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Untold Stories - Beachy Head, by Sheila Ryan, published 30 October 2010 (196 pp., Seaford: S. B. Publications, ISBN-10: 1857703642 & ISBN-13: 9781857703641) accessible at: East Sussex Libraries

Overlooking the English Channel, on the south coast of England, Beachy Head, with its 535ft high chalk cliffs, is one of England's most popular beauty spots, with a million people visiting to walk and enjoy the breathtaking landscape each year. Yet, despite the magnificence, this is a deadly and notorious place which over the centuries has encountered ruthless smugglers, sinister murders, spectral sightings and tragic suicides. Told for the first time from witness accounts of lifeboatmen, cliff rescue teams, lighthouse keepers and those who believed their story would never be told; retrace their footsteps on the headland as you discover the monuments, memories and mysteries of Untold Stories - Beachy Head.
The author, Sheila Ryan lives in Surrey with her family and dog. She works as a paramedic in London and also has a MA in Creative & Professional Writing. Sheila is an editor for LAMP, a magazine for the Association of Lighthouse Keepers.

Midhurst Parish Boundary, by Sheila Ryan, published September 2012 in Midhurst Magazine (No 16, article, pp.5-6, Autumn 2012, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16355]

History of the boundary of the parish of Midhurst, with map and photographs of boundary stones. See also colour map on back cover of magazine.

The Education Boom, by Sheila Ryan, published April 2013 in Midhurst Magazine (No 17, article, pp.3-4, Spring 2013, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16355]

Background to the development of National and Elementary Schools in the Midhurst area during the 19th century.

Heyshott School (1863-1951), by Sheila Ryan, published April 2013 in Midhurst Magazine (No 17, article, pp.7-8, Spring 2013, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16355]

Short history of the small Heyshott School, which closed in 1951. Includes photo of Heyshott school children taken in 1902.

Bepton School (1882-1947), by Sheila Ryan, published April 2013 in Midhurst Magazine (No 17, article, pp.9-12, Spring 2013, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16355]

Short history of Bepton School, now 2 houses, one of which is the former school and the other, the school house.

West Lavington School (1853-2008), by Sheila Ryan, published April 2013 in Midhurst Magazine (No 17, article, pp.13-15, Spring 2003, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16355]

Short history of West Lavington School, with recent photo.

Conservation and Change, by Sheila Ryan, published September 2013 in Midhurst Magazine (No 18, article, pp.7-14, Autumn 2013, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16355]

Lengthy article evaluating the changes in the layout, design and buildings of Midhurst, mostly between 1970 and 2013. Includes many photos.

The Angel on the Front Cover, by Sheila Ryan, published September 2014 in Midhurst Magazine (No 20, article, pp.3-4, Autumn 2014, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16355]

Account of the life and work of Adrian Hill, reknowned artist, who lived in Midhurst for many years. Reproduction of 'Angel of the South' painting appears of the front cover of the magazine.

Along the Lines, by Sheila Ryan, published April 2015 in Midhurst Magazine (No 21, article, pp.8-15, Spring 2015, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16355]

Railways, stations and the surrounding areas from Victorian times to the present day. Includes numerous photos and accounts from local people.

Activity on the Canals, by Sheila Ryan, published September 2015 in Midhurst Magazine (No 22, article, pp.11-14, Autumn 2015, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16355]

General history of canal building, with reference to the Rother Navigation, the Arun Navigation and the local bridges and wharves. Includes a number of photos and information about local people.