The Quest for England
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I am out today in Byworth, near Petworth in West Sussex. The autumn is coming and I want to see how the seasonal change is happening in this part of the world. Byworth is a tiny hamlet to the south east of Petworth with a collection of beautiful rural stone built houses. My walk takes […]
I am out looking at churches again, and today I am in the tiny village of Poynings in West Sussex at the north face of Southdowns. I have met up with Kevin Hall, Cynthia Walder and the lovely Julia and her son, Joseph to explore Holy Trinity Church. PLEASE SUPPORT THE BALD EXPLORER My videos […]
Eighty years ago one man was preparing to defend Britain from German invasion. It was pretty clear that an air battle would ensue and Air Chef Marshal Hugh Dowding took over Fighter Command at its formation in 1936 and brought it up to-date with state of the aircraft and communications systems. It is generally accepted […]
The lovely Julia and I are in Brooklands Park in Worthing, West Sussex exploring the changes that have recently been made. Here is what the local council have to say about the place: Brooklands Park has the potential to become a “regional destination” – that’s the view of those who have worked with Worthing Borough […]
In today’s visit to rural Duncton, a village in West Sussex, I meet Canon Peter Cole, a croquet enthusiast. He informs how the game came to Duncton and of their amazing ground they play on. PLEASE SUPPORT THE BALD EXPLORER My videos are funded by people like you. If you enjoy them, please help me […]
I am back in the rural village of Duncton again with local historian, John Mayes. This time we are up on the second highest point the village has to offer on the sports ground adjacent to the village hall. From here we have a view to some interesting heritage features surround the village. PLEASE SUPPORT […]