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Cuckfield Connections

A personal journey of discovery

Jul 18, 20231 min read

1936: Wealdsmen enjoy long Mid Sussex ramble

Jul 17, 20232 min read

1890: Blazing tar barrels in the High Street

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1884: Fleeing Cuckfield thief bites police constable

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1998: All time great TV ad girl attacked

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1844: Cuckfield Fair in decline

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1870: Attempted murder(?) and suicide of Cuckfield man

Jul 12, 20232 min read

1862: Fine Cuckfield celebrations of Harvest Home

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1840: Steam carriage trip from Brighton

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1868: Sudden death of Warden Sergison

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1957: Cold War spy seen over Cuckfield

Jul 8, 20231 min read

1923: Council debate the recreation ground

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1938: How our pubs came about

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1851: Notorious cricketer's skill

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1914: Full size 'chocolate cottage' for £90

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1851: Woodcroft foundation stone laid

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1891: Scorer targeted

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1917: Where can Cuckfield children play?

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1938: Ansty's altar to the Celtish god

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1858: Laine's Farm major fire destroys buildings and equipment

Jun 29, 20231 min read

1936: Artillery invades Ansty

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