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Compton, The Coach And Horses c.1955
Photo ref: C421018
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An old coaching inn on the Emsworth to Harting road, which sold Henty and Constable's ales at the time of the photograph. The Inn is still trading. The scene today is little changed.

An extract from Villages of Sussex Photographic Memories.

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Villages of Sussex Photographic Memories

Villages of Sussex Photographic Memories

The photo 'Compton, the Coach and Horses c1955' appears in this book.

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A Selection of Memories from Compton

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Compton

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I was evacuated to Compton, West Sussex, in September 1939. My brother Geff, was with me at the Manor house. Also there were the Gregory brothers; their mother had volunteed to help, and looked after us. The Manor was owned by the Langdale sisters. When we arrived at the village hall, we had to wait to be selected. The Vicar, acting for the Langdales, chose us - how lucky we were. Such a wonderful time in our life. ...see more