Bognor Regis Collection

Comic postcard: How we are enjoying ourselves at Bognor
Colour picture showing couple embracing sitting on a fence by the sea, c1908 Prints and Drawings Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: PD 1552

Deserted pebble beach at low tide and pier from east side, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Map of the Manor of Middleton, 1606
Map of the Manor of Middleton, surveyed by John Norden, showing land in the south-west of the Parish of Middleton, including buildings such as St Nicholas Church that are now under the sea Additional

Are we Downhearted? No! Not at Bognor
World War One postcard featuring a wounded soldier, in hospital blues, convalescing in Bognor. Additional Manuscripts Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: AM 781/2/96

VE Day in High Street, Bognor Regis, 8 May 1945
Many people are dancing to relayed music. L Alouette Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: L Alouette/A/1/23/7

Comic Postcard: Mixed bathing at Bognor
Colour drawing depicting a beach scene at Bognor Regis with a variety of bathers in the sea. The sender has written in family names against some of the characters

Sunrise over Bognor Regis Pier
The original Bognor Regis pier took 18 months to build and was opened on the 4th May 1865. It was build by the Bognor Promenade Company at a cost of £ 5000

Aerial view of Craigweil House, Bognor, 1929

A Big Sea at Bognor, c1896. Artist: Poulton & Co
A Big Sea at Bognor, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Clown convention, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Hand coloured antique map of Sussex England
This detailed map of Sussex is from Dugdales England and Wales Delineated. The map was drawn by G.Cole and engraved by John Roper for publication first in The Beauties Of England And Wales

England, West Sussex, Bognor Regis, Sunrise over Bognor Regis Beach

England, West Sussex, Bognor Regis, a line of Estate Agents signs along a terrace of houses

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England, West Sussex, Bognor Regis, Old cast iron road sign for Merchant Street

Bognor Regis Beach, 1963
4th March 1963: The beach at Bognor Regis, Sussex, with the pier in the background. (Photo by George Freston/Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Their Majesties the King & Queen with Princess Elizabeth at Craigweil House, Bognor, c1930
Their Majesties the King & Queen with the little Princess Elizabeth at Craigweil House, Bognor, c1930. King George V (1865-1936)

George V and Princess Elizabeth, Craigwell House, Bognor Regis, 1929 (1937). Artist: CE Turner
King George V and Princess Elizabeth, Craigwell House, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, during his convalescence in 1929, (1937)

County Map of Sussex, c. 1777
From The Large English Atlas: or, a new set of map of all the counties of England and Wales drawn from the several surveys which have been hitherto been published

Nocturne: Blue and Silver - Bognor, 1871-76 (oil on canvas)
FSG324932 Nocturne: Blue and Silver - Bognor, 1871-76 (oil on canvas) by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903); 50.3x80.3 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Shop front of W Parfrement & Sons, butchers, graziers and poulterers, Bognor Regis, Sussex (b / w photo)
6032034 Shop front of W Parfrement & Sons, butchers, graziers and poulterers, Bognor Regis, Sussex (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Bathing Machines, Bognor Regis (colour photo)
3094729 Bathing Machines, Bognor Regis (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bathing Machines, Bognor Regis)

King Edward VII, Craigweil House, Bognor Regis (b / w photo)
3093945 King Edward VII, Craigweil House, Bognor Regis (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King George V, Craigweil House, Bognor Regis)

Sand yacht racing at Bognor Regis. West Sussex on the south coast of England. 19th April 1927

Holiday scenes in Bognor Regis, West Sussex. 6th June 1965

Elderly women relaxing in Bognor Regis, West Sussex. 6th June 1965

Loss of the yacht "Vectis", off Bognor, 1845. Creator: Ebenezer Landells
Loss of the yacht " Vectis", off Bognor, 1845. About ten days since, the yacht Vectis, the property of R. A. Mangin, Esq

Transport, Road, Cars, resurfaced road with sign warning of reduced speed limit and loose chippings

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England, West Sussex, Bognor Regis, Traffic Warden issuing parking ticket

England, West Sussex, Felpham, New terraced housing development

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England, West Sussex, Bognor Regis, To Let signs outside houses and flats

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England, West Sussex, Bognor Regis, To Let signs outside houses and flats

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England, West Sussex, Bognor Regis, Satelite dishes on exterior of flats

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England, West Sussex, Bognor Regis, Satelite dishes on exterior of flats

England, West Sussex, Bognor Regis, Als Barber Shop front

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England, West Sussex, Bognor Regis, Exterior of Polish delicatessen

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England, West Sussex, Bognor Regis, Exterior of Polish delicatessen

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England, West Sussex, Bognor Regis, Exterior of the White Eagle Polish delicatessen

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England, West Sussex, Bognor Regis, Exterior of Polish delicatessen

Sussex PO21 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Sussex PO21 1

Bognor: Rough Sea, late 19th-early 20th century. Creator: Unknown
Bognor: Rough Sea, late 19th-early 20th century. Large waves pounding the beach at Bognor Regis, Sussex. Postcard. [The Photochrom Co. Ltd. London and Tunbridge Hills]

Bognor - The Esplanade, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

A Big Sea at Bognor. c1900. Artist: Poulton & Co
A Big Sea at Bognor. c1900. Bognor Regis is a seaside resort in West Sussex on the south coast of England. From Sights and Scenes in England and Wales. [Cassell and Company Ltd. c1900]

Near Bognor, Sussex, c1922. Artist: Charles Harrington
Near Bognor, Sussex, c1922. From The Studio Volume 83. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1922]

Near Bognor, 1860, (1923). Artist: Alfred Vickers
Near Bognor, 1860. From The Connoisseur Vol LXV [Otto Limited, London, 1923.]

East Parade and Sands, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, 1950

Bognor Parade, c1882

King George V and Queen Mary at Craigwell House, Aldwick, near Bognor Regis, c1930s (1936)
King George V (1865-1936) and Queen Mary (1867-1953) at Craigwell House, Aldwick, near Bognor Regis, c1930s (1936). George, the second son of Edward VII and Alexandra of Denmark

Bognor Regis, West Sussex, c1900s-c1920s. Looking west

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"Bognor Regis: A Coastal Gem with a Rich History and Endless Fun" Step into the past with a comic postcard capturing the joyous moments of how we are enjoying ourselves at Bognor. This charming town, as depicted in the 1606 map of the Manor of Middleton, has been a beloved destination for centuries. Stroll along its deserted pebble beach at low tide and gaze upon the magnificent pier from the east side. As sunrise paints vibrant hues over Bognor Regis Pier, you can't help but feel an overwhelming sense of tranquility and awe. In times of adversity, it has always shown resilience. "Are we Downhearted? No. Not at Bognor, " proudly declares one iconic image from VE Day celebrations in High Street on May 8th, 1945. Experience laughter-filled days reminiscent of old-fashioned charm with mixed bathing at Bognor - as illustrated in another delightful comic postcard. And who could forget the whimsical Punch and Judy Man entertaining crowds in 1963? From above, an aerial view reveals Craigweil House standing tall amidst this picturesque landscape back in 1929. Meanwhile, clown conventions add an element of playful delight to this coastal haven that is uniquely Bognor Regis. Indulge your taste buds with girls eating ice creams under sunny skies while exploring all that this enchanting place has to offer. And don't miss out on discovering Sussex's beauty through a hand-colored antique map – it will transport you back to simpler times. Brimming with history, natural splendor, and endless entertainment options; Bognor Regis truly encapsulates everything one desires from a seaside getaway. So pack your bags and embark on an unforgettable journey to this hidden gem nestled within West Sussex's embrace – where cherished memories await around every corner.