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Cuckfield Connections
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1855: Young thief caught out
Sussex Advertiser - Tuesday 12 June 1855 CUCKFIELD. Magisterial Business, Thursday, June 7th.— William Wood, aged 12, was tried under the...
Feb 28, 20241 min read
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1888: Absconding in swapped clothes
At the Horsham Police Court on Saturday, John Grinstead, a tramp, was charged with absconding from the Workhouse on September 5th, 1807,...
Jan 31, 20241 min read
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1875: Runaway boy in trouble
On Saturday, Albert Martin, 14 years of age, was brought before WW Burrell, Esq, at Cuckfield, charged with begging at Hurst on the...
Jan 27, 20241 min read
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1806: Punishment for man who deserts wife
The Sessions for the Eastern Division of this County, ended on Saturday at Lewes. The prisoners for trial were not numerous, and their...
Jan 25, 20241 min read
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