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West Sussex has its fair share of picturesque villages one can visit, but none more so than Steyning. Like Alfriston in East Sussex, Steyning, located a 15 minute drive north of Shoreham and Worthing on the south coast, is very much what comes to mind when one thinks of a traditional English village. Located amongst … Read more

Since the early 1920s people have been making their way to the battlefields of WWI. Some have gone in search of answers, to find closure and connect with a loved one lost, out of curiosity or a simple interest in history. The reasons are as many as the sites that may be visited. I have … Read more

I recently visited Bramber Castle, which sits a short drive inland from the coast in West Sussex just north of Shoreham. The Castle was built shortly after 1066 to secure the coast in the wake of William’s conquest of England at Hastings. It sits atop a high hill with excellent views along the valley of … Read more

It is safe to say that you haven’t really experienced Roman Britain until you have seen the Roman Baths at Bath. A site of religious significance since the Mesolithic, when the Romans arrived they immediately recognised the importance of the site and set about redesigning it to better meet the needs of Roman citizens. The … Read more