Celebrating our collections dating from 780AD to the present day
Chosen by Caroline Adams, former member of staff This charter grants land somewhere south of Chichester – we’re not sure of its precise location. The grant dates from 780 and is from Oslac, leader or King (styled ‘Dux’ in the charter) of the South Saxons at the time, to the church of St Paul the…
Continue reading ➞ 780 AD ‘Oslac’ Charter granting land south of Chichester (Cap/I/17)
In 2016, West Sussex Record Office is celebrating its 70th Anniversary. In celebration, we have asked our users, depositors, volunteers, supporters and staff to explore the archive and nominate their favourite document. Over the coming months, 70 of these unique records will be featured on this blog, each with its own story to tell and…
Continue reading ➞ Happy 70th Birthday West Sussex Record Office
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