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Lindfield Archive Collection

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The Village Archive Collection, established in 1996, is maintained by Lindfield Parish Council. It aims to provide a local source of material on the parish of Lindfield that may not otherwise be generally available. The aim is to create a comprehensive record of Lindfield that covers aspects of community life, people and development that maybe of historical or social interest.

The Archive Collection

montage of documents from village archiveThe growing collection with material spanning several centuries, includes books, documents, directories, articles, press cuttings, maps, photographs, drawings, video recordings and mixed emphemera.

Subjects covered include:-

  • Celebrations
  • Charities
  • Churches
  • Fire Brigade
  • Lindfield Fair
  • Lindfield in Wartime
  • Local Government
  • People
  • Planning Developments
  • Properties
  • River Ouse and Navigation
  • Schools
  • Social Events
  • The Common and Pond
  • Traders and Local Businesses
  • Transport
  • Village Organisations and Clubs

The Parish Council encourages use of the Archive with access by appointment. All enquiries should be directed to the Parish Office.

Acquisitions

The strength of the Archive is very dependent upon public contribution of any material relating to Lindfield past and present, people, organisations, events and property which can either be donated or loaned for copying purposes. Should you have any items relating to the Parish of Lindfield that you can make available to the Archive, please contact the Parish Office.