Nestling on the southern slopes of the South Downs, overlooking the coastal plain and the English Channel, is the Sussex village of Slindon, one of the prettiest of all the Downland villages. It has a history as long and as colourful as any rural settlement in England, dating back to Saxon times and beyond and is home to a thriving community to this day.
Recounting lively stories of Slindon’s former inhabitants over the centuries and of its many interesting and historic connections, this book contains a wealth of information, and records for posterity the amazing richness and variety of village life in Slindon over many centuries.
It will be of great interest to Slindon’s present-day inhabitants and former residents, as well as the many visitors to the village over the years.
Those interested in the social history of Sussex or researching their ancestral roots will find the names and occupations of many former villagers recorded, along with the histories of many of Slindon’s houses and public buildings. There is also a useful and comprehensive index.
Woodfield have published two more titles by the same author:
Boys & Other Animals is her charming and funny depiction of her chaotic life as a farmer's wife and mother to a family of four boys in rural Sussex in the 1950s, 60s and 70s.
Corduroy Days is her entertaining and often hilarious account of her experiences as a 'land girl' in the Women's Land Army during World War II.
