by Hilly | Jun 19, 2019 | Journal
Well Sussex Day didn’t start bright and cheerful did it – rain and more rain! But by the time I went into Chichester to meet my guests for the walking tour of the City, the rain had stopped and by the end of the tour the sun was shining! I wonder what the...
by Hilly | May 27, 2019 | Journal
Roman week has returned to Chichester this Spring Bank Holiday with a wealth of things to see and do, to remind us all of our ancient heritage. Chichester is one of the few original Roman towns in the country that can boast such wonderfully intact walls. We really...
by Hilly | Apr 18, 2018 | Journal
I can hardly believe that Chichester’s Street Art Festival took place five years ago! Most of the works were removed almost immediately after the temporary planning permission had expired as many locals were ‘champing at the bit’ to ensure that...
by Hilly | Apr 5, 2018 | Journal
There has recently been an exhibition centred on street art at the Otter Gallery at the University of Chichester based on the experiences of two of the professors at the university: Hugo Frey and Dick Ellis. This is something that interests me a great deal. One of the...
by Hilly | Apr 5, 2018 | Journal
Celebrations are going on throughout the world in 2018 to commemorate Leonard Bernstein’s centennial year! And not least in Chichester! A wide ranging programme of events have been announced – concerts, ballet, workshops, revues, jazz, talks, film shows,...
by Hilly | Mar 23, 2018 | Journal
Whilst I was on duty in Chichester Cathedral a couple of days ago, I was chatting with the erstwhile head guide – a fount of all knowledge. He mentioned the hedgehogs in the North Transept, as if I was well aware of them. So I had to come clean and admit that...
