West Sussex Collection

Marc Chagall stained glass window, Cathedral, Chichester, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

South Harting from the South Downs Way, Harting Down, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Street, South Harting, 1902
A view of the main street, taken from the Square / North Lane. Shows the church of Saint Mary and Saint Gabriel, the White Hart and the Ship Inn

Bosham at high tide, 1903
With the tide right up against the buildings, a woman can be seen doing her laundry John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26114/31

Horses racing and crowds, Goodwood Racecourse, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Boats in Bosham from across the tidal creek in early morning, on one of the small inlets of Chichester Harbour, Bosham, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Bosham harbour, near Chichester, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Steam train on Bluebell Railway, Horsted Keynes, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The mill at Sidlesham, 1900
A front view of the mill John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No: PH 26114/9

Aerial image of Arundel Castle, a restored medieval castle, South Downs, Arundel, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Chichester Cathedral and gardens, Chichester, West Sussex, England, UK, Europe

Lamplighter in Lombard St. Petworth, 1931
Photograph by George Garland The photo was taken in 1931 therefore this print does have some original marks from the glass plate negative

Findon Fair, view of the long furlong near Findon, 14 September 1935
The sheep are being driven from Angmering over the Downs to Findon Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N12007

Boats moored at East Head, West Wittering, near Chichester, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Start of 1959 Tourist Trophy race at Goodwood. Creator: Unknown
Start of 1959 Tourist Trophy race at Goodwood

Steam threshing, 1931
Messrs. J.O. Lugg & Son of Billingshurst, threshing in the Petworth area Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N4922

Beach huts in sand drift, West Wittering, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Midhurst: West Street, 1903
John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26114/49

Aerial view of Chichester Cathedral, Chichester, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

1958 Listers in pits at Goodwood Tourist Trophy. Creator: Unknown
1958 Listers in pits at Goodwood Tourist Trophy

Selsey Bill at sunset, Selsey, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Midhurst: cottages on Knockhundred Row, 1902
The cottages are now home to Midhursts public library John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26114/52

Lifeboat Station, Selsey, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Aerial view of Arundel Castle, cricket ground and cathedral, Arundel, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Summers day scene of cricket in Priory Park, Chichester
Charity cricket match, 12 August 1956. Spectators sat on the banks of the city wall viewing the game. Chichester Cathedral spire visible in the background Chichester Photographic Collection West

Farmer at Byworth, October 1933
Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N8012

Pulborough Hospital Parade, 13 August 1933
Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N7724

Chichester Dairies lorries
Three lorries lined up in Chichester Dairies yard, 24 August 1962 Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 1393/5

Arundel Castle and River Arun, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Boats moored at East Head, West Wittering, near Chichester, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Boat moored at East Head, West Wittering, near Chichester, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Aston Martin DB3S, Stirling Moss in paddock at Goodwood International Sports Car Race 1956

Start of 1961 Tourist Trophy race at Goodwood. Creator: Unknown
Start of 1961 Tourist Trophy race at Goodwood

High tide at Bosham, 1903
John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26114/29

The windmill at Halnaker, 1906
John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No: PH 26114/25

Low tide at Bosham Harbour, 18 May 1891
Children standing by two boats on the beach at low tide. Bosham visible in background. Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH/26113/83

A view of Bosham Harbour and its buildings, 18 May 1891
Shows Holy Trinity Church in the background and people around the stone bridge. Boats drawn up on the shore (low tide). People on shore and fishing nets have been hung out to dry

Findon Fair, September 1932
Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N6183

Old Cottage at Houghton, 1932
Thatched and timber-framed cottage Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N5558

Local Character, 1931
Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N4758

Haymaking by machinery, 1931
Farmer in car, towing hay-rake Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N4685

Blossoms by Byworth, April 1935
Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N11167

Tom Baker as Doctor Who Circa 1975 Rev 3747 vfr1

Ferry at Bury, 1931
Ferryman and his wife crossing the river Arun Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N4507

Chichester Cattle Market, c1962
Cow auction at Chichester Cattle Market Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 0445/9

The Court Yard, Standen, East Grinstead, 1900. A print from The Magazine of Art, Cassell and Company, Limited, 1900. Standen was a house designed in Arts and Crafts style by Philip Webb

Building prams for racing in Chichester, 1960s
Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 2838/9

Five blue beach huts with yellow doors, Littlehampton, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Stopham bridge over River Arun, near Pulborough, Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

View across water at high tide, Bosham village and harbour, Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Market Cross, given to the city in 1501 by Bishop Story for the shelter of traders, seen from West Street, Chichester, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Colourful beach huts, Littlehampton, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

View from Devils Dyke, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Chichester marina, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Deserted pebble beach at low tide and pier from east side, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Sussex Bridge, Lindfield, 30 May 1891
General Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26113/31

Boxgrove Priory, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Bluebells (hyacinthoides non-scriptus) in a beech wood (fagus sylvatica), West Stoke, West Sussex, England, UK, Europe

Bluebell Railway, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

CM36 0587 Mick Doohan, Honda NSR500V
Mick Doohan, Honda NSR500V, Grand Prix Motorcycles: 75 Years of Racing, the 75th anniversary of the motorcycle racing World Championship, a great selection of Grand Prix bikes covering 1908 to 2023

Goodwood Revival, Goodwood, West Sussex, England, 12-14 September 2014
Libby Wykeham - Austin J40. Goodwood Revival, Goodwood, West Sussex, England, 12-14 September 2014

Exterior of the Rectory at Ashurst, 1 May 1893
Rector and woman sitting in deckchairs in front of the ivy-clad house. Church spire visible in background. Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH/26113/76

The Chapel, Lancing College
Particularly fine example of Gothic Revival style. IoE 297259

Walberton House, 1835. Creator: Dean Wolstenholme
Walberton House, (1835). Grade II listed Regency manor house in Walberton, Sussex, built by Robert Prime in 1817. Antique engraving by Dean Wolstenholm after a drawing by Thomas Henwood

Crawley West Sussex UK City Street Map
Vector Illustration of a City Street Map of Crawley, West Sussex, UK. Included files are EPS (v10) and Hi-Res JPG. Data courtesy from Ordnance Survey: VectorMap District https

Midhurst: Spread Eagle, 1902
Shows the corner of the inn, with children and people in the street. John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26114/51

East Wittering: Cakeham Tower, 1902
A view of the rear of Cakeham Tower. This house was originally an Episcopal Palace and was especially resorted to by Bishop Sherburne in the early part of the sixteenth century

Group of swimmers on Bognor beach, August 1920
Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No: PH 25961/1

River Arun & Arundel Castle, Arundel, West Sussex, England, UK

The old forge in Steyning, 27 July 1889
The blacksmith is standing in the doorway, wearing a large leather apron General Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26113/116

Exterior of the ruined church at Treyford, 1905
The church is so overgrown that it can barely be seen. John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No: PH 26114/38

Interior of the ruined church at Treyford, 1905
Shows the old timber frame which is overgrown with ivy. John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No: PH 26114/37

Bosham at low tide, 1908
John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No: PH 26114/30

Chichester: the Market Cross from South Street, 1897
A busy street scene, with many people going about their business John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26114/22

Pagham: the windmill, 1902
John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26114/8

Bosham: Boats and Shore, 6 June 1892
Boats docked in the harbour at low tide, by the wooden boat house. Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH/26113/63

The mill and waterwheel in Bosham, 18 May 1891
Rear view of the mill and stream. Fishing nets are hung out to dry on a stone wall. Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26113/70

Sheepfold in Sullington, March 1934
Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N8875

Primroses at Kilsham, 6 April 1933
Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N6915

At home at Eartham, June 1940
Local resident sitting by the front door of his thatched cottage, dog at his feet Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N19414

Evacuation pictures, September 1939
Evacuees blackberry picking Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N18715

Evacuees bathing at Pulborough, September 1939
Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N18620

Sadler & Co. Chichester, 1935
Dog biscuit factory Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N12212

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Welcome to West Sussex, a picturesque county in England's United Kingdom. Here, the excitement of horses racing and the cheers of enthusiastic crowds fill the air at Goodwood Racecourse. The stunning Marc Chagall stained glass window at Chichester Cathedral adds a touch of artistic beauty to this historic city. As dawn breaks, boats gently sway in Bosham's tidal creek, creating a serene scene within one of Chichester Harbour's small inlets. Meanwhile, memories are stirred as we recall Tom Baker's iconic portrayal of Doctor Who during his time in West Sussex circa 1975. The rhythmic chugging of a steam train echoes through Horsted Keynes on the enchanting Bluebell Railway. This nostalgic experience takes us back to an era when locomotives ruled the tracks. From atop Harting Down along the South Downs Way, breathtaking views unfold before our eyes. South Harting reveals its charm nestled amidst rolling hills and verdant landscapes. Bosham harbour captivates visitors with its quaint allure near Chichester. Its peaceful atmosphere invites exploration and promises delightful discoveries around every corner. Sidlesham Mill stands as a testament to history, transporting us back to 1900 when it played an essential role in local industry. Similarly, Lombard Street's lamplighter illuminates Petworth with warm light from 1931 onwards. Arundel Castle proudly overlooks the River Arun—a magnificent sight that showcases both medieval grandeur and natural beauty. Aerial images capture this restored castle majestically standing against the backdrop of South Downs' sweeping vistas. Lastly, we glimpse into another bygone era with steam threshing scenes from 1931—reminders of agricultural traditions that once shaped West Sussex's rural landscape. West Sussex is more than just these hints; it is a captivating tapestry woven together by vibrant communities and rich heritage—an invitation for all who seek unforgettable experiences amidst England's charming countryside.