A quick note to say I was pleased to come across the ‘Lancing Memories’ website, which included some items about (or from) people I remember.
I lived in Lancing Manor House from 1950 – 56, where my dad was a caretaker working for WRDC, and subsequently in Berriedale Drive, Sompting (‘56-’59): I went to N Lancing Primary School from ’53 – ’59, and recognise some of the names mentioned and/or pictured on the website.
Some of the names that come to mind from my year are:
Terry Stacey (subsequently a musician and music shop owner (Approximate Music, Worthing), and father of folk artist Cole Stacey)
Margaret Hogben
Christine Marshall
Derek Shoulders (whose dad ran an electrical retail business)
Peter Clist (who emigrated to Australia, I think)
Derek Gorham
Ian Ralph
Philip Norton
Jamie Wrench (of the Red House, North Lancing, and whose dad ran the Boy’s Brigade)
John and Anna Caulfield (twins: moved into the area around ‘58)
Amanda Walker (lived at the top of the hill near the chalk pit)
Susan Scardifield (of the hardware shop family)
Doreen Ball
Roden Bridgewater
Gavin North
Molly Gunn (also emigrated, I believe)
David Fulford
Peter Yould(s)
And a few teachers. . .
Miss Humphrey (Head)
Miss Tait (final year teacher)
Mr Cox (subsequent head)
Mr Durrant
Miss Higgins (did she & Mr Durrant get married?)
Miss Horne
Miss Goby (1st year teacher)
Pop Steer (who got us singing some fairly tricky pieces by Grieg. Also ran 5th Lancing Cubs)
Cheers
Barry Ruffell
Lancing Village Memories. This is a collection of messages sent to me from present and former North and South Lancing residents recalling their memories of life and times in the village. If you have a story, memory, or any photographs, I would really appreciate you sharing. please send email to ray.hamblett@gmail.com
2 comments:
Hi Barry,
Well I remember you and have memories of playing billiards with you on that seemingly huge table in a darkened room at The Manor House. I left Lancing in 1964 and now live on Mt Tamborine, Queensland, Australia. Of all those names, I only remember Amanda Walker as I spent most of my time, wandering the Downs and knew the Husted family quite well.
All the best.
Bill James.
I’ve just found this site & how fascinating it is!
I lived at 4 Ring Road from 1951-1959 and went to North Lancing Primary 1955-1959 (age 5-9)
Roden Bridgewater lived opposite us & it reignited the memories when this evening on The Repair Shop they restored a child’s Austin A35(?). Rosen had one. Sadly I don’t think I’ve any photos as when my Dad died the family albums went to my sister’s. I remember Christine Fulford of Redroofs at top of Mill Road - presumably David is her brother?
I rode from age 5 ponies at Barton’s at Hill Barn Farm.
I went to nursery school at Lancing Manor. I still cannot believe that beautiful building was demolished! 🤦♀️
Thank you for this site. I will revisit another time.
Pat/Patsy/Patricia Bailey
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