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Chichester Photographic Collection

A collection of photographs from the 1940s to the late 1960s

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Chichester Photographic Collection: Chichester Cattle Market, c1962

Chichester Cattle Market, c1962
Cow auction at Chichester Cattle Market Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 0445/9

Chichester Photographic Collection: Motor racing at Goodwood, 28 May 1955

Motor racing at Goodwood, 28 May 1955
Cars racing at Goodwood motor circuit. Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 0285/8

Chichester Photographic Collection: Cars lined up at the start of a race at Goodwood motor circuit

Cars lined up at the start of a race at Goodwood motor circuit
Starting line of a race at the meeting on 28 May 1955 Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 0285/6

Chichester Photographic Collection: Chichester Dairies lorries

Chichester Dairies lorries
Three lorries lined up in Chichester Dairies yard, 24 August 1962 Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 1393/5

Chichester Photographic Collection: Acfords Ltd printers, Industrial Estate, Sussex

Acfords Ltd printers, Industrial Estate, Sussex
Men working at Acfords Ltd printers, Industrial Estate, Sussex interior, 20 Mar 1957 Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS0752-2

Chichester Photographic Collection: Motor racing at Goodwood, 7 September 1956

Motor racing at Goodwood, 7 September 1956
Preparing a car for a race Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 0680/2

Chichester Photographic Collection: Summers day scene of cricket in Priory Park, Chichester

Summers day scene of cricket in Priory Park, Chichester
Charity cricket match, 12 August 1956. Spectators sat on the banks of the city wall viewing the game. Chichester Cathedral spire visible in the background Chichester Photographic Collection West

Chichester Photographic Collection: Building prams for racing in Chichester, 1960s

Building prams for racing in Chichester, 1960s
Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 2838/9

Chichester Photographic Collection: Pupils in fancy dress at Lancastrian Infants School, Chichester, May 1956

Pupils in fancy dress at Lancastrian Infants School, Chichester, May 1956
Pupils dressed up as Red Indians with a tepee at Lancastrian Infants School, Chichester, May 1956 Chichester Photographic Society Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS0567-7

Chichester Photographic Collection: Acfords Ltd printers, Industrial Estate, Sussex - interiors

Acfords Ltd printers, Industrial Estate, Sussex - interiors
Men working at Acfords Ltd printers, Industrial Estate, Sussex. Showing the interior of the workshop Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS0752-3

Chichester Photographic Collection: Garden Party hosted by the Mayor of Chichester in honour of the opening of the Chichester Festival

Garden Party hosted by the Mayor of Chichester in honour of the opening of the Chichester Festival Theatre
Among the guests presented to the mayor and mayoress are Laurence Olivier and Joan Plowright, 25 June 1962 Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 1290/2

Chichester Photographic Collection: Southdown Bus with traffic and passers-by

Southdown Bus with traffic and passers-by
Street scene in Chichester, 1955 Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 0351/3

Chichester Photographic Collection: Joan Plowright being greeted by the Mayoress of Chichester, 25 June 1962

Joan Plowright being greeted by the Mayoress of Chichester, 25 June 1962
At a Garden Party hosted by the mayor of Chichester in honour of the opening of Chichester Festival Theatre. Laurence Olivier

Chichester Photographic Collection: 21st Birthday Party

21st Birthday Party
Four men share a drink at a 21st birthday party, 22nd Feb 1962. Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 1086/2

Chichester Photographic Collection: Skating on the sea, Pagham Harbour, 16 Jan 1963

Skating on the sea, Pagham Harbour, 16 Jan 1963
Man ice skating on the frozen sea with dog looking on Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 1599/1

Chichester Photographic Collection: Wedding, Chichester, 1961

Wedding, Chichester, 1961
Bride and groom held aloft by members of the football team outside the church Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 0906/30

Chichester Photographic Collection: Advertising Santas Grotto

Advertising Santas Grotto
Father Christmas and guests in a 1920s car on Chichesters West Street (outside the main Post Office). Advertising the grotto at Morants Department Store

Chichester Photographic Collection: Lifeboat crew and shore boat, Selsey

Lifeboat crew and shore boat, Selsey
13th January 1962. Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 1035

Chichester Photographic Collection: Traffic control experiment, The Cross, 12 August 1955

Traffic control experiment, The Cross, 12 August 1955
Watched by County Surveyor, City Surveyor and Chairman of the Citys Highways Committee, cars pass on either side of the Cross in an attempt to test the likely effect of traffic lights

Chichester Photographic Collection: Racing car and crew, March 1956

Racing car and crew, March 1956
At Goodwood Motor Circuit, Chichester, West Sussex Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 0518/1

Chichester Photographic Collection: Building of the roof of Chichester Festival Theatre

Building of the roof of Chichester Festival Theatre
Steel roofing frames put into position by contractors R Smith (Horley) Ltd. 17 November 1961 Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 915/4

Chichester Photographic Collection: Novelty motor racing at Goodwood, 28 May 1955

Novelty motor racing at Goodwood, 28 May 1955
Brian (" PC 49" ) Reece and John Pertwee taking part in the novelty race Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 0285/13

Chichester Photographic Collection: Chichester Cathedral

Chichester Cathedral
Fall of Cathedral spire Feb 21, 1861 at 1.30pm. Southwest view of the ruins of the arches. Hordern Collection General Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No PH5267

Chichester Cathedral
Fall of cathedral spire on Feb 21, 1861 at 1.30pm. Internal view from east end. Hordern Collection General Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No PH5264

Chichester Photographic Collection: Acfords Ltd printers, Industrial Estate, Sussex, showing the interior

Acfords Ltd printers, Industrial Estate, Sussex, showing the interior
Men and women working at Acfords Ltd printers, Industrial Estate, Sussex, 20 March 1957 Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS0752-5

Acfords Ltd printers, Industrial Estate, Sussex, interior of workshop, 20 Mar 1957 Chichester Photgraphic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS0752-1

21st Birthday Party
Two men share a drink at a 21st birthday party, 22nd Feb 1962. Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 1086/1

Chichester Photographic Collection: Boys and girls at Lancastrian Infant School, Chichester, May 1956

Boys and girls at Lancastrian Infant School, Chichester, May 1956 Chichester Photographic Society Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS0567-6

Chichester Photographic Collection: School girls using the trampoline, 16 May 1963

School girls using the trampoline, 16 May 1963
Lancastrian School for Girls, sports teams, Chichester Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: 1777/2

Chichester Photographic Collection: Children on climbing frame in Lancastrian Infants School, Chichester, May 1956

Children on climbing frame in Lancastrian Infants School, Chichester, May 1956 Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS0567-14

Chichester Photographic Collection: St. Anthonys School, Chichester, 1963

St. Anthonys School, Chichester, 1963
Harvest festival at St. Anthonys School, 16 Sep 1963. See also CPS 1946/3. Chichester Photographic Collection, West Sussex Record Office, Ref. CPS 1946/4

Chichester Photographic Collection: St. Anthonys School, 1963

St. Anthonys School, 1963
Harvest festival at St. Anthonys School, 16 Sep 1963. See also CPS 1946/4. Chichester Photographic Collection, West Sussex Record Office, Ref. CPS 1946/3

Chichester Photographic Collection: The Cross, Chichester

The Cross, Chichester
The Cross in the centre of the city of Chichester. Views into South and West Street. Black and white postcard. Hordern Collection General Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No

Chichester Photographic Collection: St Martins Church, Chichester

St Martins Church, Chichester
St Martins Church, view from street 1906, (now pulled down). Hordern Collection General Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No PH5247

Chichester Photographic Collection: Chichester Photographic Collection

Chichester Photographic Collection
West Sussex County Council West Sussex Record Office Collections: Chichester Photographic Collection

Chichester Photographic Collection: Making torches for Guy Fawkes celebrations

Making torches for Guy Fawkes celebrations
Portfield Bonfire Society, Chichester, 27th October 1956. 200 people, members of Bonfire Societies from Beeding and Bramber, Shoreham, Littlehampton, Patching and Chichester

Chichester Photographic Collection: Bridge and Groom walking under a Police Guard of Honour

Bridge and Groom walking under a Police Guard of Honour
Wedding Couple emerging from church. The guard of honour is made by policemen raising their truncheons, 1960s Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 3731/7

Chichester Photographic Collection: Football Team posing for group photograph, 1960s

Football Team posing for group photograph, 1960s
Photographed on the playing field at Parklands, Chichester. The Mitre public house can be seen in the background. Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 3156/1

Chichester Photographic Collection: Scouts Gala Day Float, Chichester

Scouts Gala Day Float, Chichester
Space rocket and spacemen with some scouts in uniform on the back of the low loader lorry. Chichester Cattle market site

Chichester Photographic Collection: Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent, being greeted upon arrival at Chichester Festival Theatre

Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent, being greeted upon arrival at Chichester Festival Theatre, July 1962
Princess Marina was a regular visitor to the Theatre Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 1332/1

Chichester Photographic Collection: Chichester Festival Theatre Auditorium

Chichester Festival Theatre Auditorium
View of the auditorium whilst under construction, 25th April 1962. Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 1207/10

Chichester Photographic Collection: Chichester Gala - Cycle Race, 5 Jul 1962

Chichester Gala - Cycle Race, 5 Jul 1962
Competitors lining up for the start of the race. Man with Union Jack flag at the starting line. Supporters looking on Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 1307/2

Chichester Photographic Collection: Boxer punching punch bag in training

Boxer punching punch bag in training
Member of the Chichester Boxing Club, 1960s Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 3687/4

Chichester Photographic Collection: Female student posing with an MG 1100

Female student posing with an MG 1100
Student from London Universitys Carnival, with MG 1100 car at Goodwood Motor Circuit, 16 May 1963 Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 1778/2

Chichester Photographic Collection: 1920s fancy dress party

1920s fancy dress party
Party goers posing for the camera, 16 March 1962 Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 1107/6

Chichester Photographic Collection: Children in playground of Lancastrian Infants School, Chichester, May 1956

Children in playground of Lancastrian Infants School, Chichester, May 1956 Chichester Photographic Society Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS0567-9

Chichester Photographic Collection: Schoolboys and Schoolgirls in Lancastrian Infants School playground, Chichester, May 1956

Schoolboys and Schoolgirls in Lancastrian Infants School playground, Chichester, May 1956 Chichester Photographic Society Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS0567-8

Chichester Photographic Collection: Two girls reading at Lancastrian Infants School, Chichester, May 1956

Two girls reading at Lancastrian Infants School, Chichester, May 1956 Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS0567-5

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