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About
the Society...
The
Burgess Hill Local History Society was founded in 1979 by
a few residents who felt that with the rapid growth of the
town, the disappearance of so many landmarks and the number
of changes that had taken place, it was essential to try and
capture the remnants of the town's history. At the same time,
they also hoped to engage the interest of new residents and
foster a sense of pride in the town.
The
society has collected a sizeable array of artefacts including
some magnificent terracotta pieces for which Burgess Hill
was famed. In addition there is a large photograph/slide collection
and a substantial archive of documents, books and maps.
Some
of this material can be seen in our annual exhibition held
during Town Festival Week.
We are also proud to support the Burgess Hill Museum (Heritage
Centre) and this website. On display in the museum are some
of our vast collection of artefacts that tell the story of
Burgess hill and its surrounding locality.
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If
you are interested in our local history, why not join the
society?
Meetings
are held once a month in Cyprus
Hall, Cyprus Road, usually the evening of the second Friday
of the month. The programme of activities include talks, slide
shows and visits to nearby towns and villages of interest.
All
members receive a quarterly newsletter, which contains news
of members' activities, and items on local history.
Some members are currently engaged in research on a variety
of topics including families, farms, churches and houses.
In memory of Hugh Matthews, a past president of the society
and the author of Burgess Hill (1989), a small bursary is
available annually for members to defray some expenses incurred
in such research.
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Membership...
The
current subscription rates are...
- Individual
member, under 60 ~ £9
- Individual
member, over 60 ~ £5
- Joint
members, under 60 ~ £16
- Joint
members, over 60 ~ £8
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News
& Updates:
Emily Temple: A Burgess Hill benefactress
The Burgess
Hill Local History Society have just published a small booklet
about Emily Temple who was an early benefactress of our town
although is little known. Born in the early years of the nineteenth
century she became a successful woman in what was then a man's
world. Madame Temple, as she like d to be called, came to
live in Burgess Hill building St. John's House for herself.
Later she built five villas in Upper St John's Road, five
pairs of semi-detached villas in Lower Church Road and the
St John's Institute (now Park Centre). Madame Temple also
gave generously to the poor.
If you
would like to know more about this fascinating lady why not
buy our publication. It is available from:
The
Burgess Hill Local History Society,
25 Ockley Way,
Keymer,
Hassocks,
West Sussex,
BN6 8NE.
Price:
£5.50 (includes postage) Please send a cheque made out
to the "BHLHS".
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