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At home on the Grange: Hailsham Grange, Hailsham, East Sussex, by Kathryn Bradley-Hole, published 2 June 2010 in Country Life (vol. 204 no. 22, article, pp.124-128)

A post-modern phantasmagoria: the Collector Earl's Garden at Arundel Castle, East Sussex; Designers: Julian and Isabel Bannerman, by Sir Roy Strong, published 7 July 2010 in Country Life (vol. 204 no. 27, article, pp.72-75) accessible at: R.I.B.A. Library
Abstract:
The garden has been designed to bring together the collections of, and to pay homage to, Thomas Howard, 14th Earl of Arundel (1585-1646), who travelled with Inigo Jones to Italy in 1614-15.

Style and substance in the Weald: Clinton Lodge, East Sussex, by George Plumptre, published 14 July 2010 in Country Life (vol. 204 no. 28, article, pp.72-75)

A lost domain reclaimed: King John's Lodge, Etchingham, East Sussex, by Anne Gatti, published 9 March 2011 in Country Life (vol. 205 no. 10, article, pp.50-53)

A dairy of delight: the Swanbourne Dairy, Arundel Castle, West Sussex, by John Martin Robinson, published 29 June 2011 in Country Life (vol. 205 no. 26, article, pp.96-99) accessible at: R.I.B.A. Library
Abstract:
Designed by Robert Abraham and built in 1844, comprises a complex of three buildings: dairy house, U-shaped cow sheds and cowyard and octagonal dairy building in the centre. use Sussex flint, with stone dressings and 'Jacobean' details.

Downland treasure. Parham House, West Sussex: the home of Mr James and Lady Emma Barnard, by John Goodall, published 27 July 2011 in Country Life (vol. 205 no. 30, article, pp.38-45)

Southern Gothic: Sheffield Park, near Uckfield, East Sussex, by Steven Desmond, published 7 December 2011 in Country Life (vol. 205 no. 49, article, pp.40-43)

Picture perfect: Lowder Mill, Fernhurst, West Sussex, by Country Life contributor(s), published 1 February 2012 in Country Life (vol. 206 no. 5, article, pp.42-46)

Annuals take centre stage: Gravetye Manor, West Hoathly, West Sussex, by Tom Coward, published 18 April 2012 in Country Life (vol. 206 no. 16, article, pp.78-83)

A rosy outlook: Borde Hill, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, by Steven Desmond, published 16 May 2012 in Country Life (vol. 206 no. 20, article, pp.94-98)

Surrealism under the Downs [Farley Farm House, Chiddingly], by Mary Miers, published 13 June 2012 in Country Life (vol. 206 no. 24, article, pp.90-93)

The temple of the muse: Lamb House, Rye, East Sussex, by Patrick Monahan, published 18 July 2012 in Country Life (vol. 206 no. 29, article, pp.44-48)

The seafront that's all a-shimmer [Bexhill-on-Sea], by Kathryn Bradley-Hole, published 8 August 2012 in Country Life (vol. 206 no. 32, article, pp.38-41)

The elegiac beauty of winter: Sussex Prairies, Henfield, West Sussex, by Mark Griffiths, published 5 December 2012 in Country Life (vol. 206 no. 49, article, pp.36-40)

Parish church treasures. A tomb from Tournai [at St John the Baptist, Southover], by John Goodall, published 16 January 2013 in Country Life (vol. 207 no. 3, article, p.32)

The fruits of our labours: Gravetye Manor kitchen garden, West Hoathly, West Sussex, by Tom Coward, published 27 March 2013 in Country Life (vol. 207 no. 13, article, pp.54-58)

Good technique, consistently applied: Pashley Manor Kitchen Garden, Ticehurst, East Sussex, by Steven Desmond, published 29 May 2013 in Country Life (vol. 207 no. 22, article, pp.92-95)

Outdoor treasures: Woolbeding, Midhurst, West Sussex, by Kathryn Bradley-Hole, published 12 June 2013 in Country Life (vol. 207 no. 24, article, pp.72-76)

A two-faced revival. Glynde Place, East Sussex: the seat of Viscount Hampden, by John Martin Robinson, published 10 July 2013 in Country Life (vol. 207 no. 28, article, pp.52-57)

Return to Dixter: Great Dixter, Northiam, East Sussex, by Tom Coward, published 10 July 2013 in Country Life (vol. 207 no. 28, article, pp.58-63)

England's best views. Arundel, from Crossbush, by Simon Jenkins, published 3 July 2013 in Country Life (vol. 207 no. 27, article, pp.60-61) accessible at: R.I.B.A. Library

Floral stars of the Drakensberg: Marchants Hardy Plants, Laughton, East Sussex, by Mark Griffiths, published 28 August 2013 in Country Life (vol. 207 no. 35, article, pp.42-46)

Xanadu-on-Sea: After a long restoration by the city council, Brighton Pavilion continues to flourish, by Geoffrey Tyack, published August 2013 in Country Life (vol. 207 no. 33, article, pp.34-41)

Crafts in context, by Michael Hall, published 16 October 2013 in Country Life (vol. 207 no. 42, article, pp.116-117) accessible at: R.I.B.A. Library
Abstract:
On two museums that have recently reopened after renovations: The Wilson, Cheltenham (original architect, 1889-1907: Knight & Chatters; extended in 1987-89 by David Ross and Hugh Casson; architects for present extension: Berman Guedes Stretton) [modern extension to the original late 19th neo-Jacobean library]; and the Ditchling Museum of Art & Craft, Ditchling, East Sussex (architects for extension: Adam Richards Architects).

Baaaaby, it's cold outside: Gravetye Manor, East Grinstead, West Sussex, by Kathryn Bradley-Hole, published 27 November 2013 in Country Life (vol. 207 no. 48, article, pp.68-72)

The pageant of spring: Gravetye Manor Hotel, West Hoathly, West Sussex, by Tom Coward, published 19 March 2014 in Country Life (vol. 208 no. 12, article, pp.72-76)

Parish church treasures. 'Dear little Tom' [Sackville Chapel, St Michael & All Angels, Withyham], by John Goodall, published 23 July 2014 in Country Life (vol. 208 no. 30, article, p.40)

The great escape [Socknersh Manor], by Penny Churchill, published 2 July 2014 in Country Life (vol. 208 no. 27, article, pp.114-115)

There's something about Bosham, by Arabella Youens, published 2 July 2014 in Country Life (vol. 208 no. 27, article, p.116)

Changing with the years. Firle Place, East Sussex: home of Lord and Lady Gage, by Tim Knox, published 3 September 2014 in Country Life (vol. 208 no. 36, article, pp.48-55)

An exercise in informed restraint: Parsonage Farm, Kirdford, West Sussex, by Steven Desmond, published 26 August 2015 in Country Life (vol. 209 no. 35, article, pp.46-51)

Parish church treasures. Painted splendour [at St John the Baptist, Clayton], by John Goodall, published 30 September 2015 in Country Life (vol. 209 no. 40, article, p.62)

Parish church treasures. Groaning under the load [Parish Church, Coombes, West Sussex], by John Goodall, published 28 October 2015 in Country Life (vol. 209 no. 44, article, p.36)

Otherworldly vision, by Matthew Dennison, published 25 November 2015 in Country Life (vol. 209 no. 48, article, pp.126-127) accessible at: R.I.B.A. Library
Abstract:
On the artist and illustrator David Jones (1895-1974), subject of two exhibitions. One at Pallant House Gallery, Chichester (October 24, 2015-February 21, 2016) and the other at Ditchling Museum of Art & Craft, East Sussex (October 24, 2015-March 6, 2016)

Poetry in brick and stone. Standen, West Sussex: a property of the National Trust, by Michael Hall, published 2 December 2015 in Country Life (vol. 209 no. 49, article, pp.44-49) accessible at: R.I.B.A. Library
Abstract:
Designed and built in 1891-1894 by Philip Webb, who died one hundred years ago this year

The art of a good letter, by Alan Powers, published 20 April 2016 in Country Life (vol. 210 no. 16, article, pp.118-119) accessible at: R.I.B.A. Library
Abstract:
Looks at the work of Edward Johnston (1872-1944), creator of the typeface used by London Underground and London Transport, who taught lettering to Eric Gill at the Central School and with whom he worked at Ditchling in East Sussex, amongst a small community of artists and designers. Johnston's work is the subject of an exhibition at Ditchling (March 12-September 11, 2016)

The quest for His Majesty's silk: The current restoration of the Saloon at the Brighton Pavilion faced a major challenge, by Annabel Westman, published 10 August 2016 in Country Life (vol. 210 no. 32, article, pp.74-77)

The view from here: the garden at Standen, East Grinstead, West Sussex, by Steven Desmond, published 26 October 2016 in Country Life (vol. 210 no. 43, article, pp.46-50) accessible at: R.I.B.A. Library
Abstract:
Standen was designed and built in 1891-1894 by Philip Webb. The garden was begun by a local designer, George Simpson, but taken over by Webb when he began designing the house on site.

Act of atonement. Battle Abbey, Kent: a property of English Heritage, by John Goodall, published 5 October 2016 in Country Life (vol. 210 no. 40, article, pp.50-57) accessible at: R.I.B.A. Library
Abstract:
On the 950th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings, the author visits the building that most directly connects us to the historic event that shaped English history. Includes: 'What William did for England', by John Goodall, p. 50-51.

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