by Hilly | Feb 11, 2021 | Journal
Isn’t this a magnificent memorial! Sadly only the top half remains! You can see it in the church of St Andrew at West Dean. It is a reminder of the Lewknor family who purchased the Manor of West Dean in 1588. They held it until 1706 when, through marriage, it...
by Hilly | Jan 18, 2021 | Journal
Just after Christmas we went for a walk through Burton Park near Duncton. The delightful little church looks a little incongruous next to the early 19th century mansion, but this can easily be overlooked as the park setting is simply stunning! I wish I had read up...
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...
