Tuesday, 13 January 2026

Welcome

 

Welcome to the New-Look Lancing Village Memories!

I have recently been updating the blog to make it easier for people to find and share the wonderful history of our village. Whether you are a lifelong resident of North Lancing, a former South Lancing neighbour living abroad, or just curious about our local heritage, I am glad you’re here.

Why This Blog Exists

Lancing Village Memories is more than just a website; it’s a digital time capsule. My goal is to preserve the personal "life and times" of our community—the stories that aren't always found in history books but live on in the memories of those who were there.

We Need Your Stories and Photos!

A community archive is only as good as the memories within it. To help this collection grow and reach more people, I am looking for:

  • Personal Recollections: Memories of local shops, school days, or village events.

  • Vintage Photographs: Images of Lancing streets, landmarks, or family life through the decades.

  • Feedback: If a post sparks a memory for you, please let me know!

    The renovated Luxor now has modern flats
    copyright Ray Hamblett
    The former cinema now as modern flats 

How to contribute: If you have a story to tell or a photo to share, please reach out. You can email me directly at ray.hamblett@gmail.com. Every contribution helps preserve a piece of Lancing’s unique identity for future generations.

Thank you for being part of this journey into our past.

— Ray Hamblett

North Road from the roof of the Luxor building
Copyright Ray Hamblett
View of North Road from the roof of the Luxor building

Modern view of the Railway Public House
copyright Ray Hamblett
The Railway Public House 2025


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