[Sussex] Interesting fact: Sussex was the last place in England to turn Christian

[Doc Lynam]

Sussex or what was then the South Saxon kingdom, were the last people to be converted to Christianity, had no idea till someone told me in the pub last night.

 

[Bakero]

Sussex or what was then the South Saxon kingdom, were the last people to be converted to Christianity, had no idea till someone told me in the pub last night.

Interesting. Backed up by this http://www.localhistories.org/christian.html

 

[Blue3]

Absolutely true Sussex was isolated by the downs and Weald beyond to the north and sea to the south retained its owns indipendace and kings longer than most other regions on England

 

[AmexRuislip]

Sussex or what was then the South Saxon kingdom, were the last people to be converted to Christianity, had no idea till someone told me in the pub last night.

That explains a lot, every time I enter the realm of Sussex, it's like being on the set of
' The Hills Have Eyes'

 

[SollysLeftFoot]

Not surprised, we were largely cut off due to the large forests of the Weald and the South Downs.

 

[Eeyore]

Apparently Brighton & Hove is the most godless place in England. So it still hasn't made it south of the twin pylons.

 

[Blue3]

We need a wall around Sussex and make Kent pay for it, reinstate the monarchy of Sussex either look for a descendant of Harold Godwinson or just crown the duke of Sussex declare independence from the UK and apply to join the EU

 

[Pavilionaire]

We need a wall around Sussex and make Kent pay for it, reinstate the monarchy of Sussex either look for a descendant of Harold Godwinson or just crown the duke of Sussex declare independence from the UK and apply to join the EU

Amen to that.

n.b - Any chance of ceding Crawley to Surrey and reclaiming Tunbridge Wells from Kent?

 

[Albumen]

We need a wall around Sussex and make Kent pay for it, reinstate the monarchy of Sussex either look for a descendant of Harold Godwinson or just crown the duke of Sussex declare independence from the UK and apply to join the EU

I've just wept.

 

[Nobby]

Apparently Brighton & Hove is the most godless place in England. So it still hasn't made it south of the twin pylons.

Lol.
Good Ol Sussex by the Sea

 

[BNthree]

Always thought the shenanigans of the bonfire societies seemed rather pagan.

 

[Guy Fawkes]

We need a wall around Sussex and make Kent pay for it, reinstate the monarchy of Sussex either look for a descendant of Harold Godwinson or just crown the duke of Sussex declare independence from the UK and apply to join the EU

You were doing so well until that last bit

 

[oneillco]

We need a wall around Sussex and make Kent pay for it, reinstate the monarchy of Sussex either look for a descendant of Harold Godwinson or just crown the duke of Sussex declare independence from the UK and apply to join the EU[/QUOTE]

That last bit is your best bit...

 

[symyjym]

What's a Christian?

 

[Tony Towner's Fridge]

Sussex or what was then the South Saxon kingdom, were the last people to be converted to Christianity, had no idea till someone told me in the pub last night.

I am of sufficient age to remember. 17thJune 1984 if I am correct?

Those were the days..

TNBA


TTF

 

[Knocky's Nose]

What's a Christian?

.... a member of an 80's/90's pop band. You may now Google their songs.

 

[symyjym]

.... a member of an 80's/90's pop band. You may now Google their songs.

Ah Googled and can see Ideal World. I remember the song not the band but I'm crap like that.

 

[Southwest Seagull]

I have to say I'm surprised Cornwall ever managed to shake it's pagan roots to become Christian.

 

[Worried Man Blues]

God all Sussex by the sea

 

[banjo]

I have a mate who’s Christian. He seems alright.