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Brighton’s Royal Pavilion: The Extraordinary Palace That Looks Like It Belongs Somewhere Else
There are plenty of grand buildings in Britain. There are stately homes, castles, palaces and imposing…
Standen House and Gardens – A glimpse into a more relaxed way of life
Art historian Abigail Harrison-Moore recently called Standen one of the most charming examples of Arts and…
Harold and the Bayeux Tapestry
Harold ll (Harold Godwinson) was the last Anglo-Saxon king of England because, unfortunately for him, he…
Windmill Hill Mill – A restoration challenge
Not far from its better-known neighbour, Herstmonceux Castle, is Windmill Hill Mill. This mill has existed…
The Yellow Pages started in Brighton. Sixty years later, how does Sussex find a tradesperson?
One of Britain’s most familiar household objects began its life in Brighton. In 1966, the classified…
Polegate Windmill – Plan a Sunday visit to this historic structure
P Tucked away just off the main road from Eastbourne and before the Polegate junction, is…
The Bayeux Tapestry Returns Home: A Sussex Story Nearly 1,000 Years in the Making
Few historical artefacts capture the imagination quite like the Bayeux Tapestry. Stretching almost 70 metres in…
Eastbourne’s World Cup Heroes
Not much happens in the small town of Eastbourne on the south coast of England. It…
Winchelsea Cellars, East Sussex
Most Sussex dwellers are aware of Winchelsea – even if it is only to drive past…