Pictures of West Sussex
About West Sussex
The once County of Sussex can be located on the South Coast of England but is now divided into two separate counties, one being East Sussex and the other West Sussex. Bounded by the Counties of Hampshire, Kent and Surrey, 'Sussex' fronts the English Channel which seperates the United Kingdom from mainland Europe. Lewes is the county town in East Sussex and Brighton, one of Englands most popular holiday resorts which has been regarded as a ‘pleasure dome’ for centuries can also be found in East Sussex. The county town of West Sussex is Chichester and is famed for its rich heritage of historic buildings and picturesque countryside. The nearby town of Rye has delightful winding cobbled streets and old timber framed buildings and is regarded by many as the prettiest town in England. Hastings is an old fishing town and offers all the traditional amusements of the seaside, but retains much of the character from its colourful past. Rich in history, Hastings is famous worldwide for the 'Battle of Hastings' in 1066 between the invading Normans and the defending Saxons, the actual battle itself took place 6 miles inland from the town of Hastings, at a smaller town aptly named 'Battle' which is well worth a visit.
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| East Grinstead |
| East Grinstead became notable following World War II for its Queen Victoria Hospital where remarkable plastic surgery operations... |
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| Fishbourne |
| Fishbourne welcomes visitors with an attractive roadside village sign. From then on its pleasant rural charm become obvious,... |
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| Fittleworth |
| This picturesque little village is the haunt of artists and anglers, many of whom have stayed in the attractive local inn where,... |
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| Fulking |
| Fulking is a small village flourishing amongst the northern slopes of the South Downs. For thousands of years Fulking Downs have... |
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| Lancing |
| The dominant feature of the district is Lancing College chapel, an impressive church standing on high ground which is of immense,... |
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| Littlehampton |
| Littlehampton is a pleasant holiday resort that offers miles of golden sands for sunbathing, or for children to have a fine time... |
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| Newtimber |
| A small village in the South Downs area. It has church and a Manor House but no pub or shops |
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| Shoreham-by-Sea |
| Now an increasingly popular and interesting resort, the history of Shoreham is firmly rooted in the days when the Saxons came to... |
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| Sompting |
| Sompting has one of the oldest churches in the country. The parish church of St. Mary is mainly Norman, but has much visible... |
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| Stoughton |
| This is a pleasant rural village lying between Chichesters' old harbour and the footpaths of the South Down's Way. It has a... |
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