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Formed in 1960, the Midhurst Society aims to celebrate and preserve our wonderful local heritage. https://www.midhurstsociety.org.uk/about/how-to-join/5/

Download an application form to join, and share in the joys of our wonderful town and surrounding villages!

19/03/2026

TONIGHT! All welcome, tickets on the door.

18/03/2026

Join us on 19th March for a talk by Major Barry Lane MBE, the chairman of the Royal Sussex Regimental Association. All welcome, tickets £5 on the door (free to members).

14/03/2026

In weather lore, a ‘Blackthorn winter’ is when the blossom of the blackthorn heralds a spell of colder and more wintery weather conditions.

05/03/2026

This remarkable little book, which measures just 5” by 3 ½”, was written, illustrated and printed by a 15-year-old boy called Howard Dudley (1820-1864), who lived in Easebourne. Following the death of his father, Howard moved with his mother and sisters from London to Easebourne in 1827. A few years later he set up a small printing press and produced this book. He made the lithographs and woodcuts for the illustrations and his sister, Mary, wrote the poems which he included.

He published two editions of ‘Juvenile Researches’ and then, in 1836, published his second book ‘The History and Antiquities of Horsham and Its Vicinities’.

Unsurprisingly, after this precocious start, Howard Dudley went on to be a professional artist and engraver.

After leaving Easebourne, he lived in Hastings, and then moved to Scotland, where he married. He later returned to London, where he sadly died of tuberculosis in 1864 at the age of 44 years.

With thanks to the Knight/Goldring family.

printer

01/03/2026

By Matthew Jones, Assistant County Archivist I was lucky enough to live in Midhurst for several years so I’m often drawn to old photographs of the town amongst the vast collections here at West Sus…

24/02/2026

Our vice chair, Karen, and canine companion, Rupert, doing a little light research over a hot chocolate (with whipped cream and Maltesers, we understand) at The Cowdray Visitor Centre last weekend.

20/02/2026

What a marvellous event last night when we had Jess Brown Fuller MP in conversation with Stewart Collins. It was fascinating to hear about what’s involved in getting elected, the induction process for new MPs, and the many quirks of life in the House of Commons.

Thanks so much to Jess for choosing us over appearing on Question Time, and to Stewart for asking the questions. Thanks also to the many people who came long and stayed afterwards to chat over a glass of wine supplied by

17/02/2026

Not the first time we’ve mentioned Mrs Roundell’s ‘Practical Cookery Book’ from 1898, but here, if you need one, is her pancake recipe. Enjoy! 🥞

09/02/2026

We are delighted that Midhurst’s Jess Brown-Fuller, the Member of Parliament for Chichester, will be in conversation with Stewart Collins at our meeting on 19th February. Details below - all welcome.

07/02/2026

When will it ever stop?!

📷Various members of the Midhurst Society committee

02/02/2026

Here’s a painting from 1919 of a local beauty spot - do you recognise it? Answers on a postcard, please (clue: it actually featured on postcards in the late 19th/early 20th centuries).

The artist is ‘F. Bassett’ and we’re not sure if they were local to Midhurst or one of the many visiting artists who painted - and still paint - our many beautiful locations.

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