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The Lady of the Rhododendrons, by Thea Valentine, published July 1991 in Midhurst Magazine (Volume 3 Number 4, article, pp.25-26, Summer 1991) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 15967]

Lively account (1907) of the trial of Ms Pullen who was found drunk under a vicarage rhododendron bush! She was sentenced to one month's imprisonment.

The Liberty of St John, by Thea Valentine, published July 1992 in Midhurst Magazine (Volume 4 Number 4, article, pp.20-28, Summer 1992) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 15967]

Account of the lands and property in Midhurst, Trotton, Easebourne, Milland, Heyshott and Steep, belonging to the Liberty of St John. The Liberty (estate) was granted to crusader members of the order of the order of St John of Jerusalem, whose story is told in this article.

Sussex Smugglers, by Thea Valentine, published October 1992 in Midhurst Magazine (Volume 5 Number 1, article, pp.17-33, Autumn 1992) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 15968]

Smuggling and smuggling gangs in Sussex in the 1700s. Includes background material, various accounts of smugglers, their activities and their victims.

Reflections on the Celebrations that marked the 400th Anniversary of the visit by Queen Elizabeth 1 to Cowdray. 1591-1991, by Thea Valentine, published December 1992 in Midhurst Magazine (Volume 5 Number 2, article, pp.13-24, Winter 1992) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 15968]

Background to the Civil War, its impact on Sussex, with special reference to the siege of Chichester. Includes map of Chichester in the 1600s.

Royal Oaks and Miraculous Appliances, by T.V. (Thea Valentine?), published December 1992 in Midhurst Magazine (Volume 5 Number 2, article, pp.29-33, Winter 1992) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 15968]

Account of the escape of Charles II to the continent and his journey through Sussex in 1651.

The Prisoner of Cowdray, by Thea Valentine, published April 1993 in Midhurst Magazine (Volume 5 Number 3, article, pp.14-23, Spring 1993) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 15968]

The rise and fall of Margaret Pole, Countess of Salisbury, during the reign of Henry VIII. She was imprisoned at Cowdray in 1538/39 and executed in 1541.

"What right has he to hunt this country?", by Thea Valentine, published October 1993 in Midhurst Magazine (Volume 6 Number 1, article, pp.27-30, Autumn 1993) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 15968]

The story of the rise and fall of the Charlton and Petworth Hunts in the 1600s and 1700s, including the feud between Mr Roper and the Duke of Somerset!

The Wakehurst Connection, by Thea Valentine, published October 1994 in Midhurst Magazine (Volume 7 Number 1, article, pp.22-27, Autumn 1994) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 15968]

Nicholas Culpeper, 17th century herbalist, and his links to Wakehurst Place, Ardingly.

The Offham Brooch, by Thea Valentine, published July 1997 in Midhurst Magazine (Volume 9 Number 4, article, pp.13-15, Summer 1997) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 15969]

Summary of article by Helen Poole in the Sussex Archaeological Collections relating to the 13th century gold Offham Brooch, found by a metal detectorist near Coombe House Farm, Offham.

The Toll House at Easebourne, by Thea Valentine, published December 1997 in Midhurst Magazine (Volume 10 Number 2, article, pp.18-20, Winter 1997) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 15969]

Short account of the Toll House, formerly at the Easebourne Crossroads, and demolished in the 1930s.

St Mary's and other Spitels, by Thea Valentine, published December 1997 in Midhurst Magazine (Volume 10 Number 2, article, pp.31-34, Winter 1997) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 15969]

Brief history of the founding of the medieval hospitals, with reference to St Mary's in Chichester (founded 1172) and Christ's Hospital, Horsham, founded in the mid 1500s.

And it still goes on?, by T.V. (Thea Valentine?), published December 1998 in Midhurst Magazine (Volume 11 Number 2, article, pp.37-38, Winter 1998) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 15969]

Annoucement in the 1797 Sussex Weekly Advertiser of two forthcoming cock fights.

Is this where the Elders met?, by T.V. (Thea Valentine?), published April 1999 in Midhurst Magazine (Volume 11 Number 3, article, pp.6-8, Spring 1999) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 15969]

Short article considering the origins of the mysterious Eldar Stone in Midhurst. Was this where the men of Midhurst sat to decide on local matters, many centuries ago?

Sussex Tokens, by Thea Valentine, published July 1999 in Midhurst Magazine (Volume 11 Number 4, article, pp.29-31, Summer 1999) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 15969]

Currency and trade tokens issued in Sussex, in particular Midhurst, from the 17th to 19th centuries.

She had no Chattles of her Own, by Thea Valentine, published December 1999 in Midhurst Magazine (Volume 12 Number 2, article, pp.27-29, Winter 1999) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 15969]

Tragic stories of accidents and suicides taken from Sussex Record society publication, 'Sussex Coroners' Inquests 1485-1558'.

Amberley Castle, by Thea Valentine, published April 2000 in Midhurst Magazine (Volume 12 Number 3, article, pp.24-26, Spring 2000) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 15969]

A short history of Amberley Castle

Edward VI - A Visitor to Cowdray (27 July 1552), by Thea Valentine, published July 2000 in Midhurst Magazine (Volume 12 Number 4, article, pp.27-29, Summer 2000) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 15969]

Brief account of Edward VI visit to Cowdray (then owned by the Browne family) in 1552, and of his 6 year reign; he died in 1553.

St Mary's Hospital, Chichester, by Thea Valentine, published July 2000 in Midhurst Magazine (Volume 12 Number 4, article, pp.30-31, Summer 2000) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 15969]

Brief history, with illustration, of the Hospital, which originated c.1158.

The Gloomiest Building in Town, by Thea Valentine, published October 2000 in Midhurst Magazine (Volume 13 Number 1, article, pp.18-20, Autumn 2000, Midhurst Society) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16355]

Brief History of the Old Market Hall, Midhurst, built c1552.

The Toll House at Easebourne, by Thea Valentine, published June 2002 in Midhurst Society Newsletter (Issue No 4, article, pp.4-4, June 2002, Midhurst Society) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16356]

Brief account of the history of Toll Houses in Midhurst and the surrounding area.