in 1876 was needed to authorise compulsory purchase of land for the track. The tender to build and manage the line from Thomas Oliver of Horsham was accepted by the Board of the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway in July 1878, and Robert Dendy was paid £1,374.10s in November 1879 for the track bed across Warren Farm.
The line eventually opened for a full three-class passenger service from Chichester to Pulborough via Midhurst on 11 July 1881. Unfortunately, the line could not compete with the motor car and the passenger service ended in 1935. A long siding of over half a mile on the downside south of Lavant Station was opened in 1913. It ran under the Lavant Road and The Drive to the newly opened gravel pits on the Stride Estate, and was still in operation in 1947. A foreshortened line serviced the Lavant sugar beet industry until 1969, and the Lavant gravel beds from 1971 to 1991 when it closed for good and the line lifted. The track bed became the Centurion Way, a tarmac path for pedestrians and cyclists.
In March 1901 the Bognor Observer reported hearsay of an application to the railway company for a station to be built at the Brandy Hole Bridge to serve Stride’s residential development in Summersdale. The railway company did not approve the proposal and no more was heard of it. The same edition also suggested a penny bus service was about to start between the Chichester railway station and Summersdale, where the development of the estate was said to be progressing well. The area was described as ‘A dry and healthy location, with gas and water laid on, and rates very low.’ Strides offered special terms by which the house became the absolute and unencumbered property of the purchaser after payment of an ordinary rental for 20 years.
A singular happening lay behind the prosaic news on saturday that the chuichester and District League football fixture, Summersadale VS Boxgrove, had o be postponed owing to the ground on this hill suburb of Chichester being unfit.
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summeerdale football
summeerdale football ,I have an update on the old newspaper article relating to Summersdale and the tunnel found under a football pitch. I sent an email to the Summersdale Residents Association, and they were extremely helpful with one of the members being able to identify a location for the site of the pitch. Looking at some old maps and combining the documents from Liam Mandville regarding subsidence etc. the area between The Avenue and Highland Road (on the Eastern side), does fit well as to the location. Many of the properties built on this site have substantial gardens so there may still be something to find that could explain what was found by the groundkeeper all those years ago? ,5f6f8e5fb6881-116345275_10157348686446892_326855352233187857_n.jpg,5f6f8e5fb7b45-116168775_10157348685396892_1033817068655264665_n.jpg
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where are the tunnels?
Are you curious about the tunnels in Chichester? If you are, you are not alone. Many people have wondered about the existence and purpose of these underground passages that are said to run under the city. Some claim they have seen them, others have heard stories about them, but what is the truth behind the mystery?
In this blog post, I will try to shed some light on the tunnels in Chichester, based on some web searches and historical sources. I will also share some of the rumours and legends that surround them, and invite you to share your own experiences or opinions in the comments section.
What are the tunnels in Chichester?
The tunnels in Chichester are a network of underground passages that are believed to date back to Roman times or earlier. They are said to follow the old foundations of the Roman wall on the east side of the city centre, and to connect various buildings and landmarks, such as the cathedral, the market cross, and the crypt.
The tunnels have been rumoured to serve different purposes over time, such as smuggling routes, secret passages for clergy, hiding places during the Reformation, or escape routes during wars or invasions. Some people also think that poet John Keats used the tunnels for inspiration when he wrote The Eve of St Agnes in Chichester in 1819.
However, there is little concrete evidence to support these claims, and most of them are based on hearsay or speculation. The tunnels have been blocked off or filled in over time, making them inaccessible or invisible to most people. Only a few traces of them remain, such as a blocked-off passage in the cellar of Hansfords Menswear shop, or a dark tunnel under the crypt where a schoolgirl claimed to have visited in the 1940s.
What do experts say about the tunnels?
The existence and origin of the tunnels in Chichester have been a subject of interest for archaeologists and historians for many years. However, they have not been able to confirm or deny their presence or function with certainty.
One of them is Claire Mandville, She has been researching the tunnels in Chichester for a while, and has interviewed several people who claim to have seen or heard about them.
She said: "There's definitely something there but it's hard to say what it is. It could be anything from drainage systems to cellars to actual tunnels. It's possible that some of them were used for smuggling or other purposes but it's hard to prove. I think they are fascinating and I would love to explore them if I could."
Also plans to expand his research and investigations on the tunnels, and to involve more of the local community in his project. She said: "I think it's important to document them before they are lost or forgotten. It's a great way to engage people with their local heritage and culture."
What do you think about the tunnels?
The tunnels in Chichester remain a mystery that intrigues many people. Whether they are real or not, they have inspired stories and legends that add to the charm and character of the city. What do you think about them? Have you ever seen them or heard about them? Do you have any theories or questions about them? Let me know in the comments below!
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EAST STREET No 40 SU 8604 NW 4/103 Grade II C18. 3 storeys and attic. 2 windows. Red brick.
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Maureen Williams, 82, of Westgate, recalled a school trip into the rumoured tunnels under Chichester when she was at Chichester High School for Girls.
She estimates she was in her early teens at the time and said she chose to share her memories after reading about the search for evidence in this newspaper.', '
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