February 2019
Visit to Christ’s Hospital, Horsham
Meet at the Hertford Centre at 1pm ready to watch the band parade (weather permitting). This will be followed by a tour of the school, conducted by current CH pupils. We conclude with a visit to the on-site museum where tea/coffee will be provided. Estimated finish time is 3.45pm. N.B. The tour involves a lot of outdoor walking. Directions:- Enter by the main gate on Christ’s Hospital Road park in the West Car Park. Reception is on the left of the car…
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AGM at Boxgrove Village Hall
The subject of the afternoon’s talk is Boxgrove Priory. English Heritage is responsible for the priory and I am very pleased to announce that our speaker in the afternoon will be Samantha Stones, the English Heritage Properties Curator for the South of England. MEMBERS will receive AGM details including booking slips and nomination forms for positions on the committee during February. NON-MEMBERS are very welcome to attend the talk in the afternoon on Boxgrove Priory at a cost of £8…
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Historic Maps of West Sussex
Come and explore the rich and varied map collections at the Record Office which date from the late 16th century to the present day. Find out about the different types of maps and plans and how to use them. The workshop will include a session looking at original archives in the Searchroom. 10.00 – 10.30 Coffee 10.30 – 10.40 Introduction 10.40 – 11.15 OS Maps and Sales Particular plans 11.15 – 11.45 Early printed maps 11.45 –…
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Sussex Military Heritage: Exploring the Royal Sussex Regiment in the Archives 1701-1966
West Sussex Archives Society in partnership with the Friends of The National Archives This is a one day symposium focussing on the collections and research from The National Archives and West Sussex Record Office. Members of both organisations will be able to come together to find out more about the national and local archives, the military history of the county and the rich and varied heritage of the Royal Sussex Regiment. A series of RSR archives and museum objects will be on display during the day. We will…
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