The Southwater Local History Group was formed in September 2003. Its aim is to amass an archive of material relating to the origins and development of the area we now call Southwater, from the earliest times to the present day.
The archive is to be a community resource and therefore available to anyone for viewing, on request.
We are a small friendly Group and would be delighted to welcome new members. It would also be very nice to hear from anyone who would be willing to share with us their own research work, memories, stories, photographs, postcards, etc – in fact, anything that sheds light on the history of the village.
Our meetings are held at 7.30pm on the first Monday of each month in the Beeson House, Lintot Square. If you would like further information or just want to pass on an item of interest, our contact details are given below. We look forward to hearing from you.
Chairman : Judith Court 01403 731 486
Secretary : Brenda Shields 01403 732 733
Treasurer : Patsy Laker 01403 730 143
Programme for 2010
See www.southwaterhistory.co.uk for more information
Monday 1st March 2010 at 7.30pm
Mike McCarthy "Finding Henry" A Lost Soldier rediscovered
Monday 5th April 2010 at 7.30pm
Patsy Laker "Soldier, Poorman, Adventurer,Thief . . ."
Local Family History
Monday 3rd May 2010 at 7.30pm
Peter Brandon "Wilfrid Scawen Blunt"
Monday 7th June 2010 at 7.30pm
Peter Anderson "Loitering in a Literary Landscape"
Monday 14th June 2010 at 7.30pm
Trailer Ride around Knepp Castle. Booking Essential Cost to be advised
Monday 5th July 2010 at 7.30pm
Adge Roberts – “The Shelley Family and their Sussex Properties”
Monday 2nd August 2010 at 7.30pm
Audrey Broad – “Land Army Recollections “
Monday 6th September 2010 at 7.30pm
Joan Francis – “Newfoundout found out”
Monday 4th October 2010 at 7.30pm
Cathy Flower-Bond – “Victorian Underpinnings”
Monday 1st November 2010 at 7.30pm
Timespan – “Sawbones & Quacks”
Monday 6th December 2010 at 7.30pm
Christmas Meeting