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Pulborough Church, visited by the Sussex Archaeological Society, 1865. Creator: Unknown
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Pulborough Church, visited by the Sussex Archaeological Society, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Pulborough Church, visited by the Sussex Archaeological Society, 1865. 'The annual meeting of the Sussex Archaeological Society took place at Amberley, near Arundel [in Sussex], on Thursday week. The numerous party of visitors arriving from London, Brighton, Chichester, and elsewhere by the morning trains stopped at Pulborough station, and went to look at several objects of interest in the village of Pulborough where the Rev. P. Royston kindly acted as their guide. The parish church, dedicated to St. Mary, was the first visited. It is a very ancient structure, and has the peculiarity of its chancel being not parallel with the nave but at an angle of six or seven degrees...By an inscription in the belfry we are informed that "William Ayling, William Harwood, Thomas Lucas, Charles Strudwick, Richard Andrew, John Mersh, Thomas Bennet - Beavtyfied this belfry in ye year 1735."...The tower in which the bells are hung is seventy-two feet high...There is a curious lych-gate in the churchyard of Pulborough. Mr. Gordon Hills, architect, explained the points of interest in the church'. From "Illustrated London News", 1865
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**A Glimpse into History: Pulborough Church**
In this photograph print, taken in 1865, a group of esteemed members from the Sussex Archaeological Society gather at Pulborough Church. The Rev. P. Royston kindly serves as their guide, sharing insights and stories about this ancient structure dedicated to St. Mary.
As they explore the church's intricacies, notice the unique feature of its chancel being slightly angled in relation to the nave - a peculiarity that sets it apart from other parish churches. The inscription on the belfry provides valuable context: "William Ayling, William Harwood, Thomas Lucas, Charles Strudwick, Richard Andrew, John Mersh, and Thomas Bennet beautified this belfry in ye year 1735."
The tower itself stands at an impressive seventy-two feet high, housing the church's bells. The accompanying lych-gate in the churchyard is a fascinating feature that adds to the overall charm of Pulborough Church.
Architect Mr. Gordon Hills provides expert commentary on the points of interest within the church, offering visitors a deeper understanding and appreciation for this historic gem. This photograph print offers a rare glimpse into life at Pulborough Church during 1865, preserving memories for generations to come.
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