Cuckfield Collection

Cuckfield / Sussex / 1789
A scene at a quiet village fair in Cuckfield

Union Workhouse, Cuckfield, Sussex
The Cuckfield Union workhouse, erected in 1843 on Ardingley Road in Cuckfield, Sussex. The architects, Foden and Parker, produced a less severe design than used in earlier workhouses

A Sawrian: cartoon on Gideon Mantell (1790-1852) the English geologist who discovered a suarian, the Iguanodon, near Cuckfield, Sussex in 1820, and deduced from the teeth that it was a herbivore

A Trip to Brighton a Hundred Years Ago; Cuckfield on a Fair Day, c1788, 1888. Creator: Unknown
A Trip to Brighton a Hundred Years Ago; Cuckfield on a Fair Day, c1788, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Kings Head, Cuckfield (colour litho)
5209435 Kings Head, Cuckfield (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kings Head, Cuckfield)

Photograph of Wheatsheaf PH, Cuckfield, Sussex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

From the White Hart, Cuckfield (colour litho)
5209429 From the White Hart, Cuckfield (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From the White Hart, Cuckfield)

The Brighton Railway Tragedy, Percy Lefroy Mapleton before the Magistrates at Cuckfield (engraving)
1054478 The Brighton Railway Tragedy, Percy Lefroy Mapleton before the Magistrates at Cuckfield (engraving) by English School

Mr Henry Blacker, the British Giant (engraving)
3627730 Mr Henry Blacker, the British Giant (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Henry Blacker, the British Giant)

A Trip to Brighton a Hundred Years ago (litho)
1041673 A Trip to Brighton a Hundred Years ago (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Trip to Brighton a Hundred Years ago)

Arrival of the First Middlesex Artillery at Cuckfield (engraving)
1052517 Arrival of the First Middlesex Artillery at Cuckfield (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrival of the First Middlesex Artillery at Cuckfield)

The Brighton Volunteer Review, 1st Middlesex Artillery, Sketches on the Road (engraving)
1104955 The Brighton Volunteer Review, 1st Middlesex Artillery, Sketches on the Road (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Brighton Volunteer Review)

CUCKFIELD FAIR / 1790
A scene at a quiet village fair in Cuckfield. Date: circa 1790

CUCKFIELD / SUSSEX / 1789
Cuckfield, Sussex: the town on a Fair Day Date: 1789

Cuckfield (An Excursion to Brighthelmstone), June 1, 1790. June 1, 1790
Cuckfield (An Excursion to Brighthelmstone), June 1, 1790

Mid Sussex RH17 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Mid Sussex RH17 5

Moonhill, Cuckfield, Sussex, c1902. The architect of Moonhill was Percy Richard Morley Horder, with gardens designed by Thomas Mawson. From The Studio Volume 26

Henry Blacker, Giant
HENRY BLACKER of Cuckfield, 2.23 metres (7 feet four inches) tall Date: 1724 - ?

Fallen dead tree in a field. Photographed near Cuckfield, West Sussex, UK

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"Cuckfield: A Historic Sussex Village Unveiled" Step back in time to the year 1789, where the charming village in Sussex began weaving its fascinating tapestry of history. Nestled amidst picturesque landscapes, this quaint town holds tales that span centuries. One notable landmark is the Union Workhouse, a testament to the challenges faced by society during those times. It stands as a reminder of the struggles and resilience of our ancestors. Gideon Mantell, an English geologist ahead of his time, discovered a suarian - an incredible find that revolutionized our understanding of prehistoric life. A Sawrian cartoon immortalizes his groundbreaking achievement and showcases his passion for unearthing Earth's secrets. Transport yourself further into history with "A Trip to Brighton a Hundred Years Ago, " capturing Cuckfield on a bustling fair day in 1788. The unknown artist skillfully brings to life scenes filled with merriment and excitement—a glimpse into past joys. The Kings Head inn beckons weary travelers seeking respite from their journeys through its doors. Its colorful lithograph invites you to experience warm hospitality and indulge in tales shared over pints among friends. Wheatsheaf PH stands proudly captured in an old photograph—its walls echoing stories whispered within them throughout generations. This establishment has witnessed countless memories etched into its very foundation. From the White Hart comes another vibrant lithograph—a window into days gone by when laughter echoed through these halls, creating lasting bonds between locals and visitors alike. However, not all moments were joyous; tragedy struck when Percy Lefroy Mapleton found himself before magistrates at Cuckfield following The Brighton Railway Tragedy—an engraving preserving this somber event forever etched upon history's pages. In contrast, Mr Henry Blacker takes center stage as he towers above others—an engraving showcasing him as Britain's giant amongst men—a true marvel that captivated the imaginations of all who laid eyes upon him.