Investigations into the families, streets and businesses of Henfield's past
The research below was often carried out by the Curator as a result of donations to the museum or in response to private enquiries. An amount of private research on local topics is also included. Definitive resolution of identities or questions raised is not always possible, but interesting links to many aspects of Henfield's history often appear as a result of these investigations.
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The Peirce Family of Henfield & Horsham
Follow the investigations by the Curator into a family photograph collection donated in 2009.
This photo is likely to show George Peirce and his wife Esther at an Eastbourne studio, c. 1910. George was a Henfield butcher in the late 19th century
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Carey's Shop at Woodville, Neptown
Once home to multiple shops, none now remain at Nep Town. Read the story of one here.
The shop in 1922. William Carey at the gate and Stan Carey in the doorway
Batts and the Knight Family
A look into the journey of the ownership of the local c. 17th century house 'Batts' via several local families across the years.
Batts House and pond seen in the early 20th century
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