History

Springfield Cottages, Cackle Street

Springfield (cottages) Cackle Street, Brede Hi, I am trying to find out when the properties now known as Springfield Cottages were given this name. They are a terrace of old houses possibly dating back to the 1700s. I have printed out all the census entries for Cackle Street but am trying to pin down the … read more

17th December 2013

Anonymous
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WW1 Residents of Bexhill

As a local historian in Horley I am trying to find the Bexhill address of Henry Webber in 1915/16. He moved from Horley in early December 1915. He was a member of the Stock Exchange for 40 years and very active in local politics in Surrey and “Good Works” in Horley. At the age of … read more

7th December 2013

David Hall
Beacon Hill

I have recently been told that the houses on Beacon Hill are built on what was once the grounds of a manor house. Does anyone know anything about a manor house that existed in Sidley? … read more

19th September 2013

Francesca Rymer
Inskipp

Can anyone help me with the Inskipp family from Battle. My mother came from St Leonards but I recall there being graves in Battle churchyard for several Inskipp’s. We had many old documents at home relating to the Battle Poor Law or other alms and the Overseer was an Inskipp. My family gave them to … read more

20th October 2012

Hilary Beechey
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Bus Routes of the Past

Researching two photographs I am unable to find what the route or service numbers are. 1) Southdown original livery ie pre 1969 number blind 1*2 so is this 152? as middle is obliterated. 2) 1915 single deck bus with board on front Beckley-Northiam-Bride-Westfield- Hastings and passing near to a pub at a junction, registration AP7319, … read more

12th August 2011

G Dinnage
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Cattle Trough in Battle

I’m trying to track down all the cattle / horse troughs that were erected by an association called the Metropolitan Drinking Fountain and Cattle Trough Association. Once such trough was erected in Battle in 1911 near the old market. It has probably been moved during roadworks etc. Does anyone know what became of it? … read more

22nd March 2010

Alan Underwood
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Battle Workhouse

Is anyone doing research on Battle workhouse around the 1840s or 1850’s? My great grandfather was born there in 1840 and lived there for at least ten years, maybe more. I’m trying to get as much information on conditions, etc, at the time as part of my research. I will be visiting Battle for 2 … read more

15th March 2010

Allan Millham
3
Virgins Lane

Has anyone got any information about the history of Virgins Lane or any suggestions as to how I can research it? … read more

11th February 2010

Amanda Kerr
Local Historic Society

I am new to the area and am very interested in local history. Does anyone know of a local history group I could join. Thank you. … read more

21st October 2008

Joanne Mitchell
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