Date/Time
Date(s) - 16 January 2026
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Price
£0.00
Location
Leconfield Hall
Categories
Friday January 16th 2026 – A Town Stunned – Petworth 1939 – 1952
Miles Costello will be presenting a fully illustrated talk on Petworth during a time of great and signifiant change amid National events. Miles will explain how these events had a significant impact on the small town of Petworth.
The talk will look at Petworth from the arrival of the first London evacuees in 1939 to the opening of Petworth House to the public. Accompanied by photographs of the time, Miles will include (among other topics), rationing, the home guard, the tragedy of Petworth Boys School and the demolition of the spire on St. Mary’s Church.
Venue is Leconfield Hall. £5.00 entry charge for members, £10.00 for non members. Refreshments available. Doors open 6.30 for 7.00 pm.
This is a Pay at The Door Event. Tickets in advance not required.
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