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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.

Richard Cobden: A Victorian Internationalist, by Michael Townsend, published April 2004 in Midhurst Heritage (No 1, article, pp.4-6, Spring 2004, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

Brief biography of renowned reformer and internationalist, Richard Cobden (1804-1865), born at Heyshott and is buried at West Lavington. He lived for many years at Dunford House, Heyshott.

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.

Silly Sussex, by Mary Martin, published April 2004 in Midhurst Heritage (No 1, article, pp.10-10, Spring 2004, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

Sussex dialect, myths, remedies and folklore - and the origins of the phrase 'Silly Sussex'!

Goings On' in Bygone Heyshott, by Ronnie Palmer, published April 2004 in Midhurst Heritage (No 1, article, pp.11-11, Spring 2004, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

Murder, mayhem, drunkenness and disorderly happenings in Heyshott and Midhurst from the 15th to 17th centuries. Includes names of many local people.

The Missing People of Doomsday, by Brian Lawrence, published October 2004 in Midhurst Heritage (No 2, article, pp.4-5, Autumn 2004, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

The background to the Doomsday Book 1086, explaining how figures for the Hundred of Easebourne were calculated.

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.

Sporting Heritage/The Old Game of Quoits, by Tim McCann/Henry Bond, published October 2004 in Midhurst Heritage (No 2, article, pp.8-10, Autumn 2004, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

The story of cricket in Midhurst which dates back to the early 17th century, and includes fines, betting and the ladies game! Plus a brief history of the game of Quoits, and its involvement with Midhurst in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Cowdray Heritage Trust, by Robert Windle, published October 2004 in Midhurst Heritage (No 2, article, pp.12-12, Autumn 2004, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

Update on the work of the Cowdray Heritage Trust.

Midhurst MP Votes 'Yes', published April 2005 in Midhurst Heritage (No 3, article, pp.4-4, Spring 2004, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

Stop Press! Sir Gregory Norton, MP for Midhurst, votes for the execution of Charles 1 for High Treason. Sir Gregory died in 1652 and therefore avoided being tried as a regicide.

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 Elm Trees of Midhurst, by Richard Smith, published April 2005 in Midhurst Heritage (No 3, article, pp.7-8, Spring 2004, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

The decline of the elm trees in Midhurst as a result of Dutch Elm Disease, and their history and uses in past centuries.

Tan Hill or Satan's Hill?, published April 2005 in Midhurst Heritage (No 3, article, pp.10-11, Spring 2004, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

The possible origins of the various local names for St Ann's Hill in Midhurst.

Midhurst in 1947, by Leslie Howell, published April 2005 in Midhurst Heritage (No 3, article, pp.11-14, Spring 2004, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

Life in Midhurst for a newly married couple, Mr and Mrs Howell, in the 1940s.

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.

The Happy Traveller, published October 2005 in Midhurst Heritage (No 4, article, pp.6-7, Autumn 2005, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

The life of the generous, eccentric, well travelled vicar of Midhurst from 1906-1935, the Rev Frank Tatchell

What's Behind the Black Door?, published October 2005 in Midhurst Heritage (No 4, article, pp.8-9, Autumn 2005, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

The origins behind the wall plaque in West Street, Midhurst, which refers to the Commandery of the Knights of St John

Sheep, Cloth and Midhurst, published October 2005 in Midhurst Heritage (No 4, article, pp.9-10, Autumn 2005, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

The history of the wool trade in Midhurst

The Market House, published October 2005 in Midhurst Heritage (No 4, article, pp.11-12, Autumn 2005, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

Brief history of the 'real' Market House in Midhurst, known in 2005 as the Old Town Hall Coffee Shop. It was built in the 16th century, and features on a 1632 map of the Old Town.

The Old School, by A Midhurstian', published October 2005 in Midhurst Heritage (No 4, article, pp.13-13, Autumn 2005, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

Memories by an anonymous Midhurst resident of activities at the old school near Beggars Corner, Midhurst, during the first part of the 20th century.

The Midhurst Highwayman, published October 2005 in Midhurst Heritage (No 4, article, pp.14-14, Autumn 2005, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

The short life and adventurous times of Richard Congden, son of a wealthy Midhurst farmer, in the late 17th century. The Midhurst Highwayman came to a bad end, being captured and hung in 1691, aged 29!

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.

The Midhurst Sundial, by Sally Hersh, published April 2006 in Midhurst Heritage (No 5, article, pp.6-7, Spring 2006, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

Background to the new Midurst Sundial which was designed by Sally Hersh and was unveiled on the Chichester District Council offices in 1996.

The Missing Apprentices, by Bernard Allan, published April 2006 in Midhurst Heritage (No 5, article, pp.8-8, Spring 2006, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

Background history of apprenticeship, following the publication of 2 newspaper advertisements in 1738, seeking the return of 2 runaway Midhurst apprentices.

My Word!, by Timothy J McCann, published April 2006 in Midhurst Heritage (No 5, article, pp.9-10, Spring 2006, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

The history of the Catholic, John Bullaker (1574-1627), who published the second English dictionary in 1616 (the first was compiled by Robert Cawdrey in 1604). Bullaker had close connections with Midhurst and Cowdray.

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.

Sussex Sayings, published April 2006 in Midhurst Heritage (No 5, article, pp.12-12, Spring 2006, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

Sussex traditions and sayings related to plants.

Easebourne at the Time of Doomsday, published April 2006 in Midhurst Heritage (No 5, article, pp.13-13, Spring 2006, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

Article examining the reasons why Easebourne and other parishes are not included in the Doomsday Book of 1086.

The Midhurst Town Trust, by Tim Rudwick/Bridget Howard, published October 2006 in Midhurst Heritage (No 6, article, pp.4-5, Autumn 2006, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

The history and activities of the Midhurst Town Trust, from its origins in medieval times to the present day.

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.

Farming Then and Now, by Aubrey Marks, published October 2006 in Midhurst Heritage (No 6, article, pp.10-10, Autumn 2006, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

Eighty years of changes in farming, as remembered by Aubrey Marks, born 1926, and a retired Cowdray tenant.

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.

Cardinal Manning: Staunch Catholic and Social Reformer, by Michael Townsend, published October 2006 in Midhurst Heritage (No 6, article, pp.13-14, Autumn 2006, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

Brief biography of Henry Edward Manning, Archbishop of Westminster and appointed Cardinal in 1875. Ordained into the Anglican movment, he was Rector of Woolavington with Graffham, and later Archdeacon of Chichester, but converted to Rome in 1845.

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.

S, by Lawrence Price, published April 2007 in Midhurst Heritage (No 7, article, pp.5-5, Spring 2007, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

H G Wells lived, worked and studied in Midhurst in the 1880s and paints a vivid description of the town in his later novels.

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 Building of Coudreye, published April 2007 in Midhurst Heritage (No 7, article, pp.11-12, Spring 2007, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

The story of Coudreye, which was built in the 13th century by Sir Frank Bohun. It was replaced in the 1530s/40s by the Tudor Palace of Cowdray.

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.

Two Doctors in Midhurst - 300 years apart, by Carol Twite, published November 2007 in Midhurst Heritage (No 8, article, pp.8-9, Autumn 2007, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

The history of 2 Midhurst doctors, William White (died February 1632) and John Robinson (died 1895), as researched by Mrs Carol Twite of Nottingham.

Building the Sanatorium, published November 2007 in Midhurst Heritage (No 8, article, pp.10-10, Autumn 2007, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

The origins and background to the building of the King Edward VII Sanatorium at Midhurst, which was opened in 1906.

Passing the Buck: Why is a stag used as Midhurst's logo?, published November 2007 in Midhurst Heritage (No 8, article, pp.11-11, Autumn 2007, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

The tangled background to the adoption of the insignia of a leaping stag as Midhurst's logo!

Midhurst's National School, by Anne Dare, published November 2007 in Midhurst Heritage (No 8, article, pp.12-13, Autumn 2007, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

The building of the National School in Midhurst, which began in the 1850s and changed much over the course of the 19th and 20th centuries.

The Shakespeare Connection, published November 2007 in Midhurst Heritage (No 8, article, pp.14-14, Autumn 2007, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

Article discussing the somewhat tenuous links between Shakespeare and Cowdray and the Montague family.

The Wharf in Midhurst History, published May 2008 in Midhurst Heritage (No 9, article, pp.4-5, Spring 2008, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

The origins of the Wharf and mill pond in Midhurst, beginning with a watermill in 1284 and progressing through a fish farm, and becoming part of the Rother Navigation.

The Half Moon School 1934, by A.L. Gilder, published May 2008 in Midhurst Heritage (No 9, article, pp.6-6, Spring 2008, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

Memories of a short period spent at the Half Moon School, Midhurst in the 1930s. Many local names are included in the article.

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.

Midhurst - Mecca for Polo, by Marie Merritt, published May 2008 in Midhurst Heritage (No 9, article, pp.10-10, Spring 2008, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

Polo at Cowdray in the 1950s, as recalled by Marie Merritt, one of the grooms at the stables.

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.

Midhurst in Living Memory. Oral History of Midhurst and surrounding villages., by Pat Bryant, published May 2008 in Midhurst Heritage (No 9, article, pp.13-14, Spring 2008, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

Update on the progress of the Midhurst Living History project, part funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, and launched in March 2007. A celebratory exhibition is planned for 2010, plus a book and talking book.

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.

Moving Pictures, by Terry Lewis, published November 2008 in Midhurst Heritage (No 10, article, pp.4-5, Autumn 2008, Midhurst Society & printed at Kerry Type Ltd) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16354]

Memories of the cinema in North Street, Midhurst, which first opened as the Midhurst Cinema Company in 1910. Mr Lewis recalls both visiting and working there from the 1940s to the 1970s.

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.