N25438

Background imageWar Collection: Redford Home Guard, Woolbeding - December 1944

Redford Home Guard, Woolbeding - December 1944
Group shot of happy looking members, all in uniform George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N24417

Background imageWar Collection: Family in wartime service - Autumn 1944

Family in wartime service - Autumn 1944
Four family members in uniform (Red Cross, ATS and RAF). George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N24123

Background imageWar Collection: Dutch Commandos - about 1944

Dutch Commandos - about 1944
One of several shots of men lined up for Pay Book photographs. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N23930

Background imageWar Collection: US Army Group - May 1944

US Army Group - May 1944
Group shot of officers and men in front of Barrack Blocks. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N23309

Background imageWar Collection: Portrait of three friends in uniform - April 1944

Portrait of three friends in uniform - April 1944
Left to right uniforms - Womens Auxiliary Air Force, Royal Navy, Irish Guards. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N22996

Background imageWar Collection: 5th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment at Wadhurst Camp 1912

5th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment at Wadhurst Camp 1912 Royal Sussex Regiment Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: RSR Uncat Acc 5021 5th Btn004

Background imageWar Collection: Portrait of a Polish Sergeant - May 1948

Portrait of a Polish Sergeant - May 1948
Half-length portrait of man wearing army uniform of the Polish Free Forces George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N30103

Background imageWar Collection: Portrait of a Soldier - January 1948

Portrait of a Soldier - January 1948
length studio shot of a smiling soldier in uniform, his hat indicating participation in the Burma Campaign. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N29414

Background imageWar Collection: Canadian War Graves, Seaford - 15 October 1947

Canadian War Graves, Seaford - 15 October 1947
View of cemetery looking towards the War Memorial and the chapel. Graves are mainly WW1 (253) but there are also some WW2 (25) which include 6 unidentified Merchant Seamen

Background imageWar Collection: Masefield Memorial Stone at Stopham - 1947

Masefield Memorial Stone at Stopham - 1947
Plaque on wall " Near this spot William Beech Masefield (Late Chaplain R.N.) for seven years rector of the parish of Stopham and Hardham was killed by enemy action

Background imageWar Collection: Pulborough ROC- 27 May 1945

Pulborough ROC- 27 May 1945
Group portrait of Royal Observer Corps members with their mascot. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N25054

Background imageWar Collection: Petworth N. F. S. Dinner - 2 June 1945

Petworth N. F. S. Dinner - 2 June 1945
Large group of men in National Fire Service Uniform sit at long trestle tables in a village hall festooned with bunting. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N25034

Background imageWar Collection: Petworth Mobile Canteen - 1945

Petworth Mobile Canteen - 1945
Nine WVS girls stand alongside their canteen. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N25026

Background imageWar Collection: Its over at last - 5 June 1945

Its over at last - 5 June 1945
Smiling soldier and elderly lady stand by a garden gate. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N24915

Background imageWar Collection: Time to celebrate - 22 May 1945

Time to celebrate - 22 May 1945
Two children dressed up ready for a VE party. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N24915

Background imageWar Collection: Job done! - May 1945

Job done! - May 1945
A home guardsman sits and reflects on the last few tumultuous years. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N24874

Background imageWar Collection: Celebration at last - 11 May 1945

Celebration at last - 11 May 1945
A soldier helps an elderly couple to put up bunting and a Union Jack. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N24768

Background imageWar Collection: Cowfold Young Farmers Club - 4 November 1945

Cowfold Young Farmers Club - 4 November 1945
Four people discuss a sludge experiment round a pile of turnips. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N24447

Background imageWar Collection: Belgian Commandos - December 1944

Belgian Commandos - December 1944
Three young men in uniform - one of several shots of Belgian Commandos. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N24037

Background imageWar Collection: A smiling Sergeant Major - December 1944

A smiling Sergeant Major - December 1944
length shot of Royal Sussex Regiment Sergeant-Major with baton. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N24023A

Background imageWar Collection: Petworth Home Guard Medical Team - 22 October 1944

Petworth Home Guard Medical Team - 22 October 1944
Group photo outside a brick warehouse George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N23918

Background imageWar Collection: NaFI Group No. 3 Camp - about 1944

NaFI Group No. 3 Camp - about 1944
Group shot of Navy Army & Air Force Institute girls George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N23280

Background imageWar Collection: Portrait of an Auxiliary Territorial Service young woman - about 1944

Portrait of an Auxiliary Territorial Service young woman - about 1944
Head and shoulder shot of a young ATS girl in uniform George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N23254

Background imageWar Collection: Portrait of a United States Military Policeman - May 1944

Portrait of a United States Military Policeman - May 1944
Full length shot of MP in uniform George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N23251

Background imageWar Collection: Portrait of a US Army Policeman - May 1944

Portrait of a US Army Policeman - May 1944
Head and shoulder shot of a smiling Military Policeman. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N23092

Background imageWar Collection: 9th US Army Air Corps - April 1944

9th US Army Air Corps - April 1944
4 members of the Corps George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N23079

Background imageWar Collection: Portrait of a US Army Sergeant - 16 Mar 1944

Portrait of a US Army Sergeant - 16 Mar 1944
Three quarter length shot of young man in uniform George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N22933

Background imageWar Collection: Anti-Tank Gun mounted on tripod - July 1943

Anti-Tank Gun mounted on tripod - July 1943
Weapon displayed on table. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N22376

Background imageWar Collection: Ebernoe Churchyard Grave of German Airmen - August 1940

Ebernoe Churchyard Grave of German Airmen - August 1940
Grave marker reads " Unteroffizier E Schmidt and four unknown airmen. German Air Force. 16.8.1940." George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N22372

Background imageWar Collection: Royal Montreal Regiment Officers - about April 1942

Royal Montreal Regiment Officers - about April 1942
Head and shoulder view of three men in uniform George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N21412

Background imageWar Collection: Bomb Crater at Balls Cross - about 1940

Bomb Crater at Balls Cross - about 1940
Small crater next to a wooden shed in an open field. Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N19947

Background imageWar Collection: Evacuees leaving hall, September 1939

Evacuees leaving hall, September 1939 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N18710

Background imageWar Collection: Army Manoeuvres in Sussex, September 1932

Army Manoeuvres in Sussex, September 1932 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N6135

Background imageWar Collection: Evacuees outside church, September 1939

Evacuees outside church, September 1939 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N18728

Background imageWar Collection: Army Manoeuvres near Petworth, August 1936

Army Manoeuvres near Petworth, August 1936
Two Infantry (East Yorks) soldiers lying on ground in firing position with Lewis gun. Wearing field services caps. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N13372

Background imageWar Collection: Petworth Remembrance Sunday, 10 November 1963

Petworth Remembrance Sunday, 10 November 1963 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N64280B

Background imageWar Collection: March in Petworth for Remembrance Sunday, 10 November 1963

March in Petworth for Remembrance Sunday, 10 November 1963 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N64280A

Background imageWar Collection: Speech at Arundel Castle at a Land Army rally, May 1943

Speech at Arundel Castle at a Land Army rally, May 1943
Speech at Arundel Castle at a Land Army rally using a microphone stand, May 1943 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N22144

Background imageWar Collection: Land Army rally speech at Arundel Castle, May 1943

Land Army rally speech at Arundel Castle, May 1943
Land Army rally speech at Arundel Castle using a stand microphone, May 1943 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N22143



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