Lodsworth Heritage Society Archives
The Lodsworth Community Archive and Study Centre is open for visits
The Lodsworth Community Archive & Study Centre, within the village hall, provides safe storage of all our historic documents, photographs, postcards, newspaper cuttings etc, plus those of other Lodsworth organisations and clubs who wish to participate. All parishioners and others wishing to research the history of the parish are welcome by arrangement.
We are continuing to update our catalogue of the items in the archive. Search the summary catalogue below by typing a name, place or event into the search box:
Collection | Item | Title | Description | Author | Dates | Location |
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0001 | Iron Age and Roman Quern Production at Lodsworth, West Sussex | Reprint from The Antiquaries Journal 1987 Volume LXVII Part I | D P S Peacock FSA | Box 5 | ||
0002 | The Old Brickyard | Memories of living in The Old Brickyard, Lodsworth Common | Molly Bentall | Box 5 | ||
0003 | Lodsworth Chess Club | A framed photograph of R B Carter presenting the Everett Cup to J Rogers in 1933. Picture includes seven other unnamed members | 1933 | Box 24 | ||
0004 | Lodsworth Chess Club – Winners McArthur Cup 1920-1921 | Lodsworth Chess Club, ‘Winners of McArthur Cup 1920-1921’. Framed photograph of 11 named member. | George Garland | 1920 – 1921 | Box 24 | |
001 | Outlook magazine | Copies of the Lodsworth village magazine from 1974 | Outlook team | 1974 – current | Open shelf | |
0005 | Lodsworth – The Story of an English Village | Published in 1995 by Weald & Downland Museum | Martyn Hepworth & A E Marshall | Up to 1970s | Box 1 & open shelf | |
002 | Lodsworth’s former village hall | Collection of C.S.Barnes’s documents relating to the former village hall | Various | |||
003 | St Peter’s Well | Copies of deeds, indenture, conveyance, sales brochure & history pertaining to the house St Peter’s Well | Various | 1980s | Box 17 | |
0006 | Anthony Hollist’s wedding to Miss Barker of Cocking Rectory | Article in St Peter’s Lodsworth & St James Selham Church Monthly 1902 | Unknown | 1902 | Box 6 | |
0007 | Chimney corner & polished iron fire dogs at The Hollist Arms | Copy of a sketch measuring 31 x 24.5 cm | Cecil Aldin | Unknown | Box 18 | |
0008 | Inventory of the Hollist Arms in 1842 | Inventory of “The Hollist Arms belonging to Mrs Elizabeth Gill” appraised by George Peat of Midhurst dated 18 October 1842 | Unknown | 1842 | Box 18 | |
004 | Visual record of Lodsworth in the early 21st century | Collection of photographs of Lodsworth residents with their families and pets in front of their properties | Hayward/ Jackson/ Proctor/ Summers | 2012 | ||
0009 | History of Collyers Farm | Results of commissioned research by historical buildings researcher | Annabelle F Hughes MA DPhil | Contributor | ||
0010 | Harvest at Lodsworth Farm | Helen E Hinckley | 1949 | Box 19 | ||
0011 | Lickfold Cottage, Lodsworth | ‘Historic houses of Sussex No. 62’ in Sussex County Magazine Vol.6 1932 pg. 690 | Viscountess Wolseley | 1932 | Box 17 | |
0012 | Lodsworth former village hall bookings | Pocket book with details of bookings and payments | Various | 1981-1986 | Box 20 | |
0013 | Leggat Hill Farm, Ludgate (Little Leggat-Hill) & Stones (Stone Land) | Notice of sale of Leggat Hill Farm (Lot 1), Ludgate (Lot 2), Stones (Lot 3) by auction at the Spread Eagle Inn in 1798 | 1798 | Box 17 | ||
0014 | Proposed New Village Hall | Parish referendum backs new Village Hall at recreation ground site | Jane Hunt | 1997 | Box 23 | |
0015 | Midhurst to Pulborough Railway Line | Continuing decay of the Midhurst to Pulborough railway line | TBW | 1963 | Box 1 | |
005 | Redens | Collection of 3 mounted photographs of the house and various outbuildings | Unknown | c 1900 | Box 17 | |
006 | Outlook | Past copies of Outlook | Dropbox | |||
002 | 0016 | Lodsworth former village hall | Typed notes about Lodsworth Village Hall | C H Barnes | 1927-1977 | Box 20 |
002 | 0017 | Lodsworth former village hall | Handwritten draft notes for document 0016 | C H Barnes | 1927-1977 | Box 20 |
002 | 0018 | History of Lodsworth former village hall | Handwritten notes on history of Lodsworth Village Hall | C H Barnes | 1921-1976 | Box 20 |
002 | 0019 | Officers of Lodsworth former village hall Committee | Handwritten list of names of officers of the Committee | C H Barnes | 1923-1985 | Box 20 |
002 | 0020 | Lodsworth local history exhibition | Poster for local history exhibition in Lodsworth Village Hall | Unknown | Unknown | Box 1 |
002 | 0021 | Lodsworth former village hall | Queen Praises Lodsworth : Golden Jubilee of Hall | Unknown | 1977 | Box 20 |
002 | 0022 | Lodsworth former village hall | Near closure of Hall | Unknown | Unknown | Box 20 |
002 | 0023 | Lodsworth former village hall | Parish Council meeting discussing taking responsibility for the maintenance costs of the Hall | Unknown | Unknown | Box 20 |
007 | Rules of Lodsworth former village hall | Three versions of “Rules” of Village Hall | Unknown | Unknown | Box 20 | |
008 | Lodsworth former village hall hire charges | Hire charges | Unknown | 1950-1983 | Box 20 | |
002 | 0024 | Lodsworth former village hall clock | Letter from T Brooks about repairs to the clock donated by Mrs Matthew Lawrence 1943/73? | T Brooks | 1984 | Box 20 |
009 | Lodsworth former village hall | Bound original Appeal, Subscriptions and Minutes of the Building Fund Committee | Various | 1923-1927 | Box 20 | |
002 | 0025 | Lodsworth former village hall | Original handwritten “Terms Sanctioned and Approved by the Charity Commission” | Unknown | 1923 | Box 20 |
002 | 0026 | Lodsworth former village hall | Memo to Major Harding Newman from Cowdray Estate Office requesting alterations to the appearance of the proposed Village Hall | Cowdray Estate Office | 1926 | Box 20 |
002 | 0027 | Proposed Lodsworth former village hall | Letter to Chairman of VH Committee from Harold Pearson, Cowdray Park offering £100 this year towards the cost of the proposed VH and probably another £100 next year. | Harold Pearson | 1926 | Box 20 |
002 | 0028 | Proposed Lodsworth former village hall | Letter from Chairman VH Committee to the Hon Harold Pearson concerning revised tender of £1,050 from J Hurst for constructing the new building | Chairman, VH Committee | 1926 | Box 20 |
002 | 0029 | Proposed Village Hall | Handwritten proposal from Lieut Col Hollist for the purchase of a plot of land for the VH building at a cost of £200 per acre. | Lieut Col Hollist (?) | 1923 | Box 20 |
010 | Lodsworth Reading Room | Five letters and a petition (objecting) concerning the sale of Lodsworth Reading Room | Various | 1926 | Box 17 | |
002 | 0030 | County library use of Lodsworth former village hall | Letter from WSCC to the VHC about the terms upon which the County Library may use the VH | County Librarian | 1951 | Box 20 |
002 | 0031 | Lodsworth former village hall kitchen | Letter from Mrs Susan Barnes to the VHC about a contribution for modernising the Hall kitchen. | Susan Barnes | 1967 | Box 20 |
002 | 0032 | Lodsworth former village hall | A brief account of the operation of the VH and an Appeal to parishioners to join as Friends of the VH and make annual contributions to assist in the cost of maintaining the Hall. | Various | c.1958 | Box 20 |
002 | 0033 | Lodsworth former village hall and The Reading Room | Extracts from Lodsworth PC records concerning the VH and The Reading Room | J W S Corbett (Clerk) | 1976 | Box 20 |
002 | 0034 | Lodsworth former village hall | Printed Building Fund Balance Sheet and handwritten draft | H R Moseley and J Randall | 1927 | Box 20 |
011 | Lodsworth former village hall | Three letters to/from WSCC concerning tenancy of the VH as a Library Centre | C F Newell, and Clerk of the CC | 1951 | Box 20 | |
012 | Lodsworth former village hall | Five letters from WSCC and Midhurst RDC about the use of the VH as a Polling Station | Various | 1951-1955 | Box 20 | |
013 | Lodsworth former village hall hire charges | Four separate schedules of Hall hire charges | Unknown | 1960 & unknown | Box 20 | |
014 | Lodsworth former village hall fire insurance | Ten letters to/from the North British and Mercantile Assurance Co Ltd about fire insurance | Various | 1935-1955 | Box 20 | |
015 | Performing Rights licence for Lodsworth former village hall | Thirteen letters about the licence to use/play Gramophone records for public entertainment from The Performing Right Society Ltd and Phonographic Performance Ltd | Various | Box 20 | ||
016 | Cinematographic performances at Lodsworth former village hall | 8 letters to/from various organisations about cinematographic performances | Various | 1955-1956 | Box 20 | |
017 | Lodsworth former village hall theatre licence | Three letters about the application for and renewal of the Village Hall Theatrical Licence | Various | 1956-1960 | Box 20 | |
018 | Lodsworth former village hall | Eleven letters from Sussex Rural Community Council about Performing Right Society licensing for village Halls and Cinematograph regulations | Various | 1941-1961 | Box 20 | |
019 | Lodsworth former village hall | Two letters from Danceland Records about recordings available | C St J Murphy | 1949 | Box 20 | |
002 | 0035 | Lodsworth former village hall | Certificate of Exemption from Entertainment Duty from Collector of Customs and Excise | Commissioner for C & E | 1948 | Box 20 |
002 | 0036 | Lodsworth former village hall theatre licence | County of West Sx Magistrates Court granting to C H Barnes a theatre licence for one year to use the VH as a place for performing stage plays. | Midhurst Petty Sessions | 1964 | Box 20 |
020 | Stoolball Club conduct in Lodsworth former village hall | Four letters about the conduct of the Stoolball Club at a recent dance and a report regarding future dances | C H Barnes, L N Clark, G Stocker | 1961-1962 | Box 20 | |
002 | 0037 | Lodsworth former village hall | Analysis of receipts and expenditure in the running of the VH | Unknown | 1950-1957 | Box 20 |
021 | Notice board for Lodsworth former village hall | Quotations for the supply of a new notice board and acceptance | James Morley: Bayley Bros | 1960 | Box 20 | |
022 | Lodsworth former village hall | Two estimates for works to the VH | Bayley Bros | 1961-1963 | Box 20 | |
002 | 0038 | Lodsworth former village hall | Names of Committee Members | Unknown | 1960 | Box 20 |
002 | 0039 | Lodsworth former village hall | Letter from WSCC terminating use of VH as a Library | Clerk to the CC | 1962 | Box 20 |
002 | 0040 | Lodsworth former village hall | Tariff and conditions of hire for use of the VH | Unknown | unknown | Box 20 |
002 | 0041 | Lodsworth former village hall rules & hire charges | Amendments to Lodsworth Memorial VH rules; revised hire charges | Unknown | 1933-1955 | Box 20 |
023 | Lodsworth former village hall correspondence with Charity Commission | Handwritten draft of rules for Lodsworth Memorial VH and comments on these from the Charity Commission: letters from the Charity Commission about the conveyancing of land and the sale of the Reading Room | Unknown | 1925 | Box 20 | |
0042 | Lodsworth Working Men’s Club | Handwritten copy of Rules passed | Mr L Hand | 1949 | Box 24 | |
0043 | Billiards table | Rules passed at a Committee meeting. | W Burchell | 1909 | Box 20 | |
024 | Lodsworth Memorial Village Hall | Six documents about the rules for Lodsworth Memorial VH | Unknown | 1925-1929? | Box 20 | |
025 | Lodsworth Reading Room (Charity) | Charity Commission “Order” issued to Lodsworth PC for use of Reading Room for reading and recreation by the men of the Parish Charity Commission “Orders” (authority) to the Trustees to sell the Reading Room for not less than £350 Account for sale of Reading Room to John Randall | Secretary, Charity Commission | 1921-1926 | Box 17 | |
0044 | Lodsworth Congregational Chapel | Charity Commission letter “Notice of a Proposed Order of the Board” to Lodsworth PC for publication | Secretary, Charity Commission | 1936 | Box 8 | |
0045 | Issue of Ration Book | Two letters from the Ministry of Food about the 1952 Ration Book issue | The Food Office, Chichester | 1951-1952 | Box 1 | |
026 | Lodsworth former village hall | Lodsworth Memorial VH and LVH: 20 documents/schedules of charges/tariffs for hire of Hall. | Various/Unknown | 1948-1991 | Box 20 | |
027 | Lodsworth former village hall | 22 letters from various organisations applying to book the VH | Various | 1979-1980 | Box 20 | |
0046 | Friends of the Village Hall | Names of subscribers following an Appeal launched for voluntary annual subscriptions promised to be paid to supplement income received to ensure the upkeep of the VH | C H Barnes | 1959 | Box 20 | |
0047 | Lodsworth former village hall as a ‘Rest Centre’ | WSCC Emergency Homeless Plan – LVH as a Rest Centre: “Preparing a School as a Rest Centre” | Unknown | 1966/7 | Box 20 | |
0048 | Outlook | 8 pages of Local Information | Unknown | 1982 & 1991 | Box 20 | |
028 | Lodsworth former village hall | A further parcel of about 25 documents/letters about the use and administration of the VH. | Various | 1934-1964 | Box 20 | |
029 | Lodsworth former village hall | A collection of about 85 (unsorted) documents/letters/estimates (electrical works): Summer/autumn Fetes 1965, 1974, 1979: income and expenditure 1976/7, 1977/8, 1978/9: Minutes of Hall Committee 1978 and 1980: Women’s Institute: Fire Protection: Lotteries and Gaming: Food Regulations 1955: Bridge Club: VH improvements. | Various | 1935-1997 | Box 20 | |
030 | St Peter’s Church, Lodsworth | A collection of seventeen photographs (coloured and b/w) including St Nicholas Chapel and the new South entrance porch/window before and after the works | Various | 1968 | Box 8 | |
031 | St Peter’s Church, Lodsworth | St Nicholas Chapel window: detailed notes about the remodelling of the Chapel, its South facing window and its furnishings. | Unknown | 1967/8: 1981 | Box 8 | |
0050 | Parish Church of St Peter, Lodsworth | Service sheet for the “Hallowing of the new entrance and St Nicholas Chapel” carried out by the Bishop of Chichester | Unknown | 1968 | Box 8 | |
0049 | St Peter’s Church, Lodsworth | Copy of a “painting of window in Lodsworth Church put in by Hasler Hollist on the occasion of his son coming of age” | Unknown | unknown | Box 8 | |
032 | St Peter’s Church, Lodsworth | Church News and notes and three copies of Historical Notes about the Church: two copies of some notes about the stained glass window South porch dedicated to St Nicholas. | Various | 1969 | Box 8 | |
0051 | Lodsworth Recipes | County Recipes from Lodsworth. Produced by St Peter’s Church Cookery Book Committee | The Ladies of Lodsworth | 1981 | Box 24 | |
0052 | Bill Ayling | An article from the Daily Express newspaper about Bill Ayling – village newsagent and remarkable newspaper deliverer to the villages of Northchapel, Lurgashall, Lodsworth and Lickfold | Staff reporter | 1964 | Box 9 | |
0053 | Edward Scott | A front page article from the Daily Telegraph newspaper about traitor Guy Burgess (of Burgess and Philby) and Edward Scott who lived in Lodsworth at the time of the article. | Brian Silk | 1981 | Box 6 | |
0054 | Lodsworth Shoe Repairer | An article from The West Sussex Gazette and South of England Advertiser about Alec Rogers – shoemaker, who lived at Church Cottage, previously known as the Old Post Office | Phoebe Somers | 1977 | Box 19 | |
0055 | Lodsworth Seniors Club | A photograph from The Observer showing the Lodsworth Seniors Club taking tea at their annual Garden Party at Ewers | Unknown | 1974 | Box 24 | |
0056 | The Excavation of a Motte at Lodsbridge Mill, Lodsworth | Holden, E.W. (1967) ‘The excavation of a Motte at Lodsworth Mill, Lodsworth’, Sussex Archaeological Collections Volume 105, Sussex Archaeological Society | E W Holden | 1967 | Box 6 | |
0057 | The Swastika over Britain | Gage, W.J. (1945) ‘The Swastika over Britain, featuring Kingdom House, Petworth and strange goings on there’, John Bull pp.7-9 | William J Gage | 1945 | Box 1 | |
033 | Survey of Chandlers Cottage (now called Rushen) | A set of five drawings showing the construction (timber framing etc.) of the house and a four page detailed description/survey of the house | Martin Underwood | 1976-1978 | Box 17 | |
034 | Old maps | A4 size coloured gloss copies of maps/landholdings of three farms: Snapelands Farm, Woolhurst Farm, Leggate Hill Farm | Unknown | Unknown | Box 17 | |
0058 | Deposit of Lodsworth Records at WSRO | Letter to Rev W D Dinnis from West Sussex Record Office acknowledging a further batch of Lodsworth records handed over by Mr Marshall. Thanks also for the Selham records included. | Patricia Gill | 1975 | Box 1 | |
0059 | Mrs E D Constant decd. | Letter to the Rev W D Dinnis from Swann, Evans & Randall, Solicitors of Heathfield concerning E D Constant decd and a memorial tablet | Adair Swann | 1972 | Box 6 | |
0060 | Marriage between Edward Hazeldine and Cecelia Hurlstone | Application for Banns of Marriage between Edward Hazeldine and Cecelia Hurlstone | Rev W D Dinnis | 1977 | Box 6 | |
0061 | Clearance of St Peter’s, Lodsworth churchyards | 27 pages of typed and handwritten notes of names, location and description of graves in the churchyard probably prepared during the clearing of mounds and footstones | Various | Various | Box 11 | |
0062 | Lodsworth Parish Church | Copy of a letter and notes about St Nicholas and St Nicholas Chapel from A E Buss of London – designer of the south porch Chrystalcrete window (Also see Outlook April 1968) to E O Purser – F R Steele and Partners, Architects | A E Buss | 1968 | Box 8 | |
0063 | Lodsworth and Selham Churches | Handwritten notes on Lodsworth and Selham Church silver “by a woman sent by the Diocese to examine it” | Rev Dudley Dinnis | c.1975 | Box 8 | |
0064 | Lodsworth Parish Church | Letter from Reginald Steele and Partners (Architects) to the Rev Dudley Dinnis and his reply concerning a suitable space in the churchyard for disposal of cremated remains | E O Purser and Dudley Dinnis | 1976 | Box 11 | |
035 | Photos of Lodsworth houses & buildings | A large collection, in two bundles, or b/w photographs – mainly of the houses and buildings in Lodsworth and surrounding areas | Brian Kingshott | unknown | Box 17 | |
0065 | To the men of Lodsworth | Report of welcome home event for local men who had returned from serving in WW1 | c.1918 | Box 2 | ||
0066 | Vicar turns builder at Lickfold | Report on renovation of St Hilda’s chapel, Lickfold by the vicar and local people | 1947 | Box 8 | ||
0067 | Otter hunting at Selham | 6 photographs of otter hunting in Selham | Unknown | c.1912 | Box 2 | |
0068 | Lodsworth Players | Photograph of 12 performers on stage – names on reverse | Garland | 1953 | Box 16 | |
036 | Lodsworth Football Club | Four notebooks of Lodsworth Football Club records: 1937-40, 1952-69,1974-77,1978-80 | Various | 1937-1980 | Box 13 | |
0070 | Lodsworth Football Club | Register of football club players and vice presidents | Various | 1967-1968 | Box 13 | |
0069 | Lodsworth Football Club | Two football club Minute Books of Committee meetings | Various | 1984-1989 | Box 13 | |
0071 | The Dennett Family | Letter from (Len) Mullens W Harrison (Quarry Dene Farm, Merstham) to R (Dick) Coomber attaching collection of notes about Dennetts of Lodsworth and a Harrison Family poem | Mullens & Richard Harrison | 1962 & 1957 | Box 6 | |
0072 | Memories of Joan Mills nee Godber | Memories of her childhood in Lodsworth 1918 – 1928 and a photograph dated 1922 | Joan Mills (Godber) | 1918-1928 | Box 6 | |
037 | The Kingshott family | An account of life of Kingshott family in Lodsworth parish and a certificate in Anti-Gas Training awarded to William Kingshott by British Red Cross Society in 1939 | Brian Kingshott | 1908-2012 | Box 6 | |
061 | 0073 | Service of thanksgiving for Phyllis Tooth | Service of Thanksgiving at St Peter’s Church Lodsworth for the life of Phyllis Joan Tooth and a copy of the address given by her son, Pete | Peter Tooth and family | 2010 | Box 6 |
061 | 0074 | Alexander ‘Sandy’ Storrar | Service of Thanksgiving at St Peter’s Church, Lodsworth for the life of Alexander Storrar and his CV | Storrar family | 2010 | Box 6 |
0075 | Betty Simmonds | Photo-montage of Betty Simmonds’ Lodsworth friends presented to her on the occasion of her 90th birthday (14 May 2007) | Gillian Johnson | 2007 | Box 6 | |
038 | “My Mother 1874-1978 by her daughter Betty” | Betty Simmonds’ memories of her mother and father, including copies of photographs and articles from local newspapers | Betty Simmonds | c 2010-2012 | Box 6 | |
0076 | Lodsworth Women’s Institute | Cutting from Southern Weekly newspaper featuring a scene from “Golden Harvest” performed at Lodsworth Village Hall | Unknown | 1953 | Box 24 | |
0077 | Lodsworth Youth Club | Two cuttings from the Midhurst & Petworth Observer featuring the Midhurst/Petworth area club officers and Lodsworth Youth Club annual meeting at Lodsworth Village Hall | Unknown | 1970 & 1974 | Box 24 | |
039 | Lodsworth Lane House Playgroup and Sunday School | Collection of four photographs of children and their adult helpers. Two more photographs including Nativity Play and newspaper cuttings from the local Observer newspaper | Unknown | 1985-1990 | Box 7 | |
0078 | Snapelands | House and Garden magazine featuring (p31) Conversion of farmstead into a modern home for Humphrey and Elizabeth Tomalin: also front cover photograph | Unknown | 1964 | Box 17 | |
0079 | Merry Olde Christmas | Article from The Globe and Mail, Canada about life in Lodsworth and West Sussex | Sarah Hampson | 2010 | Box 29 | |
0080 | Lodsworth in 1912 | Details of who was living where in the parish in about the year 1912, from Outlook August & September 1977 | Harry Carver | 1912 | Box 6 | |
0081 | Lodsworth in 1912 | Editorial; further thoughts and comments to supplement the articlespublished in Outlooks August/September 1977 | Outlook | 1912 | Box 6 | |
0082 | Kelly’s Directory | Extract from Kelly’s Directory of Sussex 1911 which includes a brief history and description of Lodsworth (and beyond) together with lists of private residences and businesses | Kelly’s Directory | 1911 | Box 1 | |
040 | Lodsworth Cricket Club | Team photograph c1975. Club fixture card for 1938. Score sheet of the Lodsworth innings v Grayswood August 8th 1959. Cutting from the local Observer newspaper 24th July 1970 with photograph of over-40s cricket team | Unknown | 1938-1975 | Box 12 | |
0083 | The Studio, Church lane | History of The Studio: copies of 4 pages of handwritten notes made in 1999 | Joan Corbett | 1907 onwards | Box 17 | |
041 | Photographs of Lodsworth properties | Collection of 12 negatives and 5 prints of photographs of various properties in Lodsworth and the High Street | Unknown | Unknown | Box 17 | |
042 | Picture postcards of Lodsworth | Seven colour and b/w picture/photo postcards of Lodsworth scenes and one b/w card of Midhurst Angel Hotel | Unknown | Various | Postcards & Box 4 | |
043 | WWI and WWII Rolls of Honour | A collection of war records and military details of all of the men remembered on the Rolls of Honour (WWI and WWII) memorials located in St Peter’s Church, Lodsworth | Various | 1914-18 & 1939-45 | Box 6 | |
0084 | Lodsworth schoolgirls | Photograph of eight older girls entitled “Gypsy Dance with Jean in the black skirt” | Unknown | 1937 | Box 7 | |
044 | Morley Family and William Morley | Photograph of the gravestone in St Peter’s Churchyard, Lodsworth in memory of James and Mary Morley and their son William Morley who lost his life in the Titanic disaster 19.4.1912 Copies and extracts from the 1881, 1891, 1901 and 1911 censuses and various family (distant) recollections | Various | 1912-1936 | Box 6 | |
0085 | Birkinshaw photographic archive | Extensive archive of photographs of Lodsworth parish taken by David Ashley Birkinshaw (1922-1988) together with a short biography of his life and achievements | David Ashley Birkinshaw | 1930-1950 | Box 2 & open shelf | |
045 | Lodsworth School Reunion 1999 | Copy of colour photo with names, together with press cutting from the Midhurst & Petworth Observer | Jenny Mouland | 1999 & 2012 | Box 7 | |
0086 | Surveys of timber framed buildings in Lodsworth | Brief research notes by Dr Annabelle Hughes, a historic buildings researcher,of: The Arms and other buildings | Dr Annabelle Hughes | C15 & C16 | Box 17 | |
0087 | James Alfred Carver | Photocopy of Navy service record of James Alfred Carver (b. 26.5.1879 in Lodsworth) – National Archives ref. Chatham 186582 | The Navy | 1897-1919 | Box 46 | |
0088 | Unused | |||||
0089 | Sussex Archaeological Collections | Sussex Archaeological Collections vol. 105 1976 | numerous | since earliest times | Box 5 | |
0090 | Lodsworth Village School | A group photo of the children and their teachers and a photocopy of this with names added | Unknown | 1949 | Box 7 | |
0091 | St Peter’s Church, Lodsworth | Church Expenses, Collections, Sick and Poor Fund, Reading Room, School accounts, Clothing and Fuel Clubs, Mission Chapel Lickfold, Choir Fund, together with Government Inspector’s report and a Register of Baptisms, Marriages and Burials | Unknown | 1890-1893 | Box 8 | |
0092 | Lodsworth Now and Then | Cutting from the Midhurst & Petworth Observer with two photos of Lodsworth Now & Then | Unknown | 1993 & c.1900 | Box 2 | |
0093 | Valuation List for the Parish of Lodsworth | 19 pages handwritten (in red ink) Valuation List at August 10th 1899 | Unknown | 1899 | Box 17 | |
0094 | Ordnance Survey parishes map 6″ to one mile | True copy of the Lodsworth, Fernhurst, Easebourne, Heyshott and Graffham parishes Sheet SU91NW (See also pencilled notes on reverse side) | Ordnance Survey | 1971 | Box 2 | |
0095 | Betty Simmonds | WWII memories of Betty Simmonds from 10 pages of British Legion publication “They Also Served” | Betty Simmonds | 1911-1979 | Box 6 | |
0096 | The Simmonds Family | Invoice from Arding & Hobbs for the supply of furnishings and equipment for The Cottage, Lodsworth totalling £22:9:5 3/4 (3 farthings) | Arding & Hobbs | Box 6 | ||
0097 | The Land of Lod | Description of the area around the River Lod, written by John Rickman and published by Peggy Rickman in 1998 | John Rickman | Domesday to 1998 | Open shelf | |
0098 | Poems On Several Occasions | Photocopies of 34 pages of poems, subscribers names and “Some Remarks of the Author’s Life” | Mary Collier | 1762 | Box 6 | |
046 | St Peter’s Lodsworth and St James, Selham | Church magazines with index of items of interest. | Various | 1908-1920 | Box 8 | |
047 | Ranulph Fiennes Transglobe Expedition | Details of Ranulph Fiennes’ Transglobe Expedition and extracts from Outlook & Bowring Magazine Vol.28 No.2 Summer 1979 | Peter Bowring, Vivian Fuchs, Ran Fiennes, Outlook | 1979-1982 | Box 6 | |
048 | The Marshall family in Lodsworth | Bundle of historical documents written and collected by A E Marshall about Lodsworth and the Marshall family. | A E Marshall | 1977-1983 | Box 6 | |
049 | Church News of the Midhurst Rural Deanery | Parcel of editions & cuttings from the Church News of the Midhurst Rural Deanery | Various | 1923-1940 | Box 8 | |
0100 | Public Rights of Way, Footpaths and Bridleways | OS maps and a certified statement by WSCC of numbered footpaths and bridleways in the parish of Lodsworth | T C Hayward Clerk of the County Council | 1952 | Box 1 | |
050 | Proposed South Downs National Park | Collection of papers relating to the planning process in creating the South Downs National Park | Various | 2000-2002 | Box 1 | |
051 | Recreation Ground and the Village Hall Committee | Collection of papers relating to the Recreation Ground, byelaws, Lease Agreement between the VHC and the PC (May 2000) | Various | 1964-2000 | Box 23 | |
052 | “The Cowdray Contract” | Collection of papers relating to the purchase of land from the Cowdray Trust adjacent to the Recreation Ground for construction of the new Village Hall building. | numerous | 1997-1999 | Box 23 | |
053 | Watersfield Developments Ltd – The former village hall site | Bundle of correspondence about the development of the former village hall site, maintenance works at Farthings Burial Ground and the works at Bayley’s Yard | Various | 2001-2002 | Box 20 | |
054 | Parish Council Questionnaire and Action Plan | Bundle of forms, letters in connection with the Lodsworth Parish Appraisal Project | Various | 2001-2002 | Box 9 | |
055 | Lodsworth Parish Council deeds | Deeds and papers about the purchase of land for the former village hall and the allotments. Records by the PRO | Various | 1925-1985 | Box 9 | |
056 | Lodsworth Map Project | Letters about entry of the Map Project for the Sussex Heritage 2001 Awards | John King & John Fellows | 2001 | Box 1 | |
057 | Sir Evelyn de Rothschild | Small bundle of papers about Sir Evelyn’s 70th birthday | Several | 2001 | Box 6 | |
058 | St Peter’s Churchyard | Assorted papers dealing with financial aspects and maintenance of the churchyard | Various | 1972-1980 | Box 11 | |
0102 | Lodsworth Recreation Ground byelaws | Copy of Byelaws at Lodsworth Recreation Ground and “Enforcement of Byelaws” | Secretary of State | 1971 | Box 23 | |
0103 | E H Shepard and his house, Woodmancote | In glossy property magazine FINE Sussex and Surrey magazine Vol.5 pp.38-39 | Unknown | 2015 | Box 6 | |
059 | 0104 | St Peter’s Lodsworth children’s services | Photograph albums covering the children’s services and Sunday school | Angela Morriss & others | 1966-1983 | Box 8 |
059 | 0105 | St Peter’s Lodsworth children’s services | Second photograph album covering children’s services and Sunday school | Angela Morriss & others | 1980-1983 | Box 8 |
0106 | Early history of Outlook | The birth and early history of Outlook which replaced The Rother | Various | 1963-1985 | Box 2 | |
060 | Outlook source material | A large collection of source documents used as the basis of Outlook articles | Numerous | 1963-1970 | Box 2 | |
0107 | WW2 invasion instructions | Original and transcription of invasion instructions | Invasion Committee | 1942 | Box 2 | |
0108 | A courthouse with dungeons | Property note about Lodsworth Manor House | Unknown | 1974 | Box 17 | |
0109 | Women’s Institute jam making | Lodsworth Women’s Institute making jam in Lodsworth village hall during World War 2 | George Garland | 1943 | Box 24 | |
0110 | Shove halfpenny in Hollist | 3 men playing shove halfpenny in Hollist | Unknown | Box 18 | ||
0111 | Society is ready to delve into village’s history | Report of inaugural meeting of LHS, The Midhurst & Petworth Observer 2011 | Jenny Mouland | 2011 | Box 24 | |
0112 | Lodsworth ’91 Grand Village Fete | Programme for Lodsworth’s fete | Unknown | 1991 | Box 25 | |
0113 | Stars taking part in village festival | Report of Lodsworth flower festival, concerts & poetry reading, with actresses Geraldine James, Caroline Langrishe, Sharon Maughan & Anna Carteret | 1995 | Box 2 | ||
0114 | Recreation ground spectators | John Bullen, George Tooth, Ted ? & Jimmy Baker spectating at Lodsworth recreation ground | Unknown | Box 23 | ||
0115 | Lodsworth Women’s Institute | Photograph of WI celebration with iced cake | Unknown | 1960s? | Box 24 | |
0116 | Lodsworth Stoolball Club score book | Unknown | 1968-1969 | Box 14 | ||
0117 | Lodsworth Stoolball Club notebook | Notebook of accounts, minutes and other notes | Various | 1952-59 | Box 14 | |
0118 | Photo exhibition takes stoolball stars on trip down memory lane | Report of diamond jubilee celebration of Lodsworth Stoolball Club | Unknown | 2012 | Box 14 | |
0119 | Correspondence re former village hall | Set of documents re charges, building work and repairs to former village hall | Various | 1950-1979 | Box 20 | |
0120 | Architect’s sketch book/note book | Sketchbook of architectural drawings about Ewers and other properties and notes on millenium map project | John Fellowes | 1990s-2000s | Box 17 | |
0121 | Historical building survey of Ewers | Research into history of buildings which today comprise Ewers, Church Lane | Dr A.F.Hughes | 2016 | Box 17 | |
0122 | Transcriptions of St Peter’s parish registers Part 1 | Transcriptions of christening, marriage & burial records | A.E.Marshall | 1557-1736 | Box 10 | |
0123 | Transcriptions of St Peter’s parish registers Part 2 | Transcriptions of christening, marriage & burial records and correlation with Bishop’s transcripts | A.E.Marshall | 1737-1812 | Box 10 | |
0124 | Transcriptions of St Peter’s parish registers Part 3 | Transcriptions of christening (1813-1866), marriage (1813-1897) & burial (1813-1902) records and correlation with Bishop’s transcripts (1813-1852) | A.E.Marshall | 1813-1902 | Box 10 | |
0125 | St Peter’s parish registers surname index | Surname index and notes on discrepancies between the Bishop’s transcripts and registers (prepared in 1926) (2 copies) | W.H.Challen | 1558-1736 | Box 10 | |
0126 | St Peter’s burial register | Copy of microfiche of burial register | 1899-1942 | Box 10 | ||
0127 | St Peter’s burial register | Copy of microfiche and originals of burial register | 1943-2017 | Box 10 | ||
0128 | St Peter’s parish registers surname indexes | Surname index to St Peter’s parish registers christenings, marriages & burials 1737-1812, marriages 1754-1802, 1803-1811 and 1813-1837 | Unknown | 1737-1837 | Box 10 | |
0129 | Correspondence re transcription of parish registers | Correspondence with A.E.Marshall and notes re his transcriptions of parish registers | Various | 1986-1993 | Box 10 | |
0130 | The monumental inscriptions of St Peter’s Church, Lodsworth | Transcriptions of MIs within the church and in the upper, middle and lower churchyards made by Marshall up to 1985 (2 copies) | A.E.Marshall | to 1985 | Box 11 | |
0131 | Plans of St Peter’s church and churchyards | Copy of plans from LHS/0130 | A.E.Marshall | to 1985 | Box 11 | |
0132 | Plan of St Peter’s upper churchyard & listing of graves | Original & copy of plan of the upper churchyard with a list of the graves and their occupants | J Steele | 1883 | Box 11 | |
0133 | Plans of St Peter’s upper, middle & lower churchyards | Plans of St Peter’s upper (incomplete), middle (complete) & lower (complete and planned) churchyards | E.W.Thwaites | 1963 | Box 11 | |
0134 | Clearance of St Peter’s, Lodsworth churchyards | Correspondence concerning the clearance of the churchyards, with listing of mounds, kerbs and footstones, and a list of required marker stones for the lower churchyard | 1962-1963 | Box 11 | ||
0135 | Transcription of St Peter’s burial register | Transcription of complete burial register with dates of birth & death added where known | Ian Buckingham | 1557-2017 | Open shelf & Dropbox | |
061 | Funeral & thanksgiving services of Lodsworth residents | Collection of printed programmes of funeral, thanksgiving & memorial services for past Lodsworth residents | Box 9 | |||
061 | 0136 | Service of thanksgiving for Gerard Eccles McKee | Programme of service at St Peter’s, Lodsworth | Unknown | 2013 | Box 6 |
061 | 0137 | Funeral service for John Gilbert Maher-Loughnan | Programme of service at St Anthony & St George, Dunction | Unknown | 2015 | Box 6 |
061 | 0138 | Service of thanksgiving for Graham John Hunt | Programme of service at St Peter’s, Lodsworth | Unknown | 2016 | Box 6 |
061 | 0139 | Service of thanksgiving for Jane Field | Programme of service at St Peter’s, Lodsworth | Unknown | 2016 | Box 6 |
061 | 0140 | Service of thanksgiving for Kit Kruger | Programme of service at St Peter’s, Lodsworth | Unknown | 2017 | Box 6 |
0141 | Property deeds of land now occupied by Fir Trees & Altnaharrie | Property deeds of land now occupied by Fir Trees & probably Altnaharrie | Unknown | Late c17 | Box 17 | |
0142 | Certificate for services rendered during WW2 | Copy of certificate presented to Herbert Gamlin in recognition of services rendered during WW2 | Lodsworth Welcome Home Fund | 1945 | Box 2 | |
0143 | Water pump now sited outside The Hollist | Details and photographs of Henry Bamford & Sons covered chain pump originally outside water pumping station and since 1999 outside The Hollist | John Bullen | 1870-1999 | Box 5 | |
0144 | Minutes of allotment meetings | Note book containing signed minutes of allotment meetings | C.Holmes | 1950-1960 | Box 7 | |
0145 | Unveiling of plaque to E.H.Shepard | Programme for ceremony unveiling commemorative plaque at Woodmancote to E.H.Shepard | W.S.C.C. | 1998 | Box 7 | |
0146 | Lodsworth Horticultural Society accounts book | Hand written accounts book with itemised subscriptions, other income, expenditure, bank deposits etc | Unknown | 1980-1998 | Box 15 | |
0147 | Lodsworth Horticultural Society National Savings Bank book | Closed National Savings Bank account book of Lodsworth Horticultural Society | D.J.Fogden | 1983-1989 | Box 15 | |
0148 | Set of house histories | Hand-written house histories of Rockery Cottage, 1,2, & 3 May Cottage, 1,2, & 3 Ivy Cottage and The Reading Room | Penny Olsen? | -2002 | Box 17 | |
064 | 0149 | Sale particulars of Woodmancote | Sale particulars of Woodmancote with exterior & interior photographs and floor plans | Jackson-Stops & Staff | 2002 | Box 17 |
0150 | List of buildings of special architectoral or historic interest in the rural district of Midhurst | Prepared under Town and Country Planning Act 1947, section 30 | Department of the Environment | 1959 | Box 17 | |
0151 | Outlook Local Information and Village Plan | List of clubs & societies with chairmen and secretaries | Outlook | 1989 | Box 24 | |
0152 | Lodsworh tennis tournament | Photograph of Mrs S.C.Barnes presenting trophy to winners of Lodsworth mixed doubles tournament | Unknown | 1958 | Box 28 | |
0153 | Building survey report on The Old House, Lodsworth | Building survey report, photographs, sale particulars & covering letter | Acorn Chartered Surveyors | 2007 | ||
0154 | Planning application for Fitzlea House SDNP/16/02414/Hous | Planning application including extensive Heritage, Planning & Justification Statement | RMA Heritage & Witcher Crawford | 2016 | Box 17 | |
0155 | St Peter’s Church | Internal photograph of St Peter’s Church | Unknown | c.1885 | Box 8 | |
0156 | History of Chandlers, The Street | Historic buildings survry of Chandlers (later Rushen), The Street | Martin Underwood | 1978 | Box 17 | |
0157 | Writing on wall of Rushen, The Street | Photograph and transcription of writing on internal wall of Rushen, The Street dating back to 1749 | Gerard McKee | 1749 | ||
0158 | Morris dancing outside Hollist | Postcard with bill hand-written on back | Steven Morley | 2001 | Postcards | |
0159 | Exploits of ‘Sir Ran’ of Lodsworth | Article from Midhurst & Petworth Observer reporting Ranulph Fiennes speaking at LHS event | Jenny Mouland | 2014 | Box 6 | |
0160 | Lodsworth Congregational Chapel | Drawing and description of former Congregational Chapel, graveyard and Ms Farthing’s cottage on Trusslers Heath | Jack Osborn | 1982 | Box 8 | |
0161 | Official opening of village archive and study centre | Article from Midhurst & Petworth Observer reporting LHS AGM and opening of community archive & study centre | Jenny Mouland | 2017 | Box 24 | |
0162 | The Three Horseshoes, now Lickfold Inn | Postcard entitled ‘The Three Horseshoes, Lickfold’ | Unknown | 1908 | Postcards | |
0163 | ‘The woman’s labour’ | Reprint of an epistle to Mr Stephen Duck and ‘The three wise sentences’ | Mary Collier | 1937 | Box 6 | |
0164 | Cider in Sussex | Copy of article in Lucas, E.V. (1937) ‘ West Sussex Highways & Byways ‘ Macmillan & Co mentioning orchards and cider making in Lodsworth | E.V.Lucas | 1937 | Box 19 | |
0165 | Als Helmut und Paul einst von einem Landerspiel traumten … | Article with photographs n German in GN Journal about SV Suddendorf Samern – Lodsworth Football Club tournament | Holger Wilkens | 2016 | Box 13 | |
0166 | Hollist Arms | Set of cuttings about history of Hollist Arms, its food, its proprietors including Sylvia Legg & Nicolas Kennard, barrel races | Various | 1981-1992 | Box 18 | |
0167 | Fencing at Redens, Lodsworth Common | Correspondence, press cuttings etc about controversial fencing of part of Lodsworth Common | Various | 1985 | Box 17 | |
0168 | Relocation of W.L.West to Lodsmill | Press cuttings, press advertisement, notice of public meetings, correspondence regarding W.L.West’s proposal to relocate its business from Midhurst and Stedham to a single site at Lodsmill | Various | 1984 | Box 19 | |
0169 | Lodsworth Didtrict Nursing Association | Correspondence with Post Office Savings Department | Various | 1954-1974 | Box 24 | |
0170 | History of recreation ground | Detailed hand-written notes of history of Lodsworth recreation ground | Unknown | 1950-1972 | Box 23 | |
0171 | Lodsworth court roll | Hand-written transcription of Lodsworth Court Roll written in Latin | Hasler Hollist | 1572-1592 | Box 1 | |
0172 | Petworth Emigration Scheme | ‘The Petworth Emigration Scheme – A preliminary list of emigrants from Sussex and neighbouring counties in England to Upper Canada 1832-1837’ | Cameron, W. & Maude, M.McD. | 1832-1837 | Box 1 | |
0173 | Voyage of emigration to Toronto Canada | Narrative of a voyage with a party of emigrants sent out from Sussex in 1834 by Petworth Emigration Committee | Bryone, J.M. | 1834 (reprinted 1987) | Box 1 | |
0174 | Lodsworth summer fete poster | Poster advertising fete in grounds of Lodsworth House | Unknown | 1975 | Box 25 | |
0175 | Lodsworth fete programme | Lodsworth fete programme and newspaper cutting featuring Anthony Valentine | Unknown | 1979 | Box 25 | |
0176 | Lodsworth Grand Village Fetes | Fete programmes with extensive local advertisements | Unknown | 1992-1993 | Box 25 | |
0177 | Successful flower show at Lodsworth | Article, probably for publication, on 1970 flower show in former village hall | C.H. Barnes | 1970 | Box 15 | |
0178 | Notes about Lodsworth Village Hall 1927-1977 | Account of the history of the former village hall | C.H. Barnes? | 1927-1977 | Box 20 | |
061 | 0179 | Funeral service for Ethel Gertrude Stratton | Programme of service at St Peter’s, Lodsworth and photo card | Unknown | 2003 | Box 6 |
0180 | Flower show entry form | Enrty form for 1959 flower show at former village hall | Unknown | 1959 | Box 15 | |
0181 | Ancient Order of Foresters | Membership list, news reports, brochures, etc including Lodsworth’s Pride of the Valley Court 3774 (male) and Beauty of the Hills Court 9553 (female) of the Ancient Order of Foresters | Various | 1862- | Box 24 | |
0182 | Lodsworth Players | Photographs of productions | Unknown | Box 16 | ||
0183 | Churchyard regulations | ‘Chancellor’s General Directions 2016, Appendix II – Churchyard regulations’ published by Diocese of Chichester | The Worshipful Mark Hill QC | 2016 | Box 11 | |
0184 | Lodsworth Recreation Ground Committee – Book 1 | Terms of reference and minutes of meetings | Various | 1947-1951 | Box 23 | |
0185 | Lodsworth Recreation Ground Committee – Book 2 | Minutes of meetings | Various | 1951-1953 | Box 23 | |
0186 | Lodsworth Recreation Ground Committee – Book 3 | Minutes of meetings | Various | 1953-1967 | Box 23 | |
0187 | Lodsworth Recreation Ground Committee – Book 4 | Minutes of meetings | Various | 1967-1980 | Box 23 | |
0188 | Lodsworth Recreation Ground Committee – Book 5 | Minutes of meetings & Village Hall Committee meetings 1999 | Various | 1980-1999 | Box 23 | |
0189 | Lodsworth Recreation Ground | Potted history 1946 to 1964; fund raising appeal; rules and byelaws; sundry correspondence 1977 to 1981 | Various | 1946-1981 | Box 23 | |
0190 | Lodsworth Recreation Ground | Maps of various proposed developments included proposed water main | Various | 1948-1950 | Box 23 | |
0191 | Lodsworth Recreation Ground | Planning and correspondence with Ministry of Education and Sussex County Playing Fields Association regarding proposed recreation ground | Various | 1951-1969 | Box 23 | |
0192 | Lodsworth Recreation Ground | Opening of recreation ground and village fete | Various | 1953-1956 | Box 23 | |
0193 | Lodsworth Recreation Ground | Specification dated 1966 and undated drawings | Various | 1966 | Box 23 | |
0194 | Lodsworth Recreation Ground | Statements of accounts | Various | 1969-1984 | Box 23 | |
0195 | Lodsworth Cricket Club – Folder 1 | AGMs, annual accounts, batting and bowling averages, dinner dance and raffle draws | Various | 1965-1980 | Box 12 | |
0196 | Lodsworth Cricket Club – Folder 2 | Press reports, presentation certificate, single wicket competition, Peacock Cup and Easebourne six-a-side rules | Various | 1975-1979 | Box 12 | |
0197 | And a Nightingale Sang | Memories of living in Snapelands during WW2 | Marianne Sells | 1939-1945 | Open shelf | |
0198 | A Midhurst Flying Field | Story of South Ambersham Naval Air Station | Tania Pons | 1941-1945 | Open shelf | |
061 | 0199 | Funeral service for Thomas William Newell | Programme of service at St Peter’s, Lodsworth | Newell family | 2018 | Box 6 |
061 | 0200 | Funeral service for Gillian Margaret Johnson | Programme of service at St Richard’s, Burton Park, Duncton | Johnson family | 2018 | Box 6 |
061 | 0201 | Funeral service for Christopher de Lancy Herdon | Programme of service at St Anthony & St George, Duncton | Herden family | 2018 | Box 6 |
062 | Postcards of Lodsworth | Postcards of Lickfold Inn, Leggatt Hill Farm, Smithbrook, The Street, village green, top of Church Lane, St Peter’s, Halfway Bridge, Lodsbridge Mill, Selham church & Midhurst | Various | Postcards | ||
063 | Lodsworth Players archive | Comprehensive collection of programmes, photos and news cuttings of Lodsworth Players productions | Various | 1955-2005 | Box 16 | |
061 | 0202 | Funeral service for Vera Daphne Baker | Programme of service at St Peter’s, Lodsworth | Baker family | 2019 | Box 6 |
064 | Property sales brochures | Estate agents’ sales brochures for properties in the parish: Arms, Church Cottage, The Garden Cottage, Leggatt Hill Farm, Little Gulls, Nightingale House, Rockery Cottage, Wispers, Woodmancote | Various | 2002-2019 | Box 17 | |
0203 | A London Child in Sussex | Personal memories of evacuated clild in WW” including of The Studio School, Church Lane, Lodsworth | David Bloomfield | 1939-1946 | Box 17 | |
0204 | A Midsummer Night’s Dream | Lodsworth School copy of ‘The Self-Study Shakespeare’ | William Shakespeare | 1926 | Box 7 | |
0205 | Newly cast church bells | Two newly cast church bells standing in St Peter’s churchyard prior to being raised to tower | Unknown | 1966 | ||
0206 | Bayley children | Photo of Gladys, Joan & Fay Bayley | Unknown | 1938 | ||
0207 | Joan Bayley wedding | Photo of Fay Bayley, Margaret Clear, ? Court, Morris Lillywhite, Stan Court (Groom), Joan Bayley (Bride) Bill Bayley, Sylvia Bayley & Gladys Bayley | Unknown | 1949 | ||
0208 | Life in Lodsworth in the 1930s & 1940s | Notes with numerous photos of talk given by Brian Kingshott at LHS event in 2012 | Brian Kingshott | 1920-1950 | ||
0209 | Goats at Lodsworth | Small photo of goats in Lodsworth | Unknown | 1920s | ||
0210 | Congregational Burial Ground | A description of the burial ground and those interred there | Unknown – photos by I. Iden | 1996 | Box 11 | |
0211 | Retirement Presentation to Mr. George Ridgwell | Postman for 22 years. List of Contributors. Invoice from Bookbinder Maureen Duke. | Unknown | 1966 | Box 6 | |
0212 | St Peter’s Church, Lodsworth | Descriptive leaflet of Church. Photograph of part completed Tapestry | Unknown | Unknown | Box 8 | |
0213 | A Display Card from King George V1 | Given to all school children to celebrate Victory WW11. Also showing important war dates | George V1 | 1946 | Box 7 | |
0214 | Letter of Appeal re St Hilda’s Chapel | To prevent St. Hilda’s being transferred to the Parish of Lurgashall, plus accounts dated 1883 | William J Ayling | 1957 & 1883 | Box 8 | |
0215 | Notes on Gosden’s Heath | Dispute regarding ‘Common Land’ | Unknown | 1899 | Box 17 | |
0216 | Election of Parish Councillors | Declaration of result of Poll | Returning Officer | 1983 | Box 9 | |
0217 | Corporal Punishment in Schools | A study covering the late 19th to early 20th C. | Unknown | Late 19th/early 20th Century | Box 7 | |
0218 | Extracts from ‘Outlook’ concerning Miss Mildred ‘Little Betty’ Simmonds | Covering aspects of her life through period 2010 – 2018. Including recollections from friends, Sir Ranulph Fiennes, her formal opening of Lodsworth Larder and ‘Little Betty’s’ clock | Various | 2010 – 2018 | Box 6 | |
0219 | West Sussex County Council – Housing | Housing – Midhurst Rural District Council. proposed Village Development Scheme. ‘The Croft’? | W.S.C.C. | 1949 | Box 17 | |
0220 | W.S.C.C. Lodsworth School | Letter concerning closure date of Lodsworth School | W.S.C.C. | 1967 | Box 6 | |
0221 | W.S.C.C. Recreation Ground | Letter concerning amended site plan | W.S.C.C. | 1950 | Box 23 | |
0222 | Village News – Midhurst Observer | Notice of death Mrs Alice Caroline Myrtle Phillips, with background details | Midhurst Observer | 1973 | Box 6 | |
0223 | Lodsworth Workshop | A weekly ‘get together’ of villagers for craft work or social purposes | Lodsworth Workshop | 1995 | Box 24 | |
0224 | Boxall Family History | With references to employment and residences. | Boxall family | 1600s to 1959 | Box 6 | |
0225 | Three Horse Shoes, Lickfold | Details of structure and interior | Unknown | Late 16/early 17 C | Box 18 | |
0226 | New Village Hall Appeal | Appeal for Building funds | Fund Raising Committee | 1997 | Box 23 | |
0227 | Lodsworth Garage Ltd | Appeal to save the Garage from demolition to build 4 houses | Lodsworth Garage | Undated | Box 17 | |
0228 | Tythe Apportionment Book | Photocopy of 1841 Tythe Apportionment Book, West Sussex Record Office | Unknown | 1841 | Box 17. | |
0229 | History of Lodsworth’ note | Hand written list of memorable dates – i.e. Electricity laid on in Lodsworth 1952 | Unknown | 1950 | Box 2 | |
0230 | Lodsworth Recreation Ground Committee | Hand written list of Members | Unknown | Unknown | Box 23 | |
0231 | Formal Opening of Oakfield Estate | Programme of events | Lodsworth PC | 1951? | Box 17 | |
0232 | Extract from ‘The Rother’ (‘Midhurst Deanery News’) | Typed note regarding the death of ‘Winkle’ Ayling and reference to St.Hilda’s Chapel | Unknown | 1948 | Box 2 | |
0233 | Auction Booklet, Freehold Building Land | Sale of land for eight buildings at ‘The Croft’ with map | Joint Auctioneers | 1976 | Box 17 | |
0234 | British Railways Letter | Confirming dates of closure of lines to Fittleworth, Selham, Midhurst & Petworth | Station Manager, Pulborough | 1967 | Box 2 | |
0235 | Formation of Tennis Club | With references to other sports clubs and with Builders Estimate of cost of Tennis Court | Cecil Barnes | 1963 | Box 28 | |
0236 | Lodsworth Recreation Ground, Terms of reference | Terms suggested to and agreed by The Lodsworth PC | Lodsworth Recreation Ground Committee | Unknown | Box 23 | |
0237 | Lodsworth fete poster | Colourful large poster for Grand Lodsworth Fete | Unknown | 1957 | Box 25 | |
0238 | Opening of new village hall | Official opening ceremony by Lord Nathan | Peter Davies Chairman | 2000 | Box 23 | |
0239 | Lodsworth Parish Council | Hand written list of Parish Councillors and lengths of service | Unknown | Unknown | Box 2 | |
0240 | Lodsworth Parish Council | Public meeting re planning application for conversion of Lodge Farm buildings | Dudley Parvin Clerk to PC | 19?? | Box 2 | |
0241 | A House in Lodsworth Sussex | A history of Lodsworth and the local area, written for the owners of the Great House | Ann Laver | 1600-2008 | Open shelf | |
0242 | The Hollist Arms and Mrs. Sylvia Legge | Details of the person and the pub | Unknown | 1981 | Box 18 | |
0243 | Coats of Arms of Sussex Families | The Hollist Family | J.F.Huxford | 1970 | Box 18 | |
0244 | The Old House, Lodsworth | A details description of the house | Unknown | 1970 | Box 17 | |
0245 | Charcoal Production in Prickly Nutwood | Ben Law gains planning consent for cabin | Unknown | 2001 | Box 17 | |
0246 | Publication of Ben Law Book | “The Woodland Way”, a lifetime of working with woodland | Judith Turner | Unknown | Box 6 | |
0247 | Lodsworth Medical Surgery | Sponsored Slim to raise funds for an examination couch | Unknown | 1985 | Box 1 | |
0248 | Oakfield house prices | Ex Council House on market for £92,000 | Unknown | 1988 | Box 17 | |
0249 | Lane House Play Group | Report on group activities | unknown | 1985 | Box 7 | |
0250 | TV Writer’s House Fire | Kevin Laffan’s house extensively damaged | Unknown | 1985 | Box 17 | |
0251 | Lodsworth Parish Council | Council Report | Unknown | Unknown | Box 9 | |
0252 | Crackdown on planning law | Lodsworth PC approaching Dept. of Environment | Unknown | 1985 | Box 9 | |
0253 | Loss of Post Office | Possible sale of premises as private dwelling | Unknown | unknown | Box 17 | |
0254 | Charity run by Lodsworth milkman | Philip Laurent ran for FitzroyElizabeth Home | Unknown | 1985 | Box 6 | |
0255 | London marathon by Lodsworth milkman | Philip Laurent and Lesley Reynolds to take part | Unkown | 1986 | Box 6 | |
0256 | Lodsworth milkman saves 90 year old | Philip Laurent found lady collapsed and cold on doorstep | Unknown | 1985 | Box 6 | |
0257 | Village Police Constable dies in car crash | PC Dennis O’Leary’s car collided with tree | Unknown | 1981 | Box 6 | |
0258 | Police Constable’s car crash | PC O’Leary found to be over drink-drive limit | Unknown | 1981 | Box 6 | |
0259 | Lodsworth Church | St. Peters appeals for funds | Unknown | unknown | Box 8 | |
0260 | Commercial vehicle operating licence rejected | The Old School was saved when application was rejected | Unknown | 1985 | Box 17 | |
0261 | House fire at Bexley Hill | Mrs Betty Redding saves 85 year old neighbour | Unknown | Unknown | Box 6 | |
0262 | Lodsworth Seniors Club | Anne Hammick and Molly Ridley photographed | Unknown | Unknown | Box 24 | |
0263 | Lod Valley book signing | “Land of Lod” by John Rickman published | Peggy Rickman | Unknown | Box 2 | |
0264 | “Lodsworth Remembered” Exhibition | Exhibits provided by Lodsworthians | Unknown | 1984 | Box 1 | |
0265 | Lodsworth pram race | Organised by The Hollist Arms | Unknown | 1985 | Box 18 | |
0266 | Mr & Mrs Maurice Whitten | Detailing their village involvements | Unknown | Unknown | Box 6 | |
0267 | Children’s playground opening | Sue Barnes with mothers and children | Unknown | 1998 | Box 23 | |
0268 | Aerial photograph over Lodsworth | High over Lodsworth | Unknown | unknown | Box 17 | |
0269 | Re-deveopment of village shop | Planning consent refused for two flats | Unknown | 1990 | Box 17 | |
0270 | Lodsworth Cricket Club AGM | All elected officers named | Unknown | Unknown | Box 12 | |
0271 | Hurricane damage in the South East | Locals interviewed | Unknown | 1987 | Box 2 | |
0272 | Film of Lodsworth | Bernard Terry recording of life in the village | Unknown | 1985 | Box 2 | |
0273 | Lodsworth village joggers | Complete fun run | Unknown | 1983 | Box 2 | |
0274 | Lodsworth Fun Run | 185 take part | Unknown | 1983 | Box 2 | |
0275 | Lodsworth Fun Run | 223 take part | Unknown | 1984 | Box 2 | |
0276 | Parish Council planning applications | Garage site and Old Bakehouse. All Councillors listed | Unknown | 1987 | Box 17 | |
0277 | Old Bakehouse Appeal refused | Whitehall supports Chichester refusal | Unknown | Unknown | Box 17 | |
0278 | Public enquiry re Bakehouse | Heated debate at Village Hall. | Unknown | Unknown | Box 17 | |
0279 | Garage site planning application | Anger over delays | Unknown | Unknown | Box 17 | |
0280 | Garage site planning application | Lurgashall joins in the fight | Unknown | 1997 | Box 17 | |
0281 | Garage site planning application | Village plans a massive campaign | Unknown | Unknown | Box 17 | |
0282 | Lodsworth mourns war victim | Harold Chandler dies at 98 | Unknown | Unknown | Box 6 | |
0283 | Egremont development challenged | Actress, Geraldine James, approaches Planners | Rebecca Fowler, Julie Cohen | Unknown | Box 17 | |
0284 | Garage site development | Letter to Observer | Kevin Laffan | 1990 | Box 17 | |
0285 | Sculptor’s church commission | Sally Hersh carves stone ‘Mother and Child’ for Haywards Heath | Unknown | 1985 | Box 6 | |
0286 | Lodsworth cottage fire | Ewers’ extensively damaged | Unknown | 1991 | Box 17 | |
0287 | Ethel Stratton 100th birthday | Interviewed at Barlavington Manor | Annabel Abbott | 2000 | Box 6 | |
0288 | Lodsworth Parish Couvil Report | Concern over condition of St Peters Well | Unknown | Unknown | Box 17 | |
0289 | Sally Hersh carves large sundial | Installed on new wing of West Dean College | Sue Snowden | Unknown | Box 6 | |
0290 | Earl of Brecknock’s son Drowned | Six year old dies in Lodsworth House pool | Unknown | 1976 | Box 6 | |
0291 | Jill Gascoigne opens Village Fete | Details of stalls and activities | Unknown | 1989 | Box 25 | |
0292 | Selham Railway Station | Planning permission refused | Unknown | 1986 | Box 17 | |
0293 | Selham Railway Station | Planning permission granted after 23 years | Unknown | 1989 | Box 17 | |
0294 | Jill Gascoigne at Lodsworth Fete | With three year old fancy dress winner | Unknown | 1989 | Box 25 | |
0295 | Jill Gascoigne | Becomes a Patron of Observer Scanner Appeal | Sue Snowden | 1989 | Box 5 | |
0296 | Women’s Institute disbands | Lodsworth, one of the oldest branches in the country, disbands after 61 years | Unknown | Unknown | Box 24 | |
0297 | Lady Nathan elected Joint Master | Cowdray Hunt elects second woman Joint Master | Unknown | Unknown | Box 6 | |
0298 | Sofa Workshop Ltd win planning approval | Office plan by Sofa Workshop and Leconfield Estate gain narrow approval | Unknown | Unknown | Box 17 | |
0299 | Watchdog Group set up | Following row over sawmill | Unknown | 1983 | Box 17 | |
0300 | In days gone by’. | Recollections of P. Boxall an 81 year old | P. Boxall | 1979 | Box 2 | |
0301 | Parish Clerk’s integrity questioned | Minutes covering proposed sawmill site challenged | Unknown | Unknown | Box 17 | |
0302 | Sawmill questions still unanswered | Letter to Observer Editor | Unknown | Unknown | Box 17 | |
0303 | Sherlock family in Lodsworth | Enquiry from USA | James W Sherlock | Unknown | Box 6 | |
0304 | Church tapestry | Progress report and exhibition | Unknown | Unknown | Box 8 | |
0305 | Lodsworth News’, Observer feature | Tapestry / The Hollist Gulfing Society / Youth Club | Annabel Abbott | Unknown | Box 8 | |
0306 | Church tapestry | First stitches by Ted Holmes | Annabel Abbott | Unknown | Box 8 | |
0307 | The Inn Scene’. The Lickfold Inn | Under licensees Craig and Sally Tyler, with photograph of Charlie ‘Cutter’ Coombes | Unknown | 1980 | Box 18 | |
0308 | Property prices | High demand for Lodsworth homes. | Unknown | Unknown | Box 17 | |
0309 | Scanner appeal | Yard of Ale challenge at the Hollist | Unknown | Unknown | Box 18 | |
0310 | Batch of house sale cuttings | Lodsworth district | Unknown | Unknown | Box 17 | |
0311 | Opening of Oakfield estate | Sir Derek Ezra plants a tree | Unknown | Unknown | Box 17 | |
0312 | Renovation of St Peter’s Church bells | £10,000. project | Unknown | 1988 | Box 8 | |
0313 | Peggy Martinale, bellringer | Single handedly ringing four bells | Unknown | Unknown | Box 8 | |
0314 | Lodsworth Horticultural Society flower show | Show report and results | Unknown | 1977 | Box 15 | |
0315 | Lodsworth Players AGM | AGM Report | Unknown | 1986 | Box 16 | |
0316 | Fund raising projects for village hall development | Parish Council Report | Annabel Abbott | Unknown | Box 23 | |
0317 | New village hall development | Fund Raising Update. | Unknown | Unknown | Box 23 | |
0318 | Lodsworth News’, Observer feature | Reprint of 1897 article re Village Jubilee Tree / New Village Hall Report | Annabel Abbott | Unknown | Box 1 | |
0319 | Parish Council report | Lodsworth News’ in midhurst & Petworth Observer | Unknown | Unknown | Box 9 | |
0320 | Diamond Jubilee of former village hall | Cecil Barnes “Golden Jubilee Notes” | Unknown | 1987 | Box 20 | |
0321 | Future of former village hall | Parish Council launch a study | Jane Hunt | 1995 | Box 20 | |
0322 | Former village hall annual meeting | Call to revitalise hall to improve profit | Unknown | 1985 | Box 20 | |
0323 | Congregational burial ground and chapel | Marion Osborn recollections | Marion Osborn | 1956 | Box 11 | |
0324 | Congregational burial ground and chapel | Jonathan D Warren recollections | Jonathan D Warren | 1956 | Box 11 | |
0325 | Proud tribute to influential Midhurst sculptor | Publication of Sally Hersh’s book ‘Practical Sculpture’ posthumously | Jane Hunt | 2011 | Box 6 | |
0326 | Sally Hersh workshop | Homes and Gardens Publication | Unknown | Unknown | Box 6 | |
061 | 0327 | Funeral service for Sally Hersh | At the South Downs Woodland Burial Site | Tony Brooks | 2010 | Box 6 |
0328 | Lodsworth Croquet Club History File 1 | Comprehensive documentation covering introduction, lawn funding, planning approval, lawn design & construction, grand opening, matches & fixtures, pavilion north end and miscellaneous | Numerous | 2012-2016 | Box 27 | |
0329 | Lodsworth Croquet Club History File 2 | Comprehensive documentation covering pavilion funding, pavilion north end, pavilion south end and miscellaneous | Numerous | 2012-2016 | Box 27 | |
0330 | Connection of village hall to public sewerage system | Correspondence, drawings, building control documents | Numerous | 2015 | Box 23 |