THE ORIGINAL ST SEPULCHRE’S CHURCH Colin Hicks writes: Originally on the site of the graveyard at St Bartholomew’s on the corner of Mount Lane and Westgate, stood a church that was probably built in the 12th century. This was round with a circular apse over the altar, a shape associated with the Knights Templar, so… Continue reading St Bartholomew’s Church (updated)
Category: Buildings
Structures other than current dwellings, some no longer there
The Theological College
Following extensive research by Dr Brownfield, here is a full description of the history of the Theological College, mostly taken from documents at the WSC Record Office The Story The College was founded by William Otter in July 1838, the first such Diocesan College in England. The first Principal was Charles Marriott1, of Oriel College,… Continue reading The Theological College
The Westgate Brewery (updated)
The following entry is made up of a number of articles about the Brewery assembled from different sources by Richard Brownfield. [Square racketed numbers and symbols] refer to the footnotes at the end of this post. From time to time, we bring in a guest writer to add to the content of our website. We… Continue reading The Westgate Brewery (updated)
History of The Tannery (61-65 Westgate)
Residents The Undershill family, who turned out to be tanners, are first recorded in the parish in 1526 when they acquire the share of a lease of 20 acres of land with a house. John Undershill is the earliest documented reference to tanning in St. Bartholomew’s when, in 1549, he witnesses the will of John Parker… Continue reading History of The Tannery (61-65 Westgate)
3-9 Westgate as The Georgian Priory
This is a residential development of 11 units originally converted in 1985/6 from the buildings of the old Theological College in Westgate by the Abbey Building Association Ltd. (which became the Abbey National Building Society). It is run by a resident’s management company. A plaque now in the front hall of number 3 (the apartments) … Continue reading 3-9 Westgate as The Georgian Priory
1-5 Westgate as The Theological College
In 1936 the lease owned by the Church Commissioners for the buildings at the top of Westgate – which included the Coach House and stable yard as well as what is now no. 5 – were let to the Chichester Theological College. This whole block, renamed Marriot House, was used for accommodation with eighteen students… Continue reading 1-5 Westgate as The Theological College
Hidden Westgate Histories 10: Demolished properties Southside
The following properties to the south side of Westgate were demolished in 1963 to make way for the Avenue de Chartres and the Chichester inner ring road. For information concerning the lost buildings to the north side of Westgate, please click here. The White Horse Inn Looking west through the site of the old West… Continue reading Hidden Westgate Histories 10: Demolished properties Southside
History of old 1 Westgate
It can be confusing trying to sort out what building belongs where when confronted with the results of the demolitions at the famous pinch point where Westgate used to begin. In this photograph you can see how the road narrowed, with a large property blocking half the road. The Castle Inn on the left side… Continue reading History of old 1 Westgate
History of 12-14 Westgate
Currently known as ‘The Crate and Apple P.H.’ This reopened in its present guise on July 1, 2015, having previously been the ‘Vintage Pub and Bistro’, and before that it was No. 12, a restaurant. But for many years it was The Swan, at one time having a reputation as a ’biker pub’. Its origins… Continue reading History of 12-14 Westgate
Hidden Westgate Histories 9: Demolished properties Northside
As detailed in Hidden Histories no 8, properties 2-10 were demolished in 1963 No.8. James JEFFERIES was a private, 2nd Battalion, The Royal Fusiliers. 29th Division when he was killed in action on 15.7.17. In 1911, he was living with his wife Sarah at no. 52 (old number, became 8, then demolished 1963) Westgate and… Continue reading Hidden Westgate Histories 9: Demolished properties Northside