Westbourne
A rural village in West Sussex
The Westbourne Local History Group was formed in 1978 by a few like-minded individuals with an interest in the lives and times of the village of Westbourne, particularly the previous 150 years. Now the period in question is around 200 years. During the intervening time the Group has published 14 books which are listed below. Generally each book represents the research of an individual member and so far 10 authors have seen their efforts in print. Some of the subjects initially suggested are still to be investigated so there is ample opportunity for any budding historian and new members are welcome. We meet bimonthly to discuss progress and share information in informal surroundings. Of the publications the first five in the series are no longer available, but progress is being made to update Number 2, The Village Schools. Other out of print volumes may follow if there is sufficient demand.
NEW PUBLICATION ANNOUNCEMENT SEPTEMBER 2011
The Village Schools , 1819-2011, by Nigel Peake.
The Westbourne Local History Group is delighted to announce a new publication. The village can be proud of having one of the oldest primary schools in the county. Its history was first published in 1983 and has long been out of print. It has now been revised and updated with 21 photographs as well as additional information on the various buildings where generations of youngsters have received their first education over almost two centuries.
Copies (price £3.50) can be obtained from Pete Barge, 7 Whitley Close, Westbourne , PO10 8TT (Tel. 0123 374409).
PUBLICATIONS
No.1 Tradespeople of Westbourne 1845-1838, by Peter Ellacott
No.2 The Village Schools 1819-2010, by Nigel Peake
No.3 The Poor of the Parish and the work of the Select Vestries, 1819-1835 by Peter Ellacott
No.4 Westbourne Then and Now, by Stephen Johns
No.5 The Westbourne Union, Life in and out of the New Workhouse, by Ian Watson
No 6 Westbourne Church Guide, by Lindsey Fleming (reprint) £3.50
No.7 Cleaning up Westbourne, by David Hogg £3.50
No.8 Westbourne Worthies, by David Hogg £3.50
No.9 The Bastards of Westbourne, by Peter Ellacott £3.50
No.10 Westbourne’s War 1939-1945, by Tom Edwards £3.50
No.11 A Millennium in Tandem , Westbourne and Stansted, by David Hogg £3.50
No.12 Slndles Farm, a story of a Farm and its Farmers, by John Veltom £5.00
No.13 Westbourne Memorials, Church and Churchyard, by Jill Storer with Keith Linder £4.00
No.14 Cottage Economy. by Augusta Ann Pitney, edited by Denise Thain £3.50
Post and Packing: £1.50 for one title; £2.00 for two or more volumes
Numbers 1 to 5 out of print
Numbers 7 to 14 inclusive available from Peter Barge, 7 Whitley Close, Westbourne, EMSWORTH, Hants PO10 8TT.
Tel.01243 374409 or e mail to: pbarge591@btinternet.com.
Please make remittance payable to Westbourne Local History Group
No.1 Tradespeople of Westbourne 1845-
No.2 The Village Schools 1819-
No.3 The Poor of the Parish and the work of the Select Vestries, 1819-
No.4 Westbourne Then and Now, by Stephen Johns
No.5 The Westbourne Union, Life in and out of the New Workhouse, by Ian Watson
No 6 Westbourne Church Guide, by Lindsey Fleming (reprint) £3.50
No.7 Cleaning up Westbourne, by David Hogg £3.50
No.8 Westbourne Worthies, by David Hogg £3.50
No.9 The Bastards of Westbourne, by Peter Ellacott £3.50
No.10 Westbourne’s War 1939-
No.11 A Millennium in Tandem , Westbourne and Stansted, by David Hogg £3.50
No.12 Slndles Farm, a story of a Farm and its Farmers, by John Veltom £5.00
No.13 Westbourne Memorials, Church and Churchyard, by Jill Storer with Keith Linder £4.00
No.14 Cottage Economy. by Augusta Ann Pitney, edited by Denise Thain £3.50
Post and Packing: £1.50 for one title; £2.00 for two or more volumes
Numbers 1 to 5 out of print
Numbers 7 to 14 inclusive available from Peter Barge, 7 Whitley Close, Westbourne, EMSWORTH, Hants PO10 8TT.
Tel.01243 374409 or e mail to: pbarge591@btinternet.com.
Please make remittance payable to Westbourne Local History Group
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