by Hilly | Jun 16, 2020 | Journal
Today, the 16th June is Sussex Day and we celebrate this with the martlet flag flying throughout our beautiful little corner of the world! So what are we celebrating? And why today? And what is a martlet? Though many like to disagree, we have actually been divided...
by Hilly | May 23, 2020 | Journal
As you take a walk around Chichester or go for a bike ride through the villages close to the Goodwood Estate keep your eyes peeled for examples of these old ‘stone’ plaques on buildings and cottages….. But these plaques have not been carved out of...
by Hilly | May 14, 2020 | Journal
English is so confusing ….. I always have to make sure I explain myself when I’m talking about the South Downs with foreign visitors who come on my guided walks. They must wonder what on earth I mean! I must sound really silly! How can a range of...
by Hilly | Apr 30, 2020 | Journal
The ancient gravestone of William Peachey is set into the wall of All Saints Church in the downland village of East Dean. It has become quite famous, people come from far and wide to look at this 17th century stonemason’s workmanship, or more correctly his lack...
by Hilly | Apr 30, 2020 | Journal
If you’ve ever been into Zizzi’s at the bottom of Chichester’s South Street you may have wondered, whilst waiting for your pizza or pasta to arrive, what the building used to be…. The clue is in the name of the little street beside it!! Above...
by Hilly | Apr 28, 2020 | Journal
When we are allowed to venture a little further afield on our daily walks, there are lots of historical gems to look out for! And this one is brilliant….. Bosham churchyard has the gravestone of one Thomas Barrow, who died at sea on 13th October 1759. He was...
