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Editorial to first edition of Midhurst Heritage, by Bridget Howard, published April 2004 in Midhurst Heritage (No 1, article, pp.3-3, Spring 2004, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

Editorial welcoming the first edition of Midhurst Heritage, a new twice yearly magazine published by the Midhurst Society, which complements the existing Newsletter.

Elizabeth House, Midhurst, by Bridget Howard, published April 2004 in Midhurst Heritage (No 1, article, pp.8-9, Spring 2004, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

History of Elizabeth House, Midhurst, reputed to have been built in the mid 15th century. From 1904-1948, it was the home of Matthew Burnett, known as the Hermit of Midhurst.

Knockhundred Row, Rumbolds Hill and Duck Lane, by Bridget Howard, published October 2004 in Midhurst Heritage (No 2, article, pp.6-7, Autumn 2004, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

The origins of some of the street names of Midhurst.

NOT the Market House!, by Bridget Howard, published April 2005 in Midhurst Heritage (No 3, article, pp.5-6, Spring 2004, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

The story of the Midhurst building known as the Market House, from its beginnings in the 13th century. It was owned by the Cobden family for much of the 17th and 18th centuries. Plus the origins of the Real Market House!

The Rother Navigation, by Bridget Howard, published October 2005 in Midhurst Heritage (No 4, article, pp.4-6, Autumn 2005, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

The story of the Rother Navigation, from its beginning in 1791 to the present day.

Fire at Cowdray!, by Bridget Howard, published April 2006 in Midhurst Heritage (No 5, article, pp.4-5, Spring 2006, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

The dramatic tale of the devastating fire at Cowdray in 1793 , and its tragic aftermath.

Tan Hill revisited, by Bridget Howard, published April 2006 in Midhurst Heritage (No 5, article, pp.11-11, Spring 2006, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

Further suggestions as to the origins of the name 'Tan Hill' in Midhurst, also known as St Ann's Hill or Castle Hill.

The de Bohuns of Ford, by Bridget Howard, published October 2006 in Midhurst Heritage (No 6, article, pp.6-7, Autumn 2006, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

The early history of the de Bohun family, known as the first lords of Midhurst. They lived at Ford in the 12th and 13th centuries, before moving to a splendid new home - Cowdray.

Lost - One Moat. Where is the Coudreye Moat?, by Bridget Howard, published October 2006 in Midhurst Heritage (No 6, article, pp.7-7, Autumn 2006, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

Research into whether or not there was a moat at medieval Coudreye. All the evidence appears to suggest that there was not!

The West End, by Bridget Howard, published October 2006 in Midhurst Heritage (No 6, article, pp.8-9, Autumn 2006, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

First in a series of articles featuring the historic streets of Midhurst. This article covers West Street and nearby areas.

Benbow Pond, by Bridget Howard, published October 2006 in Midhurst Heritage (No 6, article, pp.11-11, Autumn 2006, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

Update on the origins of the name of Benbow Pond - possibly from George Benbowe, a tenant of Sir William Fitzwilliam of Cowdray in the mid 16th century.

Seventeenth Century Tradesmen's Tokens, by Bridget Howard, published October 2006 in Midhurst Heritage (No 6, article, pp.11-12, Autumn 2006, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

The general history of trade tokens and their origins and uses in Sussex, with particular reference to Midhurst.

Beyond the Pale, by Bridget Howard, published April 2007 in Midhurst Heritage (No 7, article, pp.4-4, Spring 2007, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

Second in a series of articles featuring the historic streets of Midhurst. This article covers West Street and continues on the other side of the town ditch.

The Ebenezer Chapel, by Bridget Howard, published April 2007 in Midhurst Heritage (No 7, article, pp.6-6, Spring 2007, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

Short history of the Ebenezer Chapel, Bepton Road, Midhurst, a non-conformist church built in 1840. It was the place of worship for members of the Countess of Huntingdon's Connection, a sect of Calvinists Methodists.

Midhurst A Century Ago, by Bridget Howard, published April 2007 in Midhurst Heritage (No 7, article, pp.7-10, Spring 2007, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

Article which paints a vivid picture of society, education, trade and life in Edwardian Midhurst.

How Old is Midhurst?, by Bridget Howard, published April 2007 in Midhurst Heritage (No 7, article, pp.8-9, Spring 2007, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

Article discussing the possible origins of Midhurst in Saxon times, and its development as a Norman town.

The Bells of Midhurst, by Bridget Howard, published April 2007 in Midhurst Heritage (No 7, article, pp.13-14, Spring 2007, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

The history of the many bells in Midhurst, both religious and secular.

Midhurst Church, Savaric the Insane and Easebourne Priory, by Bridget Howard, published November 2007 in Midhurst Heritage (No 8, article, pp.4-5, Autumn 2007, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

The history of these religious establishments in Midhurst in the Middle Ages.

What is a Burgage?, by Bridget Howard, published November 2007 in Midhurst Heritage (No 8, article, pp.6-7, Autumn 2007, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

The origins of the Medieval Burgage system and its relevance in Midhurst.

The Book of Orders and Rules. The management of the Tudor household at Cowdray, by Bridget Howard, published May 2008 in Midhurst Heritage (No 9, article, pp.7-7, Spring 2008, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

Detailed instructions for the management of his household, written in 1595 by the second Viscount Montague.

Who was Who in 14th Century Midhurst?, by Bridget Howard, published May 2008 in Midhurst Heritage (No 9, article, pp.8-9, Spring 2008, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

Tradesmen in 14th century Midhurst, from taxation records (the Lay Subsidy). A number of names from that date are included.

Roman Midhurst, by Bridget Howard, published May 2008 in Midhurst Heritage (No 9, article, pp.11-11, Spring 2008, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

Known and possible Roman roads, trackways and habitations in Midhurst and the surrounding areas.

Millstones at Bignor. Was the Domesday Book wrong?, by Bridget Howard, published May 2008 in Midhurst Heritage (No 9, article, pp.14-14, Spring 2008, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

Millstones and quarries in Bignor and surrounding areas, in Norman times.

The Gunpowder Plot and Viscount Montague, by Bridget Howard, published November 2008 in Midhurst Heritage (No 10, article, pp.6-7, Autumn 2008, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

The link between Cowdray, the 1st Viscount Montague and the Gunpowder Plot of 1605.

The Curfew Tolls the Knell of Parting Day, by Bridget Howard, published November 2008 in Midhurst Heritage (No 10, article, pp.7-10, Autumn 2008, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

Midhurst's 900+ year legacy of night-time security: the Curfew Bell which is rung every night at 8pm.

The Creative Captain Freemantle, by Bridget Howard, published November 2008 in Midhurst Heritage (No 10, article, pp.8-9, Autumn 2008, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

The creative story-telling imagination of Captain Moses Freemantle, manager of the Spread Eagle in Midhurst in the 1920s and 1930s.

The Lost Manor of Todham, by Bridget Howard, published November 2008 in Midhurst Heritage (No 10, article, pp.10-11, Autumn 2008, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

The early history of the missing manor of Todham, situated to the east of West Lavington.

Cowdray and the iconography of Henry VIII, by Bridget Howard, published 2011 in Sussex Archæological Collections (vol. 149, article, pp.173-184) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 18614] & The Keep [LIB/500367] & S.A.S. library   View Online

The early Tudor mansion of Cowdray (at Midhurst) was devastated by fire in 1793 and, conserved by a Lottery Grant, it is now open to the public. At first sight it appears to have been typical of the houses built by members of Henry VIII's Court, but recent research is showing a property that was very different from the other mansions of the day. They displayed their possessors' importance; Cowdray, by contrast very much smaller, barely acknowledged its owner and was filled with symbolic references to the king. This article attempts to interpret the iconography and explain a unique house.

Ale for Everyone, by Bridget Howard, published September 2014 in Midhurst Magazine (No 20, article, pp.10-12, Autumn 2014, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16355]

General history of pubs and pub buildings, with examples from Midhurst. Includes a number of photos.

The Rother Navigation, by Bridget Howard, published September 2015 in Midhurst Magazine (No 22, article, pp.7-10, Autumn 2015, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16355]

History of the Rother Navigation from its inception in the 18th century to issues and problems in the present day. Updates the original article by Bridget Howard published in 2005 in Midhurst Heritage Issue No 4, and includes more photos.

Bridget's Midhurst Meanderings - Church Bells, by Bridget Howard, published September 2019 in Midhurst Magazine (No 30, article, pp.25-25, Autumn 2019, Midhurst Society & printed at IngramSpark) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16355]

Short article about the church bells of Midhurstg.