Publications
1779. A Story of Old Shoreham, by Frederick Harrison and illustrated by Stanley L. Wood, published 1899 (S. P. C. K.) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 12791] & West Sussex Libraries
From Playground to Battlefield, A Story of Old Rye, by Frederick Harrison, published 1901 (S. P. C. K.) accessible at: West Sussex Libraries
Historical and literary associations of Brighton and Hove, by Frederick Harrison, published 1906 (Hove: Combridges) accessible at: The Keep [LIB/502520]
Notes on Sussex Churches, by Frederick Harrison, published 1906 (75 pp., Hove: Combridges) accessible at: & West Sussex Libraries & East Sussex Libraries
Rupert Dudleigh: A Story of Old Brighton, by Frederick Harrison, published 1907 (S. P. C. K.) accessible at: & West Sussex Libraries & East Sussex Libraries
Notes on Sussex Churches, by Frederick Harrison, published 1908 (2nd edition, 142 pp., Hove: Combridges) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 5908][Lib 1910] & West Sussex Libraries & East Sussex Libraries
De Montfort's Squire: A Story of the Battle of Lewes, by Frederick Harrison, published 1909 (S. P. C. K.) accessible at: & West Sussex Libraries & East Sussex Libraries
Notes on Sussex Churches, by Frederick Harrison, published 1911 (3rd edition, 186 pp. & 4 plates, Hove: Combridges) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 3181] & R.I.B.A. Library & West Sussex Libraries & East Sussex Libraries
Notes on Sussex Churches, by Frederick Harrison, published 1920 (4th edition, 222 pp., Hove: Combridges) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 85] & The Keep [LIB/504677][Lib/502183] & West Sussex Libraries & East Sussex Libraries
A Bepton Farmer's Goods, 1577 , by Fredrick Harrison, published November 1926 in Sussex Notes & Queries (vol. I no. 4, article, pp.120-121) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 8950] & The Keep [LIB/500203] & S.A.S. library
Oldland Mill, Keymer, by Frederick Harrison, F.S.., published November 1927 in Sussex Notes & Queries (vol. I no. 8, article, p.255) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 8950] & The Keep [LIB/500203] & S.A.S. library
The Photographic Record Society, by Frederick Harrison, M.A., F.S.A., published 1929 in Sussex County Magazine (vol. III no. 6, article, p.360) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2307] & The Keep [LIB/500139]
"Sussex Dialect" addenda, by Frederick Harrison, published February 1929 in Sussex Notes & Queries (vol. II no. 5, note, pp.156-158) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 8951] & The Keep [LIB/500204] & S.A.S. library
Sussex Ploughs , by Frederick Harrison, F.S.A., published February 1930 in Sussex Notes & Queries (vol. III no. 2, article, pp.46-49) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 8952][Lib 8221] & The Keep [LIB/500205] & S.A.S. library
Oldland Mill and Museum, by F. H. [F. Harrison], published November 1930 in Sussex Notes & Queries (vol. III no. 4, note, p.127) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 8952][Lib 8221] & The Keep [LIB/500205] & S.A.S. library
The Story of Brighton, Hove and Neighbourhood, by Frederick Harrison, published 1931 (Reprinted from the Brighton Gazette, Brighton: Southern Publishing Company) accessible at: & West Sussex Libraries & East Sussex Libraries
Oldland Mill and Museum, Keymer, Hassocks , by Frederick Harrison, published August 1931 in Sussex Notes & Queries (vol. III no. 7, article, pp.197-199) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 8952][Lib 8221] & The Keep [LIB/500205] & S.A.S. library
The Lady Anne of Cleves, by Frederick Harrison, F.S.A., published 1932 in Sussex County Magazine (vol. VI no. 6, article, pp.375-378) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 9325] & The Keep [LIB/500175]
The Church of St. Mary, Broadwater, by Frederick Harrison, F.S.A. and O. H. Leeney, F.R.S.A., published 1933 in Sussex Archæological Collections (vol. 74, article, pp.99-130) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2159] & The Keep [LIB/500355] & S.A.S. library
The Story of Old Hove Street, by Frederick Harrison, F.S.A., published 1933 in Sussex County Magazine (vol. VII no. 4, article, pp.242-245) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2312] & The Keep [LIB/500176]
"The Royal Escape", by Frederick Harrison, published 1933 in Sussex County Magazine (vol. VII no. 7, article, pp.450-451) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2312] & The Keep [LIB/500176]
A Sussex Wagon , by Frederick Harrison, published May 1933 in Sussex Notes & Queries (vol. IV no. 5, article, p.122) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2203][Lib 8222][Lib 8861] & The Keep [LIB/500206] & S.A.S. library
Boundary Marks, by Frederick Harrison, published August 1933 in Sussex Notes & Queries (vol. IV no. 7, reply, p.224) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2203][Lib 8222][Lib 8861] & The Keep [LIB/500206] & S.A.S. library
The Parish Church of Brighton, by Frederick Harrison, published 1934 (Southern Counties Publishing & Advertising Co.)
Review in Sussex Notes and Queries, November 1934:Mr. Harrison has compiled a very useful little handbook of the modern Parish Church of St. Peter, Brighton, giving its history from its foundation in 1824, when the town was reaping the benefit of its popularity with the Regent who by then was reigning as George IV. The architect was Sir Charles Barry, who afterwards built the present Houses of Parliament. It did not become the Parish Church till 1873, the Mother Church being that of St. Nicholas, on the hill.
Mr. Harrison has had the assistance of Mr. O. H. Leeney, F.R.S.A., who contributes some notes on the architecture, the original building and the later alterations and additions. Dr. Chastey Hector describes the fine Willis organ, and Mr. John T. Rickman gives an account of the bells and of the well-known Society of Ringers, who stand high in the difficult art of change-ringing.
Besides a general description of the Church, Mr. Harrison gives information about the Rectors and Vicars. Till 1252 the Rectors were appointed by St. Pancras, Lewes, after which Lewes retained the Rectorial tithes and appointed Vicars. This continued till the dissolution of the monastery in 1539.
There are also sections dealing with the Churchwardens, of which Brighton had the unusual number of three, 'two substantial fishermen and one landman'; the three-decker pulpit, the Parish Register and the Vicarage house. An illustration of the Vicarage in Nile Street is given, but it was at an older Vicarage still, near Brighton Place, that the Duke of Wellington received part of his education under the Rev. Henry Michell, then Vicar of Brighton. This does away with the tradition that Arthur Wellesley was at school at Rottingdean (see p.109).
The pamphlet has a foreword by the present Vicar of Brighton, the Rev. Canon A. C. W. Rose, and a frontispiece giving a view of the Church from the south. Major Penn's help in the matter is also acknowledged.
Mr. Harrison is to be congratulated on having produced a very satisfactory handbook on a somewhat difficult subject.
Mr. Harrison has had the assistance of Mr. O. H. Leeney, F.R.S.A., who contributes some notes on the architecture, the original building and the later alterations and additions. Dr. Chastey Hector describes the fine Willis organ, and Mr. John T. Rickman gives an account of the bells and of the well-known Society of Ringers, who stand high in the difficult art of change-ringing.
Besides a general description of the Church, Mr. Harrison gives information about the Rectors and Vicars. Till 1252 the Rectors were appointed by St. Pancras, Lewes, after which Lewes retained the Rectorial tithes and appointed Vicars. This continued till the dissolution of the monastery in 1539.
There are also sections dealing with the Churchwardens, of which Brighton had the unusual number of three, 'two substantial fishermen and one landman'; the three-decker pulpit, the Parish Register and the Vicarage house. An illustration of the Vicarage in Nile Street is given, but it was at an older Vicarage still, near Brighton Place, that the Duke of Wellington received part of his education under the Rev. Henry Michell, then Vicar of Brighton. This does away with the tradition that Arthur Wellesley was at school at Rottingdean (see p.109).
The pamphlet has a foreword by the present Vicar of Brighton, the Rev. Canon A. C. W. Rose, and a frontispiece giving a view of the Church from the south. Major Penn's help in the matter is also acknowledged.
Mr. Harrison is to be congratulated on having produced a very satisfactory handbook on a somewhat difficult subject.
Sketches of Sussex Churches, by Frederick Harrison, F.S.A., published November 1934 in Sussex Notes & Queries (vol. V no. 4, note, p.123) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2204][Lib 8223][Lib 8862] & The Keep [LIB/500207] & S.A.S. library
Brighton As It Was: The Old Market, by Frederick Harrison, M.A., published 1935 in Sussex County Magazine (vol. IX no. 1, article, pp.44-45) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 9330] & The Keep [LIB/500179]
Brighton As It Was: The Old Vicarage in Nile Street, by Frederick Harrison, M.A., published 1935 in Sussex County Magazine (vol. IX no. 2, article, pp.108-109) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 9330] & The Keep [LIB/500179]
Brighton As It Was: The Countess of Huntingdon's Chapel, by Frederick Harrison, M.A., published 1935 in Sussex County Magazine (vol. IX no. 3, article, p.172) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 9330] & The Keep [LIB/500179]
Brighton As It Was: The Black Lion Street Brewery, by Frederick Harrison, M.A., published 1935 in Sussex County Magazine (vol. IX no. 4, article, p.251) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 9330] & The Keep [LIB/500179]
The Story of West Street, Brighton, by Frederick Harrison, M.A., published 1935 in Sussex County Magazine (vol. IX no. 10, article, pp.627-632) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 9330] & The Keep [LIB/500180]
Mural Paintings in Sussex Churches, by F. Harrison, published November 1935 in Sussex Notes & Queries (vol. V no. 8, query, pp.252-253) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2204][Lib 8223][Lib 8862] & The Keep [LIB/500207] & S.A.S. library
Huns Stable and the Tunnel, Black Rock, Brighton, by Frederick Harrison, F.S.A., published 1936 in Sussex County Magazine (vol. X no. 7, article, pp.501-502) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2315][Lib 9331] & The Keep [LIB/500181]
The Tenantry Lands, Brighton , by Frederick Harrison, F.S.A., published February 1936 in Sussex Notes & Queries (vol. VI no. 1, article, pp.6-9) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 12537][Lib 8863][Lib 8224] & The Keep [LIB/500208] & S.A.S. library
Sussex Antiquities , by Frederick Harrison, F.S.A., published August 1936 in Sussex Notes & Queries (vol. VI no. 3, article, pp.84-86) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 12537][Lib 8863][Lib 8224] & The Keep [LIB/500208] & S.A.S. library
Old Brighton - Old Preston - Old Hove, by Frederick Harrison, F.S.A. and James Sharp North, published 1937 (Brighton: J. S. North) accessible at: The Keep [LIB/504891] & West Sussex Libraries
Review in by Michael Holland in Sussex Notes and Queries, February 1938:Brighton has engaged the attention of more than one writer of late. To Mr. Sitwell, for example, appealed the baroque Rococo of the Pavilion, so completely in tune with its Royal Inhabitant and his followers, and an excellent book he made of it.
But though several accounts have been written from time to time of the town, all are surpassed, as historical records, by the book under review with its fascinating and comprehensive description and its 80 clear and interesting drawings and photographs.
In other country towns of note, the main feature is often their Cathedral or Castle. Brighton has no such majestic buildings, but there are many picturesque houses and inns, often linked with lives of those "worthies" to whose quiet or eccentric lives we turn with pleasure in these days of hustle and worry.
The extracts from ordinances and deeds of early days make good reading. For instance, few towns, we imagine, can show more variations in spelling than Brighton. They run to several dozen in this case, but Colonel Popham's attempt, as late as 1649, seems the furthest fetched of all. On page 35, we are told that he sent an order to Captain Wheatley of the Warspite as follows: "Hearing from some members of the House serving for Sussex and from the governor of Rye that the coast has been infested with pirates and picaroons since the surprise of the Robert frigate, appointed for that service, you are to repair with your vessel to Rye and Bredhempson (Brighton) and other ports and creeks of Sussex and acquaint the people that you are ordered to attend there and convoy vessels bound to London with corn, etc."
In 1301, Shoreham, Bryghthelmston and Portsmouth were summoned to send one ship to the King (Edward I) at Berwick. In 1324, William Vivian was appointed 'to select mariners from the town of Shorham, Howe, Bryghneston (Brighton) . . . for the equipment of ships of the town of Shorham, ordered for the King's service.'
In spite of no harbour, mackerel fishing flourished off Brighton during most of the 18th century, and at one time it is told that some 6o boats and about 1,000 men and women were connected with the industry. One regrets, by the way, to read that the last of the 'Hog Boats' was burnt in a Fifth of November bonfire on its accustomed beach.
The drawings and photographs in this book are of high quality, as to selection and reproduction.
From an artistic point of view we would draw the attention of the reader to "The Lanes, from Popular Row," p.8o, as one among several delightful drawings, supported by many most interesting photographs.
Lovers of Sussex should buy this book, to keep.
But though several accounts have been written from time to time of the town, all are surpassed, as historical records, by the book under review with its fascinating and comprehensive description and its 80 clear and interesting drawings and photographs.
In other country towns of note, the main feature is often their Cathedral or Castle. Brighton has no such majestic buildings, but there are many picturesque houses and inns, often linked with lives of those "worthies" to whose quiet or eccentric lives we turn with pleasure in these days of hustle and worry.
The extracts from ordinances and deeds of early days make good reading. For instance, few towns, we imagine, can show more variations in spelling than Brighton. They run to several dozen in this case, but Colonel Popham's attempt, as late as 1649, seems the furthest fetched of all. On page 35, we are told that he sent an order to Captain Wheatley of the Warspite as follows: "Hearing from some members of the House serving for Sussex and from the governor of Rye that the coast has been infested with pirates and picaroons since the surprise of the Robert frigate, appointed for that service, you are to repair with your vessel to Rye and Bredhempson (Brighton) and other ports and creeks of Sussex and acquaint the people that you are ordered to attend there and convoy vessels bound to London with corn, etc."
In 1301, Shoreham, Bryghthelmston and Portsmouth were summoned to send one ship to the King (Edward I) at Berwick. In 1324, William Vivian was appointed 'to select mariners from the town of Shorham, Howe, Bryghneston (Brighton) . . . for the equipment of ships of the town of Shorham, ordered for the King's service.'
In spite of no harbour, mackerel fishing flourished off Brighton during most of the 18th century, and at one time it is told that some 6o boats and about 1,000 men and women were connected with the industry. One regrets, by the way, to read that the last of the 'Hog Boats' was burnt in a Fifth of November bonfire on its accustomed beach.
The drawings and photographs in this book are of high quality, as to selection and reproduction.
From an artistic point of view we would draw the attention of the reader to "The Lanes, from Popular Row," p.8o, as one among several delightful drawings, supported by many most interesting photographs.
Lovers of Sussex should buy this book, to keep.
Deryk Carver's Bible, by Frederick Harrison, F.S.A., published August 1938 in Sussex Notes & Queries (vol. VII no. 3, article, pp.72-73) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 12536][Lib 8864][Lib 2206] & The Keep [LIB/500209] & S.A.S. library
Old Brighton - Old Preston - Old Hove, by Frederick Harrison, F.S.A. and James Sharp North, published 11 October 1974 (new edition, originally published 1937, ix + 204 pp. & 3 leaves of plates, Hassocks: Flare Books, ISBN-10: 0901759481 & ISBN-13: 9780901759481) accessible at: R.I.B.A. Library & West Sussex Libraries & East Sussex Libraries
St Mary's Broadwater: The Parish Church of Worthing, by Frederick Harrison, published (no date) (pamphlet) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 4982]
Sompting Church, by Frederick Harrison, published (no date) (pamphlet) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 5014] & West Sussex Libraries