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A Walk Round Chichester Cathedral, by Francis W. Steer, published c.1950 (pamphlet) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 3605]

The West and East Sussex Record Offices, by Francis W. Steer, published 1954 accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 14773][Lib 11488]

Church of St Mary the Virgin, Barnham, by Francis W. Steer, published 1954 (pamphlet) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 4845][Lib 6713]

Descriptive Report on Quarter Sessions, Other Official and Ecclesiastical Records in the Custody of County Councils of East and West Sussex, by Francis W. Steer, published December 1954 (224 pp., Lewes: East Sussex County Council, ISBN-10: 0900348119 & ISBN-13: 9780900348112) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 3322][Lib 5609]

Chichester Papers Nos 1-51 (With indexes), by Francis W. Steer, published 1955 (Chichester City Council) accessible at: West Sussex Libraries

Bishop Edward Story and the Chichester Cross, by Francis W. Steer, F.S.A., published 1955 (Chichester Papers no. 1, Chichester City Council) accessible at: West Sussex Libraries

The first in the official series to be known as "Chichester Papers" suggest a future bright with promise. The general editor, Mr. Steer, County Archivist for both East and West Sussex, knows intimately the material available for historians, antiquarians and others, the extent to which it has been utilised, and the most recent results obtained. He begins the first Paper with the remark "Chichester is a city of surprises." It is, indeed, in many senses. When Paper 1 was on its way through the press, for example, definitive evidence as to the exact date of Bishop Story's death suddenly emerged - just in time to be printed as a postscript. The monographs are uniform in size, printed in good type on good paper, and easy of reference because the stout paper cover is in each case of a different colour. There is plenty still to discover, and every hope of conditions favourable to such further additions to knowledge.

The Grey Friars in Chichester, by Francis W. Steer, F.S.A., published 1955 (Chichester Papers no. 2, Chichester City Council) accessible at: West Sussex Libraries

The Story of Chichester Cathedral, by Arthur Stuart Duncan-Jones and Francis W. Steer, published 1955 (Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2566][Lib 12948] & West Sussex Libraries

The Obsequies of the Seventh Viscount Montague in Brussels, 1797, by F. W. Steer, published May 1955 in Sussex Notes & Queries (vol. XIV nos. 5 & 6, article, pp.91-95) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 8232][Lib 2213] & The Keep [LIB/500216] & S.A.S. library

The Museum at Chichester, by F. W. Steer, F.S.A., published November 1955 in Sussex Notes & Queries (vol. XIV nos. 7 & 8, article, pp.121-123) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 8232][Lib 2213] & The Keep [LIB/500216] & S.A.S. library

Chichester City Charters, by Francis W. Steer, F.S.A., published 1956 (Chichester Papers no. 3, Chichester City Council) accessible at: West Sussex Libraries

Some Casual Relics of Antiquity , by Lucy B. Ellis and edited by Francis W. Steer, F.S.A., published 1956 (Chichester Papers no. 4, Chichester City Council)

The Little Churches of Chichester, by Lindsay Fleming and edited by Francis W. Steer, F.S.A., published 1956 (Chichester Papers no. 5, Chichester City Council)

The Archaeology of Chichester City Walks, by Arthur Edward Wilson and edited by Francis W. Steer, F.S.A., published 1956 (Chichester Papers no. 6, Chichester City Council)

Chichester as the Romans Called It, by Edwaed Done and edited by Francis W. Steer, F.S.A., published 1956 (Chichester Papers no. 7, Chichester City Council)

Two Cathedral Organists: Thomas Weelkes, 1601-1623, and Thomas Kelway, 1720-1744, by Charles Edward Welch and edited by Francis W. Steer, F.S.A., published 1956 (Chichester Papers no. 8, Chichester City Council)

The Chichester Theatre, by Francis W. Steer, F.S.A., published 1956 (Chichester Papers no. 9, 11 pp. & 4 leaves of plates, Chichester City Council) accessible at: R.I.B.A. Library & West Sussex Libraries

John Philipot's Roll of the Constables of Dover Castle and Lord Wardens of the Cinque Ports, 1627, edited by Francis W. Steer, published 1956 (London: G. Bell & Sons) accessible at: The Keep [LIB/504243] & West Sussex Libraries

Among the Ashburnham muniments now deposited in the East Sussex Record Office is the original of this volume. It was compiled by John Philipot, Somerset Herald, for presentation to George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham, and Lord Warden, of whom a fine portrait forms the frontispiece of this book. It consists of brief notices of the Constables and Wardens - real or alleged - from the time of Edward the Confessor down to 1627, each with a coloured drawing of his shield of arms. It is these shields which, although the earlier are apocryphal or antedated, give value and charm to the book; they have all been carefully and exactly reproduced by Mr. Steer and make an attractive display of heraldry. Many of the coats have connections with Sussex - as Ashburnham, Burghersh, FitzAlan, Fynes, Guldeford, Poynings, etc. Mr. Steer gives a useful Introduction on Philipot and his Roll; and the present distinguished Lord Warden, Sir Winston Churchill, contributes a commendatory Foreword.

A Relic of an 18th Century Isolation Hospital [Binderton], by Francis W Steer, published 1956 (article) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 5319]

From 'The Lancet', 28 Jan 1956

A Sussex Mansion in the Eighteenth Century, by Francis W. Steer, published 1956 in Sussex Archæological Collections (vol. 94, article, pp.13-34) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2179] & The Keep [LIB/500335] & S.A.S. library

Sussex Churches and their Treasures, by Francis W. Steer, F.S.A., published 1957 (Sussex Historic Churches Trust) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 4610][Lib 7102] & East Sussex Libraries

Black and white photographs and explanatory text

The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Apuldram, by Francis W Steer, published 1957 (pamphlet) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 6516]

Bishop Montague's Personal Accounts, 1636-1638., by Francis W. Steer, published 1957 in Sussex Archæological Collections (vol. 95, article, pp.28-41) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2180] & The Keep [LIB/500334] & S.A.S. library

Notes on an early fireback at Yale University, by Francis W. Steer, published January 1957 in Yale University Library Gazette (vol. 31, no. 3, article, pp.137-141)

The fireback was from Sussex.

Carved Beam at Westbourne Church Sussex. A Problem of Identification, by Francis W Steer, published 1958 accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 1838]

Some Notes on Eartham, by Francis W Steer, published 1958 (pamphlet) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 5335]

A Short History and description of Halnaker House, by Francis W. Steer, published 1958 (Chichester: Moore & Tillyer) accessible at: West Sussex Libraries

The Heraldic Ceiling at the Bishop's Palace, Chichester, by Francis W. Steer, F.S.A., published 1958 (Chichester Papers no. 10, 11 pp. & 4 leaves of plates, Chichester City Council) accessible at: R.I.B.A. Library & West Sussex Libraries

The Chichester Canal, by Francis W. Steer, F.S.A., published 1958 (Chichester Papers no. 11, Chichester City Council)

The Vicar's Hall, Chichester and its Undercroft, by Francis W. Steer, F.S.A., published 1958 (Chichester Papers no. 12, 8 pp. & 4 leaves of plates, Chichester City Council) accessible at: R.I.B.A. Library & West Sussex Libraries

Naval Memorials in Chichester Cathedral, by Francis W. Steer, published 1958 (article) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 12984]

The Ashburnham Archives, by Francis W. Steer, published 1958 (xxiv + 144 pp., Lewes: East Sussex County Council) accessible at: The Keep [LIB/504693] & British Library & East Sussex Libraries

Sources of Information on 18th and Early 19th Century Theatres in Sussex, by Francis W. Steer, published 1958 in Theatre Notebook (vol. 12, no. 2, article, pp.58-64) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 5318] & The Keep [LIB/502385]

Heraldic Glass in Stopham Church, by Francis W Steer, published 1958 in New England Historical and Genealogical Register (vol. 112, article, pp.308-312) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 5321]

The Possessions of a Sussex Surgeon, by Francis W. Steer, published April 1958 in Medical History (vol. 2, issue 2, article, pp.134-136) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 5316]   View Online

Inventory, taken on 25 February 1631/2 of William Whighte (or White), a surgeon of Midhurst

Carved beam at Westbourne Church, Sussex: a problem of identification, by F. W. Steer, F.S.A., published July 1958 in The Antiquaries Journal (vol. 38 issue 3-4, note, pp.247-249)   View Online

Hurstpierpoint Rectors, by F. W. S. [F. W. Steer], published November 1958 in Sussex Notes & Queries (vol. XV no. 2, note, p.63) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 8233] & The Keep [LIB/500217] & S.A.S. library

Chichester Cathedral Journal, by Francis W Steer, published 1959 (pamphlet) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 4446]

p9-12 Relics of a Bishop - Francis W Steer p13-15 The Organs of Chichester Cathedral - John Birch

The Arms of the County Councils of East and West Sussex and the Diocese of Chichester, by Francis W. Steer, published 1959 (pamphlet, 10 pp., Lewes: East Sussex County Council & Chichester: West Sussex County Council) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 5323] & West Sussex Libraries & East Sussex Libraries

Records of the Corporation of Seaford, by Francis W Steer, published 1959 accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2539] & The Keep [LIB/504697]

The Shiffner Archives: A Catalogue, by Francis W. Steer, published 1959 (Lewes: East Sussex County Council) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2540] & The Keep [LIB/504696] & East Sussex Libraries

I am, My Dear Sir, A Selection of Letters mainly to and by John Hawkins 1761-1841 of Bignor Park and Trewithen, Cornwall, by Francis W. Steer, published 1959 (Chichester: Moore & Tillyer) accessible at: West Sussex Libraries

Chichester and Chartres, by Francis W. Steer, F.S.A., published 1960 (Chichester Papers no. 13, Chichester City Council)

Chichester Cathedral in the 19th century, by Francis W. Steer, F.S.A., published 1960 (Chichester Papers no. 14, Chichester City Council)

The Royal West Sussex Hospital: The First Hundred Years, 1784-1884, by Francis W. Steer, F.S.A., published 1960 (Chichester Papers no. 15, Chichester City Council) accessible at: West Sussex Libraries

Robert Sherburne - Bishop of Chichester: Some aspects of his life reconsidered, by Francis W. Steer, F.S.A., published 1960 (Chichester Papers no. 16, Chichester City Council) accessible at: West Sussex Libraries

Some Chichester Tradesmen: 1652-1839, by Francis W. Steer, F.S.A., published 1960 (Chichester Papers no. 17, booklet, Chichester City Council) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 17220][Lib 16240/7] & West Sussex Libraries

A Selection of Chichester doorways, by Francis W. Steer, F.S.A., published 1960 (Chichester Papers no. 18, Chichester City Council) accessible at: West Sussex Libraries

Providence Chapel, Chichester, by Francis W. Steer, F.S.A., published 1960 (Chichester Papers no. 19, Chichester City Council)

The Lancastrian School for Girls, 1812-1926, by Francis W. Steer, F.S.A., published 1960 (Chichester Papers no. 26, Chichester City Council)

Guide to the Church of St Andrew, Steyning, by Francis W. Steer, published 1960 (pamphlet, Steyning Parochial Church Council) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 6308] & West Sussex Libraries

Guide to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Warminghurst, by Francis W. Steer, F.S.A., published 1960 (Sussex Churches no. 22, 9 pp. & 4 pp. of plates, Sussex Historic Churches Trust) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 4964] & R.I.B.A. Library & West Sussex Libraries

St. James (Birdham) and St. Nicholas (West Itchenor), Historical notes for Parishioners and Visitors, by Francis W. Steer, published 1960 (published by the author) accessible at: West Sussex Libraries

Crookshank Collection in the West Sussex Record Office, A Catalogue, by Francis W. Steer, published 1960 (Chichester: West Sussex County Council) accessible at: West Sussex Libraries

The Funeral Account of the First Duke of Richmond and Lennox, by Francis W. Steer, published 1960 in Sussex Archæological Collections (vol. 98, article, pp.156-164) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2183] & The Keep [LIB/500331] & S.A.S. library

Misericords in Chichester Cathedral, by Francis W. Steer and G. L. Remnant, published 1961 (Chichester Papers no. 22, Chichester: West Sussex County Council) accessible at: West Sussex Libraries

William Alexander Hay, Historian of Chichester, by Hilda Johnstone and Francis Steer, published 1961 (Chichester Papers no. 20, Chichester City Council) accessible at: West Sussex Libraries

Misericords in Chichester Cathedral, by Francis W. Steer and G. L. Remnant, published 1961 (Chichester Papers no. 22, Chichester: West Sussex County Council) accessible at: West Sussex Libraries

The Dolphin and Anchor Hotel, Chichester, by Francis W. Steer, F.S.A., published 1961 (Chichester Papers no. 23, Chichester City Council) accessible at: West Sussex Libraries

Changing Chichester, by Mervyn James Cutten and Francis W. Steer, published 1961 (Chichester Papers no. 24, Chichester City Council) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16241/4] & West Sussex Libraries

Guide to the Church of St Mary's, Pulborough, by Francis W. Steer, published 1961 (pamphlet, Chichester: Moore & Tillyer) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 6323] & West Sussex Libraries

Guide to the Church of St James, Birdham, by Francis W. Steer, published 1961 (pamphlet) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 4848]

Guide to the Church of St Mary the Virgin, Burpham, by Francis W. Steer, published 1961 (Sussex Churches no. 26, pamphlet, Burpham Parochial Church Council) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 4863] & West Sussex Libraries

The Naunton Pedigree and Family Papers, by Francis W. Steer, published 1961 (offprint) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 5322]

The Mitford archives, a catalogue, by Francis W. Steer, published 1961 (2 volumes, Chichester: West Sussex County Council) accessible at: British Library & West Sussex Libraries & East Sussex Libraries

The Manor of Littlehampton with Toddington, 1633, edited by Francis William Steer, published 1961 (2 parts, Littlehampton papers, nos 1 & 2, 2 parts, Littlehampton Urban District Council) accessible at: British Library & West Sussex Libraries

Hawkins Papers, by Francis William Steer, published 1962 (Chichester: West Sussex County Council) accessible at: West Sussex Libraries

Market House, Chichester, by Francis William Steer, published 1962 (Chichester Papers no. 27, Chichester City Council) accessible at: West Sussex Libraries

Misericords in St Mary's Hospital, Chichester, by Francis W. Steer and G. L. Remnant, published 1962 (Chichester Papers no. 28, Chichester: West Sussex County Council) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16241/8] & West Sussex Libraries

Chichester Literary and Philosophical Society and Mechanics' Institute 1831-1924, by Francis William Steer, published 1962 (Chichester Papers no. 29, Chichester City Council) accessible at: West Sussex Libraries

Memoirs of James Spershott, edited by Francis William Steer, published 1962 (Chichester Papers no. 30, Chichester: West Sussex County Council) accessible at: West Sussex Libraries

Guide to the Church of St Mary the Virgin, Upwaltham, by Francis W. Steer, published 1962 (Sussex Churches no. 27, pamphlet, Sussex Historic Churches Trust) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 10219][Lib 6303] & West Sussex Libraries

A Catalogue of Sussex Estate and Tithe Award Maps, Part I, 1606-1884, by Francis W. Steer, published 1962 (vol. 61, Sussex Record Society) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2277][Lib 8061] & The Keep [LIB/500438][LIB/504470][LIB/504687] & West Sussex Libraries

It is difficult to estimate the immense amount of time and trouble which must have been expended in producing this volume. Though its title and first impressions may suggest it to be a mere catalogue, yet careful perusal shows it to be a storehouse of information about the physical condition of the County from the mid-17th century onwards and its alteration from time to time at the hands of Man, viz. the numerous schemes of "development" by roads, canals, railways, water-supply, and other works. A good many schemes were abortive and the "Railway mania" around 1845 is notorious (cf: Thackeray's Novel of the Footman who became a Railway King but was ruined in the Crash). But apart from the general history of development there is a vast amount of information as to places which have altered or changed name, bridges which have been made or destroyed, canals (mostly not made) and roads (mostly made). The Introductions are clear, lucid and very informative and the Index is a work of art and has a careful note as to how it should be used.

3. Probate inventories, by Francis W. Steer, published 1962 in History (vol. 47, article, pp.287-290)

Transcription of an inventory, now at West Sussex Record Office, of effects of John Brooms, blacksmith, of North Mundham, made 2 March 1733/34.

Elm Water Pipe Found ay Thakeham, by Francis W. Steer, published November 1962 in Sussex Notes & Queries (vol. XV no. 10, note, pp.348-350) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 8233][Lib 2982] & The Keep [LIB/500217] & S.A.S. library

Index to Chichester Papers Nos 31-40, by Francis W. Steer, published c.1963 (pamphlet) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2928]

Roman military works near Chichester, by William Sabatier and edited by F. W. Steer, published 1963 (pamphlet, Chichester City Council) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2929]

The Chichester Needle Industry, by Francis W. Steer, F.S.A., published 1963 (Chichester Papers no. 31, Chichester City Council) accessible at: West Sussex Libraries

Dr. John Bayly of Chichester, by Francis W. Steer and Richard Robertson Trail, published 1963 (Chichester Papers no. 34, pamphlet, Chichester City Council) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2921] & West Sussex Libraries

Church of St. John the Evangelist, Chichester 1813-1963, by Francis William Steer, published 1963 (Chichester Papers no. 35, Chichester City Council) accessible at: West Sussex Libraries

The City Club, Chichester, by Francis W. Steer, F.S.A., published 1963 (Chichester Papers no. 36, pamphlet, Chichester City Council) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2923] & West Sussex Libraries

Grange, Tower Street, Chichester, by Francis W. Steer, published 1963 (Chichester Papers no. 39, Chichester City Council) accessible at: West Sussex Libraries

Bishops of Chichester 1075-1207, Biographical notes and Problems , by Henry Mayr-Harting and Francis W. Steer, published 1963 (Chichester Papers no. 40, pamphlet, Chichester City Council) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2927][Lib 8212/1] & West Sussex Libraries

The Memoirs of Gaius Carley, A Sussex Blacksmith, by Gaius Carley and edited by Francis W. Steer, published 1963 (viii + 74 pp., Chichester: Moore and Tyler Ltd.) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2558] & The Keep [LIB/503550] & West Sussex Libraries & East Sussex Libraries

This is a most interesting volume in which Carley's Recollections (first written in 1955) are preserved in his own words. Born in 1888, he lived in Sussex all his life and after starting at the age of 12 on a farm, began to learn the business of a Blacksmith at the age of 14 at East Hoathly Forge. He had, during his life, various locations including Blackboys, Horsham, Kirdford, and Adversane. He throws considerable light on the social conditions of the day and has many remarks on the persons he met and gives a great deal of information as to the science and art of a Farrier and Blacksmith - arts alas now nearly extinct in Sussex.

The Cobden Papers: A Catalogue, edited by Francis W. Steer, published 1963 (Chichester: West Sussex County Council) accessible at: The Keep [LIB/501842] & West Sussex Libraries

Articles and Notes about Chichester in Sussex Archaeological Collections (vols 1-100) and Sussex Notes and Queries (vols 1-15), edited by Francis W. Steer, published 1963 (pamphlet) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2925]

Guide to the Church of St Nicholas, West Itchenor, by Francis W. Steer, published 1963 (Sussex Churches no. 28, pamphlet, Itchenor Parochial Church Council) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2964] & West Sussex Libraries

John Wedgewood as a Mineralogist, by Francis W Steer, published 1963 (pamphlet) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 5336]

A short description of Halnaker House, by Francis W Steer, published 1963 (2nd edition, Chichester: Mrs Redmond McGrath) accessible at: West Sussex Libraries

Minutes of the Common Council of the City of Chichester, 1783-1826, by Francis W. Steer, published 1963 (vol. 62, Sussex Record Society) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2278] & The Keep [LIB/500439][Lib/504471] & West Sussex Libraries

This is an extremely interesting volume showing the working of a small municipal corporation in the days before the Reform Act and very ably edited by Mr. Steer who contributes the useful introduction. The Minutes, though largely formal, throw curious lights on the topography of the City and its customs. The choice of Mayor always lay between two candidates and the "Ballot" was taken by casting coloured balls, one red and the other white, the outgoing Mayor stating which colour was for which candidate. Strangely enough (as Mr. Steer points out) the Candidate to whom the white balls were allotted was invariably elected. That this was not a formality (as in London) is shown by the record of the 24th September 1798 when "Ballots were delivered the white for Drew and the red for Ridge: when collected there were 15 white and 7 red ballots whereupon Drew was declared elected." In those days the Corporation levied no rates and its income was derived from lands houses and dues at Dell Quay. The general impression left is that (except the Recorder who had a deputy) the Members were regular in attendance and careful in the exercise of their duties.

A Parchment Memorial in Chichester Cathedral, by Francis W. Steer, published May 1963 in Sussex Notes & Queries (vol. XVI no. 1, article, pp.1-4) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 8234] & The Keep [LIB/500218] & S.A.S. library

The Lavington Estate Archives: A Catalogue, by Francis W. Steer, published 1964 (Chichester: West Sussex County Council) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 12688][Lib 5601] & West Sussex Libraries

The collection is very weak in family papers, but rich in title-deeds for the small parishes of Graffham and Woolavington and, to a lesser extent, for Billingshurst. These deeds are also valuable to the genealogist who, wishing to trace the descent of minor families, but finding himself bogged down by the absence of relationships in parish register entries, may get his information from title-deeds.

The Corporation of St Pancras, Chichester, by Francis W Steer, published 1964 (Chichester Papers no. 42, pamphlet, Chichester City Council) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2930] & West Sussex Libraries

Chichester Cathedral Library, by Francis W. Steer and G. L. Remnant, published 1964 (Chichester Papers no. 44, pamphlet, Chichester City Council) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2932] & West Sussex Libraries

A Catalogue of the Earl Marshal's Papers at Arundel Castle, by Francis W. Steer, published 1964 (Harleian Society) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2602] & West Sussex Libraries

Guide to Burton Church, by Francis W. Steer, published 1964 (pamphlet) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 4838][Lib 15580]

Guide to the North Stoke Church, by Francis W Steer, published 1964 (Sussex Churches no. 30, pamphlet) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 4947]

Maxse Papers, A Catalogue, by Francis W Steer, published 1964 (Chichester: West Sussex County Council) accessible at: West Sussex Libraries

Paving Tiles in Birdham Church, by Francis W. Steer, published November 1964 in Sussex Notes & Queries (vol. XVI no. 4, article, pp.123-125) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 8234] & The Keep [LIB/500218] & S.A.S. library

Guide to the Church of St Mary the Virgin, Apuldram, by Francis W Steer, published 1965 (Sussex Churches no. 32, pamphlet, Apuldram Parochial Church Council) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 7213] & West Sussex Libraries

Guide to the Church of St. Andrew, West Stoke, Diocese of Chichester, by Margaret A Henderson and Frances W Steer, published 1965 (Sussex Churches no. 33, pamphlet, Sussex Historic Churches Trust) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 6426] & West Sussex Libraries

Index to Chichester Papers Nos 41-50, by Francis W. Steer, published 1965 accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2939]

Guide to the Church of St Mary, Climping, by Francis W. Steer, published 1965 accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 4886]

Guide to the Church of St Julian Kingston Buci, by Francis W Steer, published 1965 (pamphlet) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 6315]

Guide to the Church of St Nicholas Poling, by Francis W Steer, published 1965 (Poling Parochial Church Council) accessible at: West Sussex Libraries

Further notes on shepherds' staves, by Francis W. Steer, published 1965 in Agricultural History Review (vol. 13, no. 1, article, pp.47-49)   Download PDF

Concerns Bignor Park and Petworth, for which house John Flaxman had in 1825 made a sculpture of Apollo holding a stave.

Memoir and Letters of James Dallaway 1783-1834, by Francis W. Steer, published 1965 in Sussex Archæological Collections (vol. 103, article, pp.1-48) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2188] & The Keep [LIB/500326] & S.A.S. library

Sompting Church and the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, by F. W. S. [F. W. Steer], published May 1965 in Sussex Notes & Queries (vol. XVI no. 5, note, pp.167-168) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 8234] & The Keep [LIB/500218] & S.A.S. library

Dr. John Bayly's Meteorological Records and Comments: with notes on some later records of sanitation in the Chichester area, by R. R. Trail and F. W. Steer, published July 1965 in Medical History (vol. 9, issue 3, article, pp.267-272) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 9374]   View Online

Index to Chichester Papers, Nos. 41-50, by Francis W. Steer, published 1966 (Chichester City Council) accessible at: West Sussex Libraries

Guide to the Church of Coombes, by Francis W. Steer, published 1966 (Sussex Churches no. 36, pamphlet, Sussex Historic Churches Trust) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 6304] & West Sussex Libraries

The Wilberforce archives: a catalogue, by Francis W. Steer, published 1966 (v + 33 pp., Chichester: West Sussex County Council) accessible at: The Keep [LIB/501908] & British Library & West Sussex Libraries

Guide to the Church of St Mary Magdalene, Tortington, by Francis W Steer, published 1966 (pamphlet) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 4960]

Guide to the Church of St George, Donnington, by Francis W Steer, published 1966 (pamphlet) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 4873]

The Letters of John Hawkins and Samuel and Daniel Lysons, 1812-1830, edited by Francis W. Steer, published 1966 (Chichester: West Sussex County Council) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 5600] & The Keep [LIB/501833] & West Sussex Libraries

with special reference to the Roman Villa at Bignor

Diocese of Chichester: A Catalogue of the Records of the Bishop, Archdeacons and Former Exempt..., by Francis W. Steer and Isabel M Kirby, published 1966 (Chichester: West Sussex County Council) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 3179][Lib 8324] & West Sussex Libraries

Diocese of Chichester: A Catalogue of Records of the Dean & Chapter, Vicars Choral, St Marys..., compiled by Francis W. Steer and Isabel M. Kirby, published 1967 (Chichester: West Sussex County Council) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 3174][Lib 5622][Lib 8325] & West Sussex Libraries

Guide to the Church of St Margaret (St Mary), Warnham, by Francis W. Steer, published 1967 (Warrnham Parochial Church Council) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 4963] & West Sussex Libraries

Memoir and Letters of James Dallaway, 1763-1834. A Postscript, by Francis W. Steer, published 1967 in Sussex Archæological Collections (vol. 105, article, pp.62-69) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2190] & The Keep [LIB/500324] & S.A.S. library

A Cowdray Inventory of 1682, by Francis W. Steer, published 1967 in Sussex Archæological Collections (vol. 105, article, pp.84-102) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2190] & The Keep [LIB/500324] & S.A.S. library

Guide to the Church of Holy Cross, Bignor, by Francis W. Steer, published 1968 (pamphlet) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 4843]

Guide to the Church of St John Baptist, Sutton, by Francis W Steer, published 1968 (pamphlet) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 4951]

The Grange, Tower Street, Chichester, by Francis W. Steer, published 1968 (pamphlet) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2926]

The Chichester Needle Industry, by Francis W. Steer, published 1968 (pamphlet) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2918]

The Petworth House Archives. Volume I. A Catalogue, edited by Francis W. Steer and Noel H. Osborne, published 1968 (207 pp. & 2 B/W plates, Chichester: West Sussex County Council) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 5608] & The Keep [LIB/501882] & West Sussex Libraries

Arundel Castle Archives, Interim Handlists, No 1-12, by Francis W. Steer, published 1968 (Chichester: West Sussex County Council) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 5610] & West Sussex Libraries

A Catalogue of Sussex Estate and Tithe Award Maps, Part II, 1597-1958, edited by Francis W. Steer, published 1968 (vol. 66, Sussex Record Society) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2282][Lib 3130][Lib 8066] & The Keep [LIB/500442][Lib/504473] & West Sussex Libraries   View Online

Guide to North Stoke Church, by Francis W. Steer, published 1969 (Sussex Churches no. 30, 2nd edition, Sussex Historic Churches Trust) accessible at: West Sussex Libraries

Guide to the Church of St James, Ashurst, by Francis W. Steer, published 1969 (pamphlet) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 12267][Lib 17142][Lib 17606]

Notes on the Church of St James, Ashurst, by Francis W Steer, published c.1969 accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 17607]

Guide to the Church of St Mary and St Gabriel, edited by W. H. Godfrey and F. W. Steer, published 1970 (pamphlet) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 4889]

Guide to the Church of St Mary, Barlavington, by Francis W. Steer, published 1970 (Sussex Churches no. 43, pamphlet, Barlavington Parochial Church Council) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 6314] & West Sussex Libraries

The Goodwood Estate Archives: A Catalogue, by Francis W. Steer, published 1970 (3 volumes, Chichester: West Sussex County Council) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 5613] & West Sussex Libraries

Goodwood Estate Archives: Catalogue vol. 1, edited by Francis W. Steer and J. E. Amanda Venables, published 1970 (168 pp., Chichester: West Sussex County Council, ISBN-10: 090080002X & ISBN-13: 9780900800023) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 3311] & British Library & West Sussex Libraries & East Sussex Libraries

Guide to the Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Rusper, by Francis W. Steer, published 1971 (Rusper Parochial Church Council) accessible at: West Sussex Libraries

St. Philip Howard. The Life of St. Philip Howard (1557-1595), by Howard Henry Granville and Francis W. Steer, published 1971 (30 pp., Phillimore) accessible at: West Sussex Libraries

Obituary: Louis Francis Salzman, by Francis W. Steer, published 1971 in Sussex Archæological Collections (vol. 109, obituary, pp.1-3) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2194] & The Keep [LIB/500320] & S.A.S. library

The Goodwood Estate Archives: A Catalogue, by Francis W. Steer and J. E. Amanda Venables, published 1972 accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 5614]

Guide to the Church of All Hallows, Tillington, by Francis W. Steer, published 1972 (pamphlet) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 4955]

Guide to the Church of St Mary, East Guldeford, by Francis W. Steer, published 1972 (pamphlet) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 6305]

Arundel Castle Archives: A Catalogue, by Francis W. Steer, published 1972 (Chichester: West Sussex County Council) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 5615] & West Sussex Libraries

Obituary: George Douglas Johnston, 1886-1971, by Francis W. Steer, published 1972 in Sussex Archæological Collections (vol. 110, obituary, pp.1-2) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2195] & The Keep [LIB/500319] & S.A.S. library

The Rebuilding of Madehurst Church, by Francis W. Steer, published 1972 in Sussex Archæological Collections (vol. 110, article, pp.61-69) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2195] & The Keep [LIB/500319] & S.A.S. library

Goodwood Estate Archives: Catalogue vol. 2, edited by Francis W. Steer and J. E. Amanda Venables, published December 1972 (168 pp., Chichester: West Sussex County Council, ISBN-10: 0900801255 & ISBN-13: 9780900801259) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 3311] & British Library & West Sussex Libraries

Guide to the Churches of the Assumption of St. Mary the Virgin and St. Anne East Wittering, by Francis W. Steer, published 1973 (Sussex Churches no. 47, East Wittering Parochial Church Council) accessible at: West Sussex Libraries

Guide to the Parish Church of Earnley, by Francis W. Steer, published 1973 (Sussex Churches no. 48, pamphlet, East Wittering Parochial Church Council) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 5968] & West Sussex Libraries

Cathedral Church of our Lady and Saint Philip Arundel, A Monograph to Celebrate its First Hundred Years 1873- 1973, by Francis W. Steer, published 1973 (Eyre & Spottiswoode) accessible at: West Sussex Libraries

Guide to the Church of St Mary the Virgin, Apuldram, by Francis W. Steer, published 1975 (pamphlet) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 6418]

The Armorial Bearings of the University of Sussex, by Francis W. Steer, published 1975 (pamphlet, Brighton: University of Sussex) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 5955] & The Keep [LIB/500029] & West Sussex Libraries

Obituary: Bernard, 6th Duke of Norfolk, 1908-1975, by Francis W. Steer, published 1975 in Sussex Archæological Collections (vol. 113, obituary, pp.203-204) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 6177] & The Keep [LIB/500316] & S.A.S. library

Obituary: John L Denman, 1882-1975, by Francis W. Steer, published 1975 in Sussex Archæological Collections (vol. 113, obituary, p.205) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 6177] & The Keep [LIB/500316] & S.A.S. library

Plans, elevations and particular measurements of Arundel Castle in Sussex: belonging to His Grace Charles Howard, Duke of Norfolk, Earl of Arundel, edited by Francis W. Steer, published 1976 (32 pp., Arundel: The Duke of Norfolk) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 6310] & R.I.B.A. Library & West Sussex Libraries

Guide to the Church of St Mary the Virgin, Barnham, by Francis W. Steer, published 1976 (pamphlet) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 15699]

Guide to the Parish Church of St Mary, East Lavant, by Francis W Steer, published 1976 (pamphlet) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 6307]

Guide to the Parish Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Walberton, by Francis W. Steer, published 1976 (Sussex Churches no. 49, Walberton Parochial Church Council) accessible at: West Sussex Libraries

Arundel Castle Archives, vol III, by Francis W. Steer, published 1976 (Chichester: West Sussex County Council) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 6348] & West Sussex Libraries

Obituary: Ivan Donald Margary, 1896-1976, by Francis W. Steer, published 1976 in Sussex Archæological Collections (vol. 114, obituary) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 6476] & The Keep [LIB/500315] & S.A.S. library

The Council House, Chichester, by Francis W. Steer, published 1977 (Chichester Papers no. 53, pamphlet, Chichester City Council) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 6632] & West Sussex Libraries

Special issue: Arundel Castle, by Francis Steer and others, published 1978 in Connoisseur (vol. 197, no. 793, article, pp.154-216) accessible at: R.I.B.A. Library

Arundel Castle Archives, vol IV: A Catalogue, by Francis W. Steer, published 1980 (Chichester: West Sussex County Council) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 7369] & West Sussex Libraries

St Philip Howard, Arundel and the Howard connexion in Sussex, by F. W. Steer, published July 1981 in Studies in Sussex Church History (edited by M. J. Kitch, pp.209-222, London: Leopard's Head Press & The University of Sussex, ISBN-10: 0904920038 & ISBN-13: 9780904920031) accessible at: West Sussex Libraries & East Sussex Libraries

Goodwood Estate Archives: Catalogue vol. 3, edited by Francis W. Steer and J. E. Amanda Venables, published 1984 (169 pp., Chichester: West Sussex County Council, ISBN-10: 0862600197 & ISBN-13: 9780862600198) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 3311] & British Library & West Sussex Libraries & East Sussex Libraries

Guide to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Warminghurst, by Francis W. Steer, published 1987 (pamphlet) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 9947]

Halnaker in Sussex, by Francis W. Steer, published (no date) (pamphlet) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 5317]