Books about sussex, southern england and the south downs. Home bognor regis observer news you can trust since 1872. The exhibition also included a talk by local historian sylvia endacott, who had compiled the display about the postcards and photographers. Bognor regis local history society bognor regis museum. At that time it was barely one hundred and thirty years old, developed from a hamlet by sir richard hotham, a hatter, who wanted to create his own purpose built bathing resort, to attract the nobility to take the sea air and as a rival to other towns along the sussex coast. Bygone sussex the photographs of george garland and john fletcher. Shirleylewishas been involved in local history research and exhibitions within the town. Once a small fishing hamlet, the origins of modern bognor regis lie in the attempt by sir richard hotham to develop this part of the south coast as a fashionable resort in the late eighteenth century.
If anyone knows the datesetc to any photo please advise. Sale of old and discontinued books relating to bognor, sussex and general history plus general interest, including childrens, by order of the curator. Bognor local history, books written by the author sylvia endicott. The 10 best indoor things to do in bognor regis on a rainy. Bognor regis from 1939 to 1945, oxfam, andy saunders, 1873793596, 9781873793596, books, history cookies on oxfam we use cookies to ensure that you have the best experience on. Read memories of your favourite local places, and share your own. Buy bognor regis local history society by ron iden from waterstones today. September 21, 2019 bognor regis, united kingdom robot cars, a robot arm, some nice 74 series logic and other raspberry pi stuff at the 8th bognor regis raspberry jam. The walks have been designed by the bognor regis heritage partnership board, whose members include representatives from bognor regis town council, arun district council, bognor pier trust, hotham park heritage trust, bognor regis museum, the bognor regis local history society. All books set in bognor regis on the global book map.
A collection of photos to show how bognor regis has changed over the years. Bognor regis professional family history, family trees, genealogy, house and ancestry research service by professional genealogist uk and local history research. Browse a new selection of discounted kindle books each month. Jan 15, 2019 once a small fishing hamlet, the origins of modern bognor regis lie in the attempt by sir richard hotham to develop this part of the south coast as a fashionable resort in the late eighteenth century. Bognor regis from 1939 to 1945, oxfam, andy saunders, 1873793596, 9781873793596, books, history cookies on oxfam we use cookies to ensure that you have the best experience on our website. Stephen swindley is attending 8th bognor regis raspberry jam at bognor regis library. Bognor regis observer obituaries bognor regis, west. Home around the museum gallery diary news get involved opening times contact us shop. Bognor regis local funeral homes based on your answers for bognor regis, weve created this custom list of local professionals you can contact about funeral planning services. Upper bognor road, bognor regis, west sussex, po21 1jj. This board is dedicated to local history of the town and its surrounding villages. According to a 1950s town guide, few are the resorts anywhere which vie with bognor regis for sand and bathing. Once a small fishing hamlet, the origins of modern bognor regis lie in the attempt by sir richard hotham to develop this part of the south coast. In 1981 martin became the 1st honorary member of the bognor regis local history society in recognition of his valuable work within the area.
Shirley lewishas been involved in local history research and exhibitions within the town. Bognor regis library bognor regis library facebook. Bognor boasts a top spot in the national sunshine league, and has always provided all the attributes for a charming seaside resort. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Artist, historian, journalist, bognorian bognor regis. Ask for a free quote from bookshops listings near you. Bognor regis local history society by ron iden waterstones. Diaries have always been a window to extraordinary events in history think samuel pepys on the plague, anne frank on world war ii, nelson mandela. A selection of books featuring sussex, southern england and the south downs region. Since our office and factory are in a rural area, our staff travel to work individually by car and we have enough space to maintain social distancing, so in consultation with our staff, we have decided to remain open for business unless government policy changes. Bognor regis photos explore and buy nostalgic photos of bognor regis everything old photos old maps. The museum is run by the bognor regis local history society and has been in this building since 2011.
Bognor regis photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. The society was founded in january, 1979, by the late mr. She has written a wide range of books over the last twenty years, as well as writing a weekly feature in the local press. They also grew wheat and barley and raised cows, sheep and pigs. In the great tradition of samuel pepys, the our corona diary project hopes to document the pandemic through the eyes of children, she said. These books became firm favourites both locally and by people. Although sometimes considered part of the urban area of greater bognor regis, it is a village and civil parish in its own right, having an area of 4. Highly rated activities for a rainy day in bognor regis.
Crum to bring together those interested in the history of bognor regis and district. For 10 years she wrote a weekly local history column and has compiled 12 local history books, including reflections of bognor regis and butlins. The bognor regis heritage trail website content has been complied by ken blamires of the bognor regis trust on behalf of the bognor regis heritage partnership. Explore life stories, offer condolences and send flowers. Museum of local and social history open tuesdaysunday 10am till 4pm as well as bank holidays. A 1950s holiday in bognor regis by sylvia endacott. Here is some inspirational stuff for this quaint seaside town. Francis frith the uks leading publisher of local photographs since 1860. Extensively illustrated with photos and postcards from the authors own collection, it provides a unique personal insight into life in west sussex in the 1930s, 40s and 50s.
I came down to bognor with my family for a three week holiday every summer in the. The inhabitants made a living from fishing and smuggling. Amberley publishing provides a fresh approach to regional and general history. Family history societies often publish helpful journals, transcripts, compiled genealogies and host helpful. Bognor at the time of the great war was a small seaside town, quiet in winter but full of visitors in the summer. Bognor regis funeral homes funeral homes in bognor regis. In this entertaining and nostalgic memoir, sylvia olliver pays tribute to her home town of bognor regis and the neighbouring city of chichester. Buy a history of bognor regis 1st by gerard young, derek young isbn. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. The walks have been designed by the bognor regis heritage partnership board, whose members include representatives from bognor regis town council, arun district council, bognor pier trust, hotham park heritage trust, bognor regis museum, the bognor regis local history society and community volunteers. Authors urge children to join pandemic diary project bognor. See more ideas about bognor regis, seaside towns and local history. An informal history of the local music scene in the south of england during the 1960s.
When visiting bognor regis, the beach is probably going to be one of your choices to visit, after all the beach at bognor regis is one of the best in the uk. Books featuring our local area of southern england. Books in bognor regis ask for free quotes cylex local search. We found 11 books set in bognor regis and others set nearby. Crum to bring together those interested in the history of bognor regis and district and to encourage the research and recording of its past and present. We felt it would be useful for residents and visitors alike to know about books which will give a greater insight into bognor regis and the surrounding area, and the history behind it all.
Available were an array of secondhand books, something for everyone. The library will be closed on monday 10 february for the installation of a new it system and will reopen as usual on tuesday 11 february. A 1950s holiday in bognor regis by sylvia endacott, shirley. Bognor regis observer notices and death notices for bognor regis west sussex area. Our resort in the traditional seaside town of bognor regis, west sussex, borders the beautiful south downs national park with a lovely sand and shingle beach perched on our doorstep. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of bognor regis.
This page will start small, but give us time it will grow. A further display portrayed information about the founder of modern bognor regis, sir richard hotham, and the work of the friends of hotham park and bognor regis local history society. Bognor regis observer obituaries bognor regis, west sussex. Hothams original profession is given in the name of t. The bookshop contains a large collection of books, prints, postcards and gifts and is well worth a visit in its own right. Through the local history society i was to learn the history of the district. A bognor regis perspective on news, sport, whats on, lifestyle and more, from your local paper the bognor regis observer.
She is also currently group organizer for the newly formed bognor regis u3a. St marys is said to be on the site of a 7th century monastery which w. Upper bognor road, hotham park 1895, bognor regis ref. Crum to bring together those interested in the history of bognor regis and district and to encourage. Within one year of martins death a small island in pagham harbour was raised and was to be used as a breeding ground for a rare tern. Six new heritage trails have been created in bognor to unlock the rich history of the town. The museum is run by the bognor regis local history society and has been in the building since 2011. Bognor town archives local history information for bognor regis. Endacott gives historical talks to a wide range of organizations and has been interviewed on radio. The society was founded in january 1979 by the late mr. Iden of the bognor regis local history society, the town has never had an official governor, therefore, the title tenniel assigns, probably does not refer to any political office, but instead may be used as a way of referring to a local dignitary.
Other nearby towns include littlehampton eastnortheast and selsey to the southwest. Thank you for your continued support in these difficult times. Bognor regis a brief history, bognor regis local history society, bygone bognor. Sylvia endacott gives over forty talks about various aspects of local history all over west sussex, every year. Aldingbourne as in so many sussex villages, the building of greatest interest is the church.
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