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Burial Ground Project
Indoor meeting, Danehill Memorial Hall, 7:15 for 7:30pm, October 28th,
Robert Lewin, World War II, In and Around East Grinstead The sixth and final part of our planned talks commemorating the end of WWII. Robert will highlight many events in, around and over East Grinstead. Outdoor Meeting Report
 Horsted Keynes Mill Wheel
The walk lead by David Fry was very enjoyable. The weather was dry if not sunny and the first leg to St Giles took less than an hour. Here we were met by Helena and Andy, who updated us on some of the super finds at the archaeological dig at Horsted Keynes. We then were taken by the old Mill Road, adjacent to the footpath along the mill stream down to the mill. The mill lived up to its promise. Although dilapidated much of the machinery is in fairly good order. The wooden wheel however must be replaced and a deal of dredging of waterways and ponds will be needed to get the millstones grinding again. Gavin Graham, who now owns the mill, is passionate about a restoration project, but to achieve this aim he will need volunteer assistance, especially from people with carpentry skills. if you are interested in this project please email the society ([email protected]) 
Another Landmark in the Burial Ground Project
When the Burial Ground Project was first launched there were about 15 of the buried where we had almost no information. Elizabeth Broadbridge has valiantly soldiered on and has gradually whittled the list down to zero! Congratulations to Elizabeth! 
The Canadian Army at Sheffield Park WW2.
Each of our guest speakers in this special year has been interesting and thought provoking. However, the star of our programme so far has to be Alan Bradford. He gave a wonderful presentation on the Canadian Army at Sheffield Park during WW2. Alan’s knowledge must be second to none. Those of you who were unable to attend that meeting surely missed a treat. I believe I am correct in saying this was the first time Alan has given a ‘formal’ presentation. It was outstanding. He rather unwisely has offered to do Part 2 next year and an outdoor meeting, so watch this space. If you have family memories/anecdotes about this particular time in our history do please get in touch at: [email protected] We certainly do remember the serving members from overseas and the huge debt of gratitude we owe to them and the families they left behind. Remember, WWW. stands for World Wide Web and we are truly delighted to correspond using this medium. Not forgetting the amazing ‘projectionist’ and future ‘agent’ for Alan. Sue Ray. Events Secretary New!! Preserving the present for the future
Elizabeth Broadbridge and Matt Weller are back in action on a new project to record the parish as it is today for future historians. Click here to investigate. 
Article from East Grinstead on Dick Whittington recommended by Nick Turner New season of meetings starts in March. Programme here. Congratulations to the team who organised the Horsted Keynes History Weekend. I think everyone was impressed with its success!! New projects: 1. Collingford Lane-the Research group are gathering information on the older properties and holdings in the lane. 2. The Parish in 2025- setting up a photographic record of the villages as they are now as a reference point for future Historians. This has become especially pertinent with the current enthusiasm for demolishing existing housing to build mansions of questionable taste. If you are interested in joining these projects let us know at [email protected] 
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Danehill Burial Ground Project
More than 130 families,from Lords and Ladies to farm labourers, have now been researched, many in enormous detail, by Mat Weller and Elizabeth Broadbridge. The reports paint a fascinating picture. Click here.
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Danehill Parish Historical Society was founded in 1972 with our first president being Dame Margery Corbett Ashby DBE (pictured in 1923).
The objectives of the society are to promote interest in, and the study of local history in particular, or any other historical matter of interest, bringing together local residents or other people to share and enjoy a range of social and informal activities.
The Society is a member of:-
The objectives of the society are to promote interest in, and the study of local history in particular, or any other historical matter of interest, bringing together local residents or other people to share and enjoy a range of social and informal activities.
The Society is a member of:-
- British Association for Local History
- Friends of The East Sussex Record Office
- The Sussex Archaeological Society
Danehill Recruits who joined the Royal Sussex Regiment, 1914
