Events occurred across the area from Pagham to Yapton, including Felpham, Middleton, Elmer and of course throughout Bognor Regis.
The aim of the festival was for everyone who is interested in local history to either become involved by providing a display of their premises, church, school or Company or visiting the various events.
A walking Treasure Hunt around the town centre
Yapton & Ford Local History Society
St Thomas A'Becket Church in Pagham
After 8's Club Guided walk through the historic streets of Bognor Regis
Derek Frampton explaining about the history of the clock in Hotham Park House
Talk on the History of Butlin's holidays
Visit to St. Wilfrid's church
This new walk is part of the 'Exploring West Sussex'
Local History Museum in the High St.
A talk on the history of the town and it's souvenirs
History of Bognor to Sussex Family History Group
Visit St. Nicholas Church in Middleton on sea
Displays in Jubilee Hall by Shirley Lewis.
Bognor Regis Model of Barnham Railway Station
The Pagham Trail has existed for a number of years
Tree walk in Hotham Park
Walk the Felpham Way
United
Reformed Church
The geology of South Bersted Church
Tour
the Historic Picturedrome cinema
A
talk on 'Bersted in Flood'
Middleton Sports Club history and displays on Sea Lane
Visit to Felpham village and church
A Dip in the Briny Audio Visual/Slide show
'Dear Little Bognor' Reynolds family photo collection
Bognor Miscellany in Town Hall
Display of Bognor clocks
History
of Chamber of Trade
Felpham Post Office history of the area
Work by pupils from Michael Ayres Junior School
History of Thatched Cottage, Aldwick
Display on the history of the Bognor Regis Art Society
Display Glazed Expressions
Felpham Post Office Display
Staffurth & Bray Display
We would like to thank everyone who has participated in the Festival of Local History 2003, especially those providing displays and also those of you who took the trouble to attend so many of the events.
