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- 1853: Fun on the vicar's lawn
, and other suitable amusements, were provided for the boys, while the girls occupied themselves at swinging
- 1923: What do we do with our new Recreation Ground?
Tennis courts, a bowling green, swings and sand dump have all been under discussion several times at I suggested swings, but that was ruled out; then a sand dump - there is one provided in most public parks
- c1850s: Loitering ghost in Cuckfield Park
about her - local people said she was too wicked to rest, and her spirit was supposed to have been seen swinging
- 1988: Maisie Wright's letters from India reveal everyday Bombay life
The collection includes accounts of weddings, joyous religious ceremonies and vicious communal riots.
- 1888: Cuckfield correspondent bemoans the state of the Town
compared to an old oak pollard, that bereft of its branches throws out no foliage, although deeply rooted only one policeman in the place, and he has a wide district to attend to, they can have their full swing
- Canon Cooper inspires Cuckfield children to enjoy local history
And there were the Cuckfield Riots, when an angry crowd surged round the steps of the Talbot Hotel : does anyone now know any details of these riots—whether they were Chartist or Corn Law riots?
- 1848 Cuckfield Park: Wicked Dame Sergison frightened the horses - after her death!
Ghosts: Haunted England’ adds that she haunted the Ansty to Cuckfield road past the Sergison estate by swinging
- 1893: Cuckfield festivities to celebrate for Royal Wedding
It commenced with the hearty singing of “All people that on earth do dwell” as a processional hymn, the Swings and see-saws were furnished for the use of the juveniles and children of a larger growth.
- 1944: Queen's Hall Festive fun and games for the troops
The men belong to Polish Initial Air Training Wing, and after the formal concert they were able enjoy A happy evening was brought to a close by the whole company singing “Auld Lang Syne.”
- Iconic buildings of Haywards Heath - 1911 The King Edward VII Memorial Eliot Cottage Hospital
The bathrooms, which open out of the main wards, are to have baths of the swing type, so that the position
- 1987: The Great Storm
It's impact on the local area was devastating and resulted in an extraordinary recovery operation swinging
- 1884: A dangerous practice on the streets of Cuckfield
question he was driving from Haywards Heath to Cuckfield when opposite the Talbot Hotel he felt a sharp stinging