seeking someone with knowledge of Brighton

[jettejjane]

Hurstpierpoint is about 10 miles north of Brighton.

Thanks Jan. Just googled, I thought it was closer Well didn't look far on my map!! Lol

[Pheno]

Hi Jane, a typical Brightonian I'm afraid - live on top of the beach but never go down there - something to do with mixing with all the day trippers that stream into town as soon as the sun appears in the sky!

Anyway you could try me with the photos.

Pheno

[Pheno]

It only takes about 10 mins to Hurstpierpoint (Hurst for short!) by car from Brighton so really not far at all.

Pheno

[groom]

It only takes about 10 mins to Hurstpierpoint (Hurst for short!) by car from Brighton so really not far at all.

Pheno

Don't forget though that Jane's photos are of the 1920s when not many people had cars.

[jettejjane]

Hi Jane, a typical Brightonian I'm afraid - live on top of the beach but never go down there - something to do with mixing with all the day trippers that stream into town as soon as the sun appears in the sky!

Anyway you could try me with the photos.

Pheno

Yes, me too, Littlehampton beach is only down end of road! I agree about trippers. Lived I. Arundel since childhood until few years ago, best time to venture out was winter when all grockles were not about and all tourists shops were closed. Was nightmare going  to shops when kids were small, narrow streets with pram and toddler no one got out way. My eldest picked up on my annoyance and mutterings and one day shouted out "Get out of the bloody way!" Couldn't help laughing-bless

Will have a search round for beach pics on Google. If have no joy will post tomorrow. Watch this space.

I am leaning towards Hurstpierpoint for location of mystery family, lots of other photos of village life look possible.

Thanks again for input and to everyone else.

Jane

[jettejjane]

It only takes about 10 mins to Hurstpierpoint (Hurst for short!) by car from Brighton so really not far at all.

Pheno

Don't forget though that Jane's photos are of the 1920s when not many people had cars.

Jan, this family had cars and motorbikes looked very affluent!

[John915]

Good evening,

I don't think this is Preston rd, Brighton in 1st pic. There is nothing but sky behind the house but the ground rises behind the houses down here to the London Brighton railway line.

There are houses of both styles in and around Hurst. Have had a look on google maps but can't see them. OH comes from Hurst but has gone to bed so will ask her tomorrow.

Just off to look at wivelsfield area. Susan Dinnage of the garage family had a donkey sanctuary there. Now St James and ST Peters hospice.

John915

[John915]

Back again,

In the meantime a little light research material for you; http://www.regencysociety-jamesgray.com/

John915

[jettejjane]

Back again,

In the meantime a little light research material for you; http://www.regencysociety-jamesgray.com/

John915

Thanks John shall look at that link properties  tomorrow looks interesting.

Please ask OH I have some other photos that could be Hurstpierpoint. Her local knowledge would be great. Ask her about the elephant

Look forward to hearing from you again. I too am off to bed, work in morning

Night Jane