East and West Sussex
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Permalink Reply by s <3 on
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The Bluebell Railway is a lovely place to visit, I have done so many times.
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Permalink Reply by Freak Face on
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The Bluebell Railway is a great day out, I've been a few times, it was fun :)
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Sussex, my favorite place!
I walked to the Long Man of Wilmington on a school trip, the same time I walked most of the seven sisters, brings back such wonderful memories, walking lame with a two inch gash across my knee cap... what fun! -
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Permalink Reply by Percy the Dreamweaver and Son. on
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Historic Cathedral City of Chichester in the South of England nestling between stunning coastline and picturesque countryside.
Looking for something different? Well, discover Chichester with its laid-back mix of city, coast and countryside … cosmopolitan, adventurous and steeped in history! Come rain, hail or shine, you’ll always find something to do in Chichester with its Roman villas, art galleries, theatre, historic houses and parks; we even have a planetarium!
Enjoying a great day out!
Compact and intimate, Chichester is made for exploring. There’s history on every corner, from the Tudor Market Cross to the dominant Norman cathedral. But Chichester does modern too with Pallant House Art Gallery and its new high-tech, high spec exhibition halls. There’s fun shopping, with designer label boutiques, stylish restaurants, organic cafés and gastro pubs – a haven for any ‘professional shopper’. See new drama and old favourites at the internationally acclaimed Chichester Festival Theatre. Plus there’s an eclectic programme of music and arts at festivals and concerts throughout the district.
For the more adventurous, the classic South Downs countryside is just minutes away. With plenty of outdoor activities on offer, from walking and horse riding to exploring cycle routes and hot air ballooning, you’ll never be lost for something to see and do. However if you prefer an amble around the shops, don’t miss the historic towns of Midhurst and Petworth and the photogenic village of Bosham. Stroll around the antique fairs, arts and craft centres and quirky market stalls and enjoy a frothy cappuccino in one of the many bustling pavement cafes.
Chichester Coast and Coastal Resorts..........................
The coastline around Chichester has a blue flag beach, busy marinas and watersports galore. Visit Selsey, popular with families in the summer and perfect for a bracing walk in winter. The Lifeboat Station and its museum depict the daring rescues of the RNLI and you might even see the launch of the lifeboat! Hang out with surfers and supermodels at chic West Wittering, picnic on the sandy beaches of Bracklesham Bay and walk around East Head’s wild and unspoilt grassy sand dunes, a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Take to the water in spectacular Chichester Harbour, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, busy with dinghies, sleek yachts and gleaming motorboats.
Treat yourself to a taste of the sea at restaurants, seafront cafés and pubs serving fresh locally caught fish. Depending on the season, Selsey crab, shellfish and lobster are menu favorites, or eat piping hot fish ‘n’ chips strolling along the beach.
If you love wildlife and bird watching, this coast is a haven for birds and animals. Take a walk around tranquil Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve, home to all kinds of creatures including kestrels, barn owls and oystercatchers, weasels and voles, and butterflies and dragonflies in the summer.
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I have not been to Chichester even though I have never lived that far from there. Thanks Percy for a wonderful insight into the beauty of the place.
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That's an impressive opening shot at the start of this sub-roup, by the way.
The Kent & East Sussex Light Railway. known in it's first few years as the Rother Valley Railway, was opened between 1903 and 1905 and ran from Robertsbridge on the Tonbridge-Hastings line to Headcorn Junction on the South Eastern main line. The line became part of British Railways upon nationalisation in 1948 and, in common with many similarly unprofitable rural branch lines was steadily run down, closing to passenger traffic on 2nd January 1954 (at which point the section from Tenterden Town to Headcorn Junction was closed altogether) and to all traffic on 12th July 1961. The K&ESR survived as one of the first preserved railway lines in the UK and is now a very successful tourist attraction. These scenes however date from the period whilst the line was still part of the national network. The first few scenes depict ex-South Eastern Railway Class O1 0-6-0 No.31070 on a single coach train, filmed in 1957 at Frittenden Road, Biddenden, High Halden Road, St Michaels Halt, Rolvenden Shed (where former K&ESR Terrier No.3 Bodiam in her BR guise as No.32670 can be seen), and Rolvenden Station. We switch to a different film showing No.31070 again ascending the bank from Robertsbridge, with an ex-LSWR bogie brake and ex-SR brake van in tow, past St.Mildreds Church and arriving at Tenterden Town. Also from the same reel, at Tenterden we see Terrier No.32670 coupling up to a Birdcage brake, and then at Robertsbrige Junction. We now jump ahead to 1961 at which point the only passenger trains to traverse the line were hop-pickers specials or enthusiasts excursions. We witness just such an excursion, the "South Eastern Limited" with a pair of Terriers handling a comparitively heavy train (one at each end because of weight restrictions) and being mobbed by fans at Rolvenden. The next scene is from 1933 and depicts No.8 Herperus (a former GWR 0-6-0 engine running with rods removed as an 0-4-2) arriving at Biddenden with a trio of ex-LSWR six-wheel coaches and making a sharp exit over the ungated road crossing. Finally, more scenes depicting a special train in the 1950s, this time the Rother Valley Limited with Terriers 32678 and DS377, the 'celebrity' Brighton Works shunter, in charge.
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I've been to the Bluebelle Railway a few times, but knew nothing about this line. Thanks for posting the information Percy.
My Dad was a fireman on the steam trains after the war, it was a good job that he enjoyed, despite having the worlds grumpiest driver to work with. You started off being a fireman, looking after the engine and learning how to make it 'sing', then you worked your way up to be a driver, a very plumb job. He gave it up for a girl..... not my mother, she dumped him the same day, his pride would not let him go back and explain what had happened so he would get his job back..... pride one of the 7 deadly sins!!!! -
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