'A HISTORY OF THE ADUR VALLEY IN WEST SUSSEX'

 by Janet Pennington

To most people driving along the A27 the words ‘Adur valley’ mean a good view of Lancing College chapel, Shoreham Airport, Old Shoreham Toll Bridge and, to the north, perhaps a glimpse of the ruins of Bramber Castle – but there is much more to it than that. The Adur valley, with its tidal river, was once a broad sea estuary where coarse brown salt was made in medieval times. Ships made their way on the tide as far as Steyning, bringing wine and other goods from overseas…

Janet taught local history and palaeography for many years at the Centre for Continuing Education at the University of Sussex and was archivist at Lancing College. She has been active in many local archaeological and archival societies.

This meeting will be held at Ralli Hall (81 Denmark Villas, Hove, BN3 3TH).  Arrive from 2.00pm onwards for a 2.30pm start.