Plans to create a riverside garden in this area date from 1893. Two years later in 1895, land had been purchased and by 1902 the gardens were sufficiently complete to permit the planting of a London Plane tree in August of that year to celebrate . . . — — Map (db m230052) HM
Designed by Charles Hollis and opened in 1824
Freed from tolls by the action of Joseph Taylor in 1898
Closed to vehicles in 1970 — — Map (db m217581) HM
Beyond this site the following were martyred for their faith
Henry Filmer
Anthony Pierson
Robert Testwood
Burnt at the stake 28th July 1543 — — Map (db m217563) HM
1914-1918
Remember With Thankful Hearts The Men Of This Royal Borough Whose Names Are Here And Elsewhere Recorded. Brothers In Arms. Jealous For The Common Good. Faithful Unto Death - They Left The Issue In Your Hands. Remember And Be Strong. . . . — — Map (db m236756) WM
This Calvary was dedicated in 1918 to the memory of all those from this Parish who served their country and those who did not return.
It was restored in 2013 — — Map (db m232461) WM
This Bathing Place of Athens was presented to Eton College by Hiatt C. Baker in memory of his son John Lionel Baker, a brilliant swimmer, who spent here many of the happiest hours of his boyhood. He was killed in a flying accident in August 1917 . . . — — Map (db m231485) HM
The War Horse Memorial
The War Horse Memorial is the first national memorial dedicated exclusively to the millions of UK, Commonwealth and Allied horses, mules and donkeys lost during The Great War. It acknowledges the nobility, unyielding . . . — — Map (db m220090) HM
This tree was planted in the walled garden of Montague House probably in the mid 18th century. At the end of the original garden was an elevated brick terrace from which the garden and the countryside beyond could be enjoyed. The remains of this . . . — — Map (db m218408) HM
The schools and parish room were erected by John Walter in the reign of Queen Victoria, enlarged by Arthur Fraser Walter in the reign of King Edward VII. Purchased and presented to the parish of St. Paul by Thomas Edward Ellison in the reign of . . . — — Map (db m218410) HM
The Rose has been used as a name for inns since the Wars of the Roses in the 15th Century. The first Rose in Wokingham was on the north side of the market place, where it had been an inn since the 17th Century. It transferred to the present . . . — — Map (db m218675) HM
The People of Wokingham have given this building to be used as an Orthopedic Clinic in memory of the men who gave their lives for their country in the Great War of 1914 - 1918 and in thankfulness to almighty God for those who came back in safety . . . — — Map (db m216808) HM WM
At the start of the Great War, aircraft were unarmed and used mainly for reconnaissance. As the war progressed air combat started and specialist fighter aircraft were developed. These aircraft were known as scouts and were fast and nimble. By the . . . — — Map (db m238155) HM
To mark the centenary of the end of World War I, the Town Council collaborated with the leaders from 1st Chesham Bois Scout Group and Amersham in Bloom volunteers to create an extraordinary display in remembrance of the many men and women who . . . — — Map (db m238431) HM
This Garden of Remembrance is laid out in honoured memory of those from this parish who made the supreme sacrifice in the World War 1939-1945
Adams, John W.J. •
Baker, Margaret R. •
Barratt, Stanley A. •
Bennett, William J. • . . . — — Map (db m238154) WM
Making pillow lace was a thriving cottage industry in Aylesbury during the 17th century. By the 1820s the development of machine-made lace, which could be made more quickly and cheaply, meant an end to the large scale production of hand-made lace in . . . — — Map (db m312104) HM
Records in the Domesday Book suggest that Aylesbury had a sizeable market as far back as the 11th century. By the 1870s the town centre had 87 inns catering to the needs of a bustling cattle market, with a square much bigger than the one you see . . . — — Map (db m311835) HM
The Aylesbury Arm of the Grand Union Canal opened in 1814 and transported grain, timber, coal and building materials until the 1960s. The canal basin is a great starting point for family walks and to see the bustle of life at the water's edge. — — Map (db m312107) HM
Cubitt cars were manufactured at the factory on Bicester Road, Aylesbury, between 1919 and 1925. The factory, which is no longer there, produced about 3,000 cars and one of the last few remaining Cubitt cars in the world can be seen at the museum on . . . — — Map (db m311861) HM
Reading-based architects W.F. Poulton and W.H. Woodman designed the chapels in the gothic style. They won the contract in competition, specialising in Non-Conformist churches, and were successful in competitions for several cemeteries in central . . . — — Map (db m312109) HM
Reading-based architects W.F. Poulton and W.H. Woodman designed the chapels in the gothic style. They won the contract in competition, specialising in Non-Conformist churches, and were successful in competitions for several cemeteries in central . . . — — Map (db m312108) HM
John Hampden was Member of Parliament for Buckinghamshire, and one of the leading politicians who opposed Charles I taxing the people without Parliament's approval. This led to the English Civil War, which established that the monarch cannot govern . . . — — Map (db m311858) HM
Built between 1725 and 1740, the building included a prison and the Crown Court, confirming Aylesbury as the county town of Buckinghamshire. Public hangings took place from a balcony outside the central window until 1840, drawing large numbers of . . . — — Map (db m312105) HM
Ronnie Barker, star of Porridge and The Two Ronnies, began his acting career in Aylesbury, with his 1948 debut at the Old County Theatre in Market Square. A bronze statue of the late comedy legend sits outside the Waterside Theatre. — — Map (db m311865) HM
Standing in the centre of the Market Square, the clock tower was unveiled in 1865, built to house a clock presented to Aylesbury by Clerk of the Peace for Buckinghamshire, Acton Tindal. — — Map (db m312106) HM
The dead house was designed in the Gothic style by architects W.F. Poulton and W.H. Woodman and built in 1856.
In the Victorian era, dead houses served as mortuaries to house the dead until they could be buried.
Before their introduction, . . . — — Map (db m312110) HM
St. Mary's is owned by the Friends of Friendless Churches who acquired it in 1983 to save it from demolition or decay.
It stands on a site which has been a place of worship since before the Norman Conquest. The earliest part of the present . . . — — Map (db m231484) HM
In grateful and honoured memory of the two hundred and fifteen men of Marlow who made the supreme sacrifice in the Great War 1914 - 1919
And of those who fell in the Second World War 1939 - 1945
The names of the Officers, N.C.O.'s & Men . . . — — Map (db m228394) WM
Erected in 1924 by friends and admirers, this statue is a memorial to American born Charles Frohman, 1856-1915, who drowned in the sinking of the Lusitania.
A world famous theatre producer of amongst other works, Peter Pan. Frohman often . . . — — Map (db m228319) HM
I.K. Brunel designed this bridge
The brick arches are the widest and flattest in the world - each span is 128 feet with a rise of only 24 feet.
This plaque was erected in European Architectural Heritage Year — — Map (db m231488) HM
On 26 May 1538 Abbot Hamond and the community of 18 monks held their final services in the great church that had stood here for nearly 450 years.
Battle was the last abbey to be closed in Sussex. The government had accused monastic houses of . . . — — Map (db m273050) HM
Battle Formation
Early on the autumn morning of Saturday 14 October 1066 two great armies are preparing to fight for the throne of England.
On the top of this hill are arrayed the English forces of Harold Godwinson, who was crowned king just . . . — — Map (db m128720) HM
Battle town and the abbey’s estates
Much of the land you can see was owned by Battle Abbey. William the Conqueror granted the monastery all the land within a radius of 1.5 miles of the abbey's high altar. The abbot of Battle had power over both . . . — — Map (db m128711) HM
Battlefield to Vegetable Garden
The garden behind this wall was part of the 19th century country estate, but was perhaps a garden or orchard in earlier times.
The land here is part of the original battlefield, part of the slope defended by . . . — — Map (db m128796) HM
Beehives in the Walled Garden
The hives in the garden are based on an 1890s design by William Broughton Carr. The wooden hives help the bees stay cool in summer and warm in winter. They are built in sections using frames, so the bees are less . . . — — Map (db m128800) HM
Dairy and Icehouse
The dairy and icehouse were part of the abbey's later life as a country estate. They were probably constructed by Sir Godfrey Webster around 1818 for his new wife.
The octagonal dairy (left), in the fashionable Gothick . . . — — Map (db m129334) HM
Dusk. William Victorious
The Normans finally break through the shield wall and the English army is routed.
During the final Norman assault the English shield wall breaks. The Normans begin to slaughter any who stand against them.
Those . . . — — Map (db m128795) HM
East Range of Cloister
This was extensively rebuilt in the
13th century. The first floor was
the monk’s dormitory. The doorway
above led to a day-stair to the
cloister. — — Map (db m129379) HM
‘On the very spot’
Sources written within living memory of the Battle of Hastings in 1066 state that Battle Abbey was founded by William the Conqueror ‘on the very spot' where he had secured his great victory over King Harold and the English. . . . — — Map (db m128710) HM
Parlour
This was one of very few rooms where
the monks were allowed conversation.
It was rebuilt in the 13th century.
The doorway in its eastern wall led
to the infirmary. — — Map (db m129346) HM
Rebuilding the Abbey Church
The most important part of an abbey church was its eastern end — here were the altars and the choir where the monks worshipped.
The most ambitious part of the 13th-century modernisation of the abbey was the . . . — — Map (db m129336) HM
Stalemate
The successful Norman counter-attack brings the first phase of the battle to an end.
It is probably early afternoon before the first phase of the battle has come to a close. Neither side has yet won a clear advantage. By now the men . . . — — Map (db m128789) HM
The 11th-century Church
When William the Conqueror founded Battle Abbey he ordered that the church's high altar should be placed on the spot where Harold had fallen.
The stone slab marks the site of the death of King Harold towards the evening . . . — — Map (db m129338) HM
The Abbey and its History
William the Conqueror founded Battle Abbey in 1070 as a memorial to the Battle of Hastings and as an act of atonememt for the bloodshed.
It was carefully laid out on this hillside with the church on the ridge. The . . . — — Map (db m128792) HM
The Afternoon Assaults: Norman Trick Tactics
During the afternoon the Normans weaken the English line by adopting a new tactic.
It is now clear that the English are not going to be easily defeated. To create gaps in the shield wall, groups of . . . — — Map (db m128790) HM
The Afternoon Assaults: Norman Trick Tactics
During the afternoon the Normans weaken the English line by adopting a new tactic.
It is now clear that the English are not going to be easily defeated. To create gaps in the shield wall, groups of . . . — — Map (db m129380) HM
The Battle of Hastings and Battle Abbey
The Battle of Hastings was fought here on 14 October 1066. It is the most famous battle on English soil and its outcome had a profound impact on the history of England.
William the Conqueror's . . . — — Map (db m128713) HM
The Chapter House
The chapter house was second only to the church as the focal point of monastic life.
Monks assembled here each morning to hear readings, including a chapter of the Rule of St Benedict, hence the room's name. Business matters . . . — — Map (db m129345) HM
The Cloister
The main abbey buildings were arranged round a cloister on the south side of the church.
Sheltered from cold north winds they would catch the sun. The cloister walks or alleys, marked out by the gravel paths, enclosed a garden and . . . — — Map (db m129341) HM
The Dormitory
This huge room was the dormitory, or dorter, where the monks slept. It dates to the 13th century and was originally a single open space without any heating. Monks slept communally and their single beds were arranged in rows along the . . . — — Map (db m129365) HM
The Duchess of Cleveland’s Walled Garden
The walled garden is planted today with fruit trees, recreating the work of the Duchess of Cleveland.
The Duke and Duchess, who bought Battle Abbey in the mid 19th century, were keen gardeners. The . . . — — Map (db m128799) HM
The East Range
These buildings contained the dormitory and the monastic latrines.
The first floor of the east range in front of you was a single large dormitory or dorter where originally the abbot and all the monks slept. To the left of it, . . . — — Map (db m128797) HM
The First Norman Attack
The battle opens to the terrible sound of trumpets on both sides.
William's men advance up the hill to attack the English shield wall. They are led by lightly armed foot soldiers and archers. Behind them are ranks of . . . — — Map (db m128718) HM
The First Norman Attack
The battle opens to the terrible sound of trumpets on both sides.
William's men advance up the hill to attack the English shield wall. They are led by lightly armed foot soldiers and archers. Behind them are ranks of . . . — — Map (db m128723) HM
The Great Gatehouse
The imposing size and elaborate decoration of the great gatehouse reflected the power and importance of Battle Abbey.
This was the main entrance for visitors, as well as for merchants, traders and abbey staff bringing . . . — — Map (db m128716) HM
The Traditional Site of
The High Altar of Battle Abbey
Founded to Commemorate
The Victory of Duke William
On 11 October 1066
The High Altar Was Placed to Mark
The Spot Where King Harold Died — — Map (db m129337) HM
The Norman Counter-Attack
After rallying his forces, William counter-attacks the English.
Encouraged by Duke William, the Normans turn and attack the English who have pursued them down the hill. Those who have been separated from the safety of . . . — — Map (db m128788) HM
The Norman Retreat
After ferocious fighting the first Norman attack falters and breaks.
The left wing of Duke William's army, including a group of knights from Brittany, is driven back by the English. At the same time rumour spreads that Duke . . . — — Map (db m128724) HM
The Outer Court
You are standing in what was the outer court of the abbey, where its agricultural and industrial building were located. These would have included workshops, forges, barns, stables and storerooms. Many of the inhabitants of Battle . . . — — Map (db m128717) HM
The Refectory
The monastic refectory or dining hall occupied the south range of the cloister.
The main meal was eaten in the middle of the day. Monks entered the dining hall after washing their hands in a lavatorium or wash-basin just by the . . . — — Map (db m129364) HM
The Weakened Shield Wall
Duke William brings forward archers in preparation for a final Norman assault on the English line.
By late afternoon the feigned Norman retreats have thinned the ranks of Harold's shield-wall. Duke William's bowmen are . . . — — Map (db m128791) HM
William rallies his Forces
Duke William shows his face in battle to prevent the Norman army fleeing from the field.
As the Normans retreat in confusion from the English line, Duke William rides out to confront them. Lifting his helmet to show . . . — — Map (db m128725) HM
William the Conqueror Trail
William,7th Duke of Normandy (1027-1087), set his stamp on the history of the Duchy of Normandy and of the Kingdom of England, their destinies becoming closely entwined for more than a century. The symbolic date 1066 . . . — — Map (db m128709) HM
In Grateful Memory Of
The Men of the Parish
Of Ewhurst
Who Gave Their Lives In
The Great War
1914 — 1918
C. Adams · S.T. Batehup · E. Crouch · P.J. Curtis · J. Dennis · A. Eldridge · B. Eldridge · J. Fellows · E.J. Ford · A. Foster . . . — — Map (db m128673) WM
The Pier ballroom hit the big time from the 1960s. Huge names played right here in the ballroom from Tom Jones to The Rolling Stones, The Who, Pink Floyd and Jimi Hendrix.
In the 1970s, bands included The Clash, Genesis, Hawkwind, The Sex . . . — — Map (db m301395) HM
This marks the former gateway to Castledown House (demolished 1986), erected circa 1831 for the Reverend William Wallinger M.A. the first incumbent of St. Mary in-the-Castle, Hastings.
Beyond this spot was once the plantation - a beautifully . . . — — Map (db m272561) HM
In 2010 a fire that started here nearly destroyed the Pier. The emergency services, along with the coastguard and lifeboats, battled the flames for hours. — — Map (db m301726) HM
On the Pier's opening day in 1872, local VIPs gathered here in the oriental pavilion for a feast including lamb, lobster and roast fowl.
The ornate design of the pavilion was influenced by Eugenius Birch's travels abroad. — — Map (db m301288) HM
Stunt divers really made a splash at Hastings Pier a century ago. One of the most famous was Professor Davenport who made his first appearance here in 1907. His repertoire included twenty different stunts including a spectacular bicycle dive from a . . . — — Map (db m301727) HM
Erected by the inhabitants of this borough to the memory of their brave fellow townsmen who fell in the South African War 1899 to 1902.
(names not transcribed) — — Map (db m273904) WM
A thrilling boat ride operated here from the Hastings Pier landing stage between 1947 until the 1980s. A smart red motorboat would speed passengers through the waves - and race between the Pier columns.
More sedate, but safer, were paddle . . . — — Map (db m301397) HM
In World War II this 24m section of the Pier was cut away to prevent invading soldiers from landing.
One early morning in 1942, two enemy planes targeted the Pier in a raid. Although the bombs fell into the sea alongside the pavilion, they . . . — — Map (db m301287) HM
Unveiled by Her Majesty The Queen to celebrate the opening of Priory Meadow Shopping Centre.
Priory Meadow Shopping Centre is built on the site of the former Central Cricket and Recreation Ground on which the game was enjoyed for over 130 . . . — — Map (db m301289) HM
When Hastings Pier opened in 1872 you paid your entrance fee here at the toll booths. Each was topped with an onion shaped dome. The fee of around 2d was equivalent to £3.50 today. — — Map (db m301286) HM
The Beginning
Hastings Pier was designed by renowned Victorian engineer Eugenius Birch and opened in 1872.
Hastings Pier has inspired, entertained and thrilled generations of local people and holliday makers alike, many travelling from . . . — — Map (db m272562) HM
Albion Russell (1821 – 1888)
opened a boot and shoe shop
here in 1861.
In 1873 he was joined by
George Bromley which led to
the founding of
today’s
Russell and Bromley. — — Map (db m129653) HM
Anchor
This iron anchor was caught in the net of a Newhaven trawler that was fishing about two miles offshore in October 1932.
It is probably about 300 years old. — — Map (db m129662) HM
Battle of Lewes 1264
On 14th May 1264 Simon de Montfort’s army of 5000 barons and Londeners defeated royalist forces of twice that size under Henry III on the downs northwest of Lewes. The Mise of Lewes, signed next day led to the first English . . . — — Map (db m129644) HM
Battle of Lewes 14th May 1264
Led by Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester, and Gilbert de Clare, Earl of Gloucester, the rebel army, with Londoners on the left flank, occupied the high ground. Henry III and his brother Richard, King of the Romans, . . . — — Map (db m129646) HM WM
Brack Mount
Brack Mount is the oldest part of Lewes Castle. William de Warenne built a motte and bailey castle here in the late 11th century.
He started with a mound overlooking the River Ouse and made it higher, using chalk blocks. When the . . . — — Map (db m129688) HM
Bull House Westgate
In ancient times the Bull Inn within the Westgate was held of the Barony of Lewes at the yearly rent of a race of ginger. It was sold in 1583 by Thomas Matthew to Sir Henry Goring who built the house which is now the Westgate . . . — — Map (db m129783) HM
County Hall 1812
Built to replace the old Town Hall and Sessions House which stood in the middle of High Street. Demolished in 1810.
1981 — — Map (db m129823) HM
Dr. Gideon A. Mantell F.R.S.
Surgeon and Geologist
Born in Lewes 1790. Died in London 1852
Lived Here
He discovered the fossil bones of
the Prehistoric Iguanodon
in the Sussex Weald — — Map (db m129822) HM
Fireplace
From the Great Hall
Excavations suggest that the hall was rebuilt in the 13th century, up against the wall of the Shell Keep.
This large fireplace would have helped to heat the room. The fireplace is backed with re-used tiles . . . — — Map (db m129690) HM
Lewes Market Tower 1792
Erected to house the Old Town Clock and 16th century Bell Gabriel taken from St. Nicholas Church demolished 1761. From 1881 to 1893 it served as Town Hall.
1981 — — Map (db m129649) HM
A new, larger prison was needed in Lewes in the mid-19th century and opened in 1853. The Prison is now old but still houses over 500 prisoners.
Mick Jagger, of the pop group The Rolling Stones was one of its most famous residents. In 1967 he . . . — — Map (db m129708) HM
Lewes Racecourse was open by 1712. The first grandstand was built in the 1770s. Lewes races were very fashionable. In 1806 two horses, Pancho and Pavilion, raced for a prize of over £2000. The Prince Regent and 3000 people watched the race. The . . . — — Map (db m129714) HM
In Memory Of
The Men of Lewes
Who Died
For Their Country
And for Mankind
In the Great War
1914 — 1918
Likewise
Remember
Those Of
This Town
Who Gave
Their Lives
In The War
1939 — 1945
Names of the . . . — — Map (db m129651) WM
This Tablet
Is Erected to Record the Loyal Feeling
of
The Inhabitants of the Borough of Lewes
as expressed at the
Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Reign
of
Her Majesty Queen Victoria
And their Gratitude for the Great . . . — — Map (db m129650) HM
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