Buildings / locations

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1908: Twynihoe William Erle, Cuckfield stalwart

It is with feelings of deep regret that we have to record the death of Mr Twynihoe William Erle, who for many years lived at Mill Hall,...

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Mar 271 min read

1985: Once an alehouse

Holy Trinity Church, Cuckfield, once had an alehouse in the churchyard which helped attract worshippers from all corners of the parish....

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Mar 251 min read

1995: New life for old hospital

One of the most attractive new properties to come onto the market in recent years is nearing completion. The Old Hospital, a...

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Jan 212 min read

1938: Hosting Kindertransport refugees

Correspondence in the public domain shows Cuckfield hosted brothers Heinz and Peter Behrent, who were German-Jewish refugees rescued as...

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Dec 19, 20231 min read

1888: The vicarage contents go to auction

The Vicarage, Cuckfield. Thomas Skinner hold received instructions from the Ven. Archdeacon Mount to Sell by Auction, upon the Premises...

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Nov 23, 20232 min read

1889: Little Ease - Tower of London link?

In a letter to the Mid Sussex Times about 19 March 1889 Cuckfield barrister Twynihoe William Erle recalled case law that referred to...

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Oct 31, 202310 min read

Childhood memories of Brinkley Lodge

SOME RECOLLECTIONS OF BRINKLEY LODGE, CUCKFIELD 1923-1949 by Susan C Schurr (nee Todd) I believe it will be well worthwhile to put on...

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Oct 30, 20232 min read

1938: Cuckfield Park's lime tree avenue was twice as long

Not many people know that the lime tree avenue at Cuckfield Park once extended over the Cuckfield village / Ansty road and across the...

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Oct 7, 20231 min read

1912: Danger around the bend

The dangerous approach from Church Platt, into the main road at the top of Place Walk, was brought to the notice of the governing...

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Aug 23, 20231 min read

1904: Queen's Hall improvements made possible by generous donations

The Queen’s Hall Enlargement. Captain Sergison writes from Slaugham Place, under date of June 1st:— “Dear Sir, I have to thank most...

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Aug 19, 20231 min read

1847: A new role for the old Union Workhouse

Brighton Gazette - Thursday 01 April 1847 CUCKFIELD The old Union House has been converted into a County Court for Sussex, for the...

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Aug 17, 20231 min read

1882: Extensive damage in Cuckfield caused by a raging storm

Mid Sussex Times - Tuesday 02 May 1882 On Saturday this town also shared the result of the terrific rage into which Nature was pleased to...

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Aug 16, 20234 min read

1899: An advisor to Queen Victoria dies

Cuckfield ‘Universal sympathy with the bereaved family of Sir Charles Lennox Peel’ Gentlewoman , 26 August 1899 . [Died 19 August 1899]...

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Jul 20, 20231 min read

1912: Mr Bevan's Birthday treats for Cuckfield

Brighton Gazette - Wednesday 17 July 1912 Mr. R. A. Bevan’s Birthday. Mr. R. A. Bevan, J.P., of Horsgate, Cuckfield, reached his 78th...

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Jul 4, 20233 min read

1851: Woodcroft foundation stone laid

Brighton Gazette - Thursday 09 October 1851 CUCKFIELD. The foundation-stone of Mr Charles Lennox Peel’s mansion at Woodcroft, was laid on...

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Apr 4, 20231 min read

1862: Brantridge treat for Union House children

Brighton Gazette - Thursday 29 May 1862 CUCKFIELD. Treat to the Union House Children. A kind invitation having been given by Captain Meek...

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Feb 5, 20232 min read

1932: Happy memories of Woodcroft

Mid Sussex Times - Tuesday 14 June 1932 A KINDLY ACTION. —Woodcroft has happy memories for local people, it having been the residence of...

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Jan 22, 20231 min read

1916: The end of a Bolney Landmark

Sussex Agricultural Express - Friday 29 September 1916 BOLNEY. AN OLD LANDMARK GONE. —Travellers the London to Brighton road will note...

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Jan 18, 20231 min read

1898: Cuckfield Musical Society provide successful concert at Chownes Mead

Sussex Agricultural Express - Friday 24 June 1898 CUCKFIELD CONCERT.— By the kind invitation of Miss Fearon, the Cuckfield Musical...

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Dec 31, 20221 min read

1853: Fun on the vicar's lawn

On Thursday last the children of the National School, together with these of the Dame Schools, and the Union children, received their...

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