Sussex Collection (page 99)

Suffragette Arson St. Leonards. A fireman examines damage to the dining room of Leveleigh in St. Leonards, Sussex, the object of an arson attack, by militant suffragettes, 15th April, 1913. Date: 1913

Cricket Charles Burgess Fry
The Cricketer Charles Burgess Fry Date: 1898

Portsmouth Cricket Ground
Sussex v Hampshire in the cricket County Championship at the United Services Ground, Portsmouth. Sussex are batting, on 339 for 5, with Ranjitsinhji on 64 not out. Date: 1899

The Great Kitchen at Brighton Pavilion
The Great Kitchen at Brighton Royal Pavilion, complete with decorative cast iron palm tree columns

British roads damaged by military traffic, WW1
A map of the Southern counties of Britain prepared by the Automobile Association and the Motor Union to indicate the stretches of road extensively damaged by the passage of military traffic

Brighton / Chain Pier 1896
Brighton Chain Pier, photographed just before the it was washed away by a gale in December 1896. 1896

WW1 Home Front - Milkmaid - Cowleys Dairy, Brighton, Sussex
WW1 - Brighton, Sussex - A Milkmaid from Cowleys Dairy sells milk from a churn on a hand cart. The newspaper billboards in the background announce the exacuation of Warsaw

Piltdown Man: reconstructed skulls compared
Ape-Man of Modern Man? The two Piltdown skull reconstructions. A page from the Illustrated London News, debating the merits of Dr. A

Piltdown Man: mandible and skull compared
Ape-Man of Modern Man? The two Piltdown skull reconstructions. A page from the Illustrated London News, debating the merits of Dr. A

The Piltdown jaw: a reconstruction by W. P Pycraft
A drawing by W. P Pycraft of the restored jaw of the Piltdown Man, showing a pronounced forward thrust. Date: 1912

Piltdown Man: brain capacity compared
A page from the Illustrated London News, debating the merits of Dr. A. Smith-Woodwards reconstruction of the Piltdown Mans brain over the reconstruction proposed by Professor Arthur Keith s

Piltdown Man: Dawson and Smith-Woodward search for more bone
Seeking remains of the oldest known Englishman: looking for relics of the Piltdown Man. Charles Dawson and A. Smith-Woodward searching for other parts of the skeleton on the site of the first

Letter headed paper by Muriel Dawson, giving her address and phone number, with a decorative border of children. Date: 1920s

Tatler front cover, New Universities 1964
Helen and Catherine Jay, the twin daughters of Labour MP Mr Douglas Jay pose in the grounds of the University of Sussex, one of a number of new campus universities opening in the 1960s

Athletics event for under-elevens, Seaford, Sussex
An athletics event, a 100-yard sprint for under-elevens at Seaford, East Sussex. The boys stand ready for the starting signal. Date: 1934

Woman filling kettle from outdoor tap, Newhaven, Sussex
A woman filling a kettle from an outdoor tap at Newhaven, East Sussex. Date: 1920s

Holidaymakers on miniature train, Seaford, Sussex
Holidaymakers on a miniature train in Seaford, East Sussex. Two of the boys are wearing their school uniform. Date: 1935

Parents visit evacuated children, WWII
A little girl, an evacuee in a Sussex village, runs delightedly towards her mother, who has come to visit her daughter on a coach trip from Peckham, South East London. Date: 1939

Holidaymakers with a car, Hastings, Sussex
Holidaymakers with a car on a street in Hastings, Sussex. Date: June 1927

Three women with beached submarine
Three women at Birling Gap, Sussex, in front of a beached submarine. Date: 1926

Shepherd and sheep, Newmarket Hill, East Sussex
A shepherd and his flock of sheep on Newmarket Hill, East Sussex. Date: 20th century

The Seven Sisters - Sussex, England
The Seven Sisters - a coastal chalk cliff formation, which form part of the South Downs in East Sussex, between the towns of Seaford and Eastbourne. Date: 1933

Arthur M. Brookfield MP, Vanity Fair, Spy
ARTHUR MONTAGU BROOKFIELD (1853-1940) British army officer, diplomat author (writing five novels), and Conservative politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1885 to 1903, representing Rye

Fathers sack race in Seaford
Sporting fathers take part in a sack race designed specially for them at a school sports day in Seaford, Sussex. Several of them have fallen over, or are in the process of doing so. Date: 1934

Man and car on road to Brighton, Sussex
Man and car on the road to Brighton, Sussex. Date: 1936

Oast houses, Beckley Furnace, East Sussex
Oast houses at Beckley Furnace, East Sussex

Brighton in 1803
The Bathing Establishment - hot or cold baths - on the sea front at Brighton, Sussex. Date: 1803

Brighton C18
Brighton, Sussex (then known as Brightelmstone) viewed from the sea. Date: circa 1770s

Children on a slide at Bexhill
Two children, a girl and a boy, with two women at the top of a wooden playground slide in Bexhill, Sussex. Horses on a roundabout can be seen in the background. Date: 1928

Arundel Castle, Sussex Date: circa 1770

ASHBURNHAM
Turners magnificent panorama of the Vale of Ashburnham, East Sussex. Date: early 19th century

England / Eastbourne
A glimpse of Marine Parade and Carpet Gardens, at Eastbourne, Sussex, England, noted for their colourful display of beautiful flowers. Date: 1960s

England / Lindfield
Lindfield, a charming old village of mellowed houses, with the added attraction of a pretty village pond, Sussex, England. Date: early 1950s

England / Crawley
A view of the High Street, Crawley, Sussex, England, showing the distinctive sign of the George Hotel, which - supported on stout timbers, extends across the road. Date: 1950s

Swimwear 1907
Bathing costumes, Brighton, Sussex, England. Date: 1907

Aug. Fred. Duke Sussex 6
AUGUSTUS FREDERICK, duke of SUSSEX sixth son of George III, in Scottish costume Date: 1773 - 1843

Aug. Fred. Duke Sussex 5
AUGUSTUS FREDERICK, duke of SUSSEX sixth son of George III, dressed in Tudor costume Date: 1773 - 1843

Aug. Fred. Duke Sussex 4
AUGUSTUS FREDERICK, duke of SUSSEX sixth son of George III Date: 1773 - 1843

Aug. Fred. Duke Sussex 7
AUGUSTUS FREDERICK, duke of SUSSEX sixth son of George III, in Scottish costume Date: 1773 - 1843

Frances Sidney Sussex
FRANCES SIDNEY, countess of SUSSEX second wife of Thomas Radcliffe, third earl : founder of Sidney Sussex college, Cambridge. Date: 1530? - 1589

Aug. Fred. Duke Sussex 3
AUGUSTUS FREDERICK, duke of SUSSEX sixth son of George III Date: 1773 - 1843

Sussex Marriage
Augustus Frederick, duke of Sussex, weds Lady Augusta Murray - but the marriage will later be declared null and void. Date: 1794

Seldens Birthplace
SELDENs birthplace at Salvington, Sussex Date: 1584

Angel of Peace
The Angel of Peace, a composite picture of the original statue at Brighton, Sussex, England. It was designed by Newbury Trent and erected in 1912. Date: 1792 - 1822

English Windmill
An old windmill at Charley, Sussex, England. Date: early 1930s

Model Aeroplane
A father and son (or daughter, perhaps), flying a model aeroplane, Crawley, Sussex, England. Date: 1975

Sheila Kaye-Smith - 2
SHEILA KAYE-SMITH Writer, notably of novels about Sussex such as Sussex Gorse. Date: 1887 - 1956

Sheila Kaye-Smith - 4
SHEILA KAYE-SMITH A writer of quality, notably of novels about Sussex such as Sussex Gorse photographed attending the flowers in her home at Holland Park, London. Date: 1887 - 1956

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Discover the enchanting beauty of Sussex, England, where history and natural wonders intertwine. Wander through the picturesque Mermaid Street in Rye, a charming town nestled in the heart of Sussex. Immerse yourself in its medieval atmosphere and let time stand still. Marvel at the breathtaking view from Seaford Head as you gaze upon the majestic Seven Sisters cliffs. The rugged coastline stretches before you, inviting you to explore its hidden coves and sandy beaches. Felpham Beach near Bognor Regis offers a tranquil escape with its golden sands and soothing waves. Experience nature's masterpiece at Cuckmere Haven, where the iconic white chalk cliffs of Seven Sisters rise proudly against the azure sky. Admire their grandeur as they meet the gentle embrace of the sea. Cross over Balcombe Viaduct and be captivated by its architectural splendor spanning over River Ouse. Witness horses racing amidst thunderous cheers at Goodwood Racecourse, immersing yourself in an electrifying atmosphere that only West they are offer. Step into Sidney Sussex College and feel inspired by centuries-old academia surrounded by stunning architecture. Be mesmerized by Marc Chagall's stained glass window at Chichester Cathedral, illuminating your soul with vibrant colors. Travel back in time to witness a historic cricket match between Sussex and Kent circa 1840 – a testament to this region's sporting heritage. Explore Bosham's idyllic harbor adorned with an ancient church; it is a scene straight out of a postcard. As dawn breaks across Chichester Harbour, watch boats gently sway on small inlets while basking in tranquility unmatched elsewhere. Finally, behold Arundel Castle majestically perched on its hilltop overlooking River Arun – an imposing fortress steeped in rich history. Sussex beckons adventurers seeking both natural beauty and cultural treasures alike – come immerse yourself in this captivating corner of England.