' The Den ' - Bognor - 1885

[Emmeline]

I have an 1885 birth certificate which shows that the baby was born at ' The Den ' Bognor - Reg.District - Westhampnett.

I believe this to have been a house and wonder if it is still there ?

Would also like to be able to find a photo of ' The Den ' -
thanks for any help......

[Jane Masri]

Hi Emmeline,
I took an interest in your posting as I used to live just outside Bognor.  There does seem to be a DEN LODGE in Den Road & it's listed as a building of interest;

http://www.arun.gov.uk/assets/pdf/Planning/Buildings_and_Structures_of_Character.pdf

I couldn't find out anymore about it but you might like to contact the local historian at this site

http://www.bognor-local-history.co.uk/

I would like to know if you find  anything interesting 

jane

[Emmeline]

Hello Jane

Sorry not to have replied earlier but have been away for a week.

Thank you for your reply. As soon as I have taken a look  at the web-sites you have recommended I will be sure to let you know if I have any success.

Regards....... 

[Jane Masri]

Thanks Emmeline 

jane

[anne77]

Hi Emmeline,

West Sussex Past Pictures website have two pictures of 'The Den' Bognor Regis and says it was just off the High Street and was previously called 'Sudley Cottage' It was extended in the 1860s by the Earl of Strathmore (Claude Bowes-Lyon)!  It was demolished in the 1940s.  Could this be the one?

Regards Anne

[Jane Masri]

That's a nice website, Anne.  Many thanks.
http://www.westsussexpast.org.uk/pictures/

jane

[Emmeline]

Hello Anne

Thank you for the interesting information.

I shall keep you and Jane posted as to ' The Den ' and whether it is the one I am looking for.

Thank you both for your interest..........

[Emmeline]

I have just had a reply from Bognor Local History. They tell me they are doing further research on " The Den " and will send again in due course.

Will let you both know in time............ regards.

[Jane Masri]

Don't forget, Emmeline 

jane