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Great War Barcombe: News from a Sussex village 1914-1919

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Admin

By the end of the War, Barcombe, an agricultural parish of 1,277 people, had supplied 176 men to the Armed Forces, 36 of whom did not return. What was daily life like for those who were left behind? In this … Continue reading →

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David Arnold takes another dip into Lewes Pells history

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Admin

David has treated us all to Part 2 of his County Yarns review of the new Pells of Lewes book, in the Sussex Express of 16 October 2020. As a former pupil of the Pells School, David remembers his time … Continue reading →

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New Book on Cricket at Firle

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Admin

On 15 July 1725, the Duke of Richmond challenged Sir William Gage to a cricket match on a pitch at Firle Place. The same pitch has been home to the Firle Cricket Club to this day. Club historian Michael Tweed … Continue reading →

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