Hans Feibuschj Who will save his paintings?
By Elizabeth Wright Beautiful painted figures once covered all the walls of this shadowy crypt, telling a story held still in time. The flowing artwork embedded... Read more.
THE TERRIBLE TALE OF TEDDY With a happy ending
By Elizabeth Wright When Teddy, our big black and white cat with the mystical green eyes, didn’t appear for his dinner in his Eastbourne home, I knew somethin... Read more.
Belle Tout – The Beachy Head Lighthouse That Moved
By Elizabeth Wright How do you save an 850 tonne cliff top lighthouse from falling into the sea? In 1999, world wide fame came to Belle Tout, a de-commissioned ... Read more.
The Sussex Stringtown
By Elizabeth Wright In Sussex, a county with a rich maritime heritage there has always been a demand for ropes for its ships and boats. There is mention in reco... Read more.
Charlotte Turner-Smith ‘A literary icon of the South Downs’ (1749-1806)
By Elizabeth Wright Charlotte Turner Smith is best known for her poems about Sussex; She also found literary success by weaving parts of her incredible life int... Read more.
Dr. John Bodkin Adams ‘One of the greatest murder trials of all time.’ Part 2
By Elizabeth Wright The county’s Chief Constable, Robert Walker, called in two officers from the Metropolitan Police Murder Squad on the 17th August 1956. Det... Read more.
Dr. John Bodkin Adams ‘One of the greatest murder trials of all time.’
By Elizabeth Wright On the 19th December 1956, Eastbourne doctor, John Bodkin Adams was charged with the murder of wealthy widow, Edith Alice Morrell. After a t... Read more.
SUSSEX FOLK KEEP ON TRUGGING
By Elizabeth Wright ‘Willow, willow, bend it true, Here’s a Sussex trug for you. First the chestnut frame you form, Steam it gently, soft and warm. Then ben... Read more.
Southdown Sheep, The Pride of Sussex
by Elizabeth Wright Southdown sheep have grazed the Sussex downland for many centuries; archaeological investigations have revealed that they were probably arou... Read more.
IT’S A DOG’S LIFE ON THE SUSSEX DOWNS
BY Elizabeth Wright This part of the South Downs, in East Sussex is a paradise for both dogs and their owners. The attractions are obvious – the stark beaut... Read more.
The Last Shepherd of Beachy Head
By Elizabeth Wright Stephen Blackmore (1833-1920) was described by historian Arthur Broke as, “The last of the old race of Southdown shepherds, a man apart fr... Read more.
A Game Bird in Langley, Eastbourne
By Elizabeth Wright Her audiences were fascinated as she sat on the back shelf of her owner’s Citroen Estate, looking like a large chicken in fancy dress. ... Read more.