[Misc] Things about the South you have only just discovered

[Eric the meek]

Ho Chi Minh once worked as a pastry chef on the Newhaven-Dieppe ferry in the 1920s. I think he went on to do some other, non pastry related stuff after that.

There's a plaque to him on the west quay, on a jetty in front of the new flats, opposite the Co-op.

 

[Sirnormangall]

Didn’t realise until recently that Peacehaven has its own undercliff walk.

 

[Frankworthington]

Robert Mugabe once brought a Tea Service from Woolworths in Crawley

 

[Thunder Bolt]

The Ouse originally went into the sea below Seaford Head (10th century) then due to storms it moved along the coast to Tides Mill, then it was diverted to the new port - hence the name of Newhaven. As above - Tides Mill used tidal power. Amazing place. And a beautiful beach for a swim.

(that’s enough Tides Mill - Ed)

Prior to being called Newhaven, it was Meeching.

 

[warmleyseagull]

West Dorset. Stunning coastline that is World Heritage Site plus (what I am constantly discovering) a diverse and beautiful hinterland.

 

[FamilyGuy]

That stoolball is played in Sussex, Surrey, Kent and the midlands! Who knew.

I played it a bit at Primary School - in Stevenage.

 

[Worried Man Blues]

There's a BIG V on the North side of the South downs for Her ex Majesty.

 

[jessiejames]

This gem is near Faversham. The whole of the battle of Trafalgar is laid out in trees in the plane below. Stumbled across it during Covid 1.0

.https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/vi...j46JPOZnNbYAY6VhzcQaAhnHEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Is that off the A299, come off at the Shell petrol station services?

 

[Guinness Boy]

Ho Chi Minh once worked as a pastry chef on the Newhaven-Dieppe ferry in the 1920s. I think he went on to do some other, non pastry related stuff after that.

There's a plaque to him on the west quay, on a jetty in front of the new flats, opposite the Co-op.

Anywhere near the Eazy-E bench?

 

[BN9 BHA]

Anywhere near the Eazy-E bench?

I may start doing guided tours.

 

[Guinness Boy]

I may start doing guided tours.

Marketing may be an issue. Free bottle of Frosty Jacks for the first 100 tourists?

 

[Sid and the Sharknados]

Marketing may be an issue. Free bottle of Frosty Jacks for the first 100 tourists?

Genuine vintage bottles of white lightning.

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

Is that off the A299, come off at the Shell petrol station services?

Yes. This is where to park (start of arrow, arrow is direction to walk). Nothing is signposted.

 

[AmexRuislip]

The Clergy House in Alfriston, was the building to be acquired by the wonderful National Trust.

 

[Bodian]

A Twitten is very much a Sussex / Southern phrase to describe a small alley or passageway which is not used anywhere else.

Coming from the Old English and derived from the German word ‘Twiete’ meaning alleyway. Whereas Twitchel (Nottinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Notts/Derby border, Ireland, Bedford, Essex, Hertfordshire) is a very old word for a narrow passage between walls or hedges (Old and Middle English- see OED). Up here they are ginnels or snickets, or occasionally a jitty.

 

[Return of the Rev]

Ho Chi Minh once worked as a pastry chef on the Newhaven-Dieppe ferry in the 1920s. I think he went on to do some other, non pastry related stuff after that.

There's a plaque to him on the west quay, on a jetty in front of the new flats, opposite the Co-op.

 

[Sid and the Sharknados]

Imagine the peak of your existence being working as a pastry chef in Newhaven.

Poor lad.

 

[Boys 9d]

Jomo Kenyatta the first Prime Minister and later President of an independent Kenya once worked as a farm labourer in Storrington.

 

[Invicta]

I also played it during a brief period spent at Primary School in Kent, early 1970s.

Although to keep (sort of) the local aspect, the school was (still is) called Sussex Road Primary

Tonbridge's finest ! I was there in the late seventies, only remember playing football.

 

[Return of the Rev]

Emperor Haile Selassie visited the Withdean