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St Helen's, Hangleton

Devil's Dyke

King & Queen Inn

Books about Sussex

A History of Sussex J.R.Armstrong

pub. Phillimore

ISBN 0 85033 946 4

Excellent book with chapters on Roman, Saxon and Norman Sussex, Chichester and Lewes from the Norman conquest, 16th-18th century Sussex, Georgian, Regency, Victorian and Edwardian Sussex, Civil War. Plenty of maps, illustrations and photographs.



Black's 1861 Guide to Sussex (Adam & Charles Black)

pub.Country Books

ISBN 1 898941 21 1

It is interesting to learn about how Sussex was seen in the mid-19th century. The book travels through Sussex by steam train and covers nearly every place in Sussex. As well as showing the trends of the time, it gives handy information about Inns, Churches and population numbers. Also includes 1859 - Breads' Guide to Worthing.



An Historical Atlas of Sussex various authors

pub. Phillimore

ISBN 1 86077 112 2

Fascinating book on Sussex. Contains information on every subject from Timber framed buildings o Landownership in Victorian Sussex to Population change, Religious worship, Inns and Alehouses in 1686, Industry, deserted settlements, The Poor Law and Local Government. As the title suggests this book is well illustrated with maps. Very useful.



Ancient Churches of Sussex Ken & Joyce Whiteman

pub. S.B.Publications

ISBN 1 85770 154 2

A complete gazetteer of all parish churches of East and West Sussex, built before 1800. Includes locations and architectural details of the churches and other interesting facts.



Brighton - the century in photographs (vol.1) Christopher Horlock

pub. S.B.Publications

ISBN 1 85770 198 4

As well as a collection of excellent photographs this book is filled with fascinating details about Brighton, from the beginning of the 20th century.

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