Great memories there! I was born in Lancing in 1940 (in the middle of an air-raid!), and had an aunt who lived in Upper Beeding. In the 1950s I travelled every day to Steyning Grammar School on the "Steyning Flyer" as we called the steam train, passing through Bramber of course. We often used to visit Bramber for the castle and the museum of oddities (long gone, I'm sure), where such items as a stuffed two-headed calf were on display. The whole area is full of memories for me, but now living in New Zealand and at the age of 82 I don't think I shall ever get a chance to see it all again except through your excellent video. Thank you, and I look forward to the next one.
Thanks Jim. My Grandmother used to live in Steyning so I got the opportunity of visiting that town a lot during my youth and I do recall walking down to Bramber to explore the castle once so it was great to be able to go back.
Really enjoyed this one as it is an area I know quite well. However you always provide lots of extra snippets of information I didn't know even if it's a familiar area! Logan looked very smart in his coat early on!
Dave you and Logan make this lady smile as I walk every day I can but your walks are so much more enjoyable as mine is not as picturesque as yours are. Thanks so much Dave.☀️
Walking right there with you. Have done it, many things. What a beautiful day again. Thank you so much for going to Sussex. You did your homework again A+ Lavinia
Thanks Lavinia. We really enjoyed our trip to Sussex that day. The views from the top of Beeding Hill were stunning & there was so much history to "explore" in both Bramber & Upper Beeding.
I did like those timber framed buildings in Bramber along with the views from up on the downs. I'm amazed that gatehouse still stands. It looks as if a strong wind could demolish the whole thing. Lovely walk Dave
I've done tons of walks in this area (lived in Brighton for 6 years and now in Shoreham) and your research is amazing! Botolph's church is one of my favioute places in Sussex (and probably the world), I just find it so peaceful. If you ever fancy company on a walk, send me a message.
Thanks Dave. Another great video and coincidentally very close to one of the two places I am staying (Shoreham) for a two week period on the South Downs, when visiting from Australia this July. Really appreciate all the information and views, etc.
Another great video and love the end with the horse box cafe. It always seems a shame Dave that you do not have so few subscribers you really deserve more as I know you put a lot effort into the videos..
I always learn so much from your videos - you must do so much research before your visits. I'm embarrassed to admit that I haven't been to Bramber since going there on a school trip many years ago and it's only just down the road from me! Your video has inspired me to visit there again soon. Thank you as always. I really enjoyed it 😊
A very informative and interesting video Dave, thank you for sharing. After you show The Rising Sun pub at Beeding I am intrigued how you get on to the Monarch’s Way from there. You head up a chalk track, where is that? Looks like a lovely walk there. I have liked and subscribed 👌🥰
Thanks Lynn and indeed welcome to the channel! From the roundabout at the Rising Sun pub, head east on the footpath along the A2037 Henfield Road until you get to the entrance of Bostal Road on your right (You will have passed by the Valerie Manor Nursing Home on your right & the entrance to Manor Road on your left before you get to Bostal Road). The Monarch's Way is signposted from the entrance to Bostal Road. Head down Bostal Road and it soon turns into a chalk track that takes up uphill to Beeding Hill. I hope that you get to enjoy the future videos in the series. Thank you for watching.
@@DaveFord Oh that's great Dave, thank you so much, I'm pretty sure I know where you mean. We will definitely do this walk. Logan is such a beautiful dog, I love the way he walks along (unlike mine, who does his own thing at greater speed 🙂). Will look forward to joining you on more of your walks 🥰
Dave my great granny came from West Sussex amazing once again thank s
It is a beautiful county for sure!
Great memories there! I was born in Lancing in 1940 (in the middle of an air-raid!), and had an aunt who lived in Upper Beeding. In the 1950s I travelled every day to Steyning Grammar School on the "Steyning Flyer" as we called the steam train, passing through Bramber of course. We often used to visit Bramber for the castle and the museum of oddities (long gone, I'm sure), where such items as a stuffed two-headed calf were on display. The whole area is full of memories for me, but now living in New Zealand and at the age of 82 I don't think I shall ever get a chance to see it all again except through your excellent video. Thank you, and I look forward to the next one.
Thanks Jim. My Grandmother used to live in Steyning so I got the opportunity of visiting that town a lot during my youth and I do recall walking down to Bramber to explore the castle once so it was great to be able to go back.
Great to see you over in Sussex again. Love your delivery. Excellent.
Thanks David. I have got a handful of "Sussex Walks" videos still to come out between now and the end of the year. Thank you for watching.
Really enjoyed this one as it is an area I know quite well. However you always provide lots of extra snippets of information I didn't know even if it's a familiar area! Logan looked very smart in his coat early on!
Thanks Jean. Yes it was a little cold early on but it soon warmed up & turned into a lovely day.
Very good video, Dave. Always have my OS maps going to see where you are going.
Thanks Roger. Fortunately that walk was a fairly straightforward circular - ish one (with a minor detour!).
Dave you and Logan make this lady smile as I walk every day I can but your walks are so much more enjoyable as mine is not as picturesque as yours are. Thanks so much Dave.☀️
Thanks Melissa. We managed to pack in a lot during that walk for sure!
@@DaveFord you did Dave and it was a beautiful day for a walk. Just so lovely☀️
Walking right there with you. Have done it, many things. What a beautiful day again. Thank you so much for going to Sussex. You did your homework again A+ Lavinia
Thanks Lavinia. We really enjoyed our trip to Sussex that day. The views from the top of Beeding Hill were stunning & there was so much history to "explore" in both Bramber & Upper Beeding.
A great walk Dave. Love the views and Logan looked like he enjoyed it. Thanks for taking us with you. 👍🏻🚶🏻♂️🚶♀️
Thank you. yes, I think Logan enjoyed that one!
A wonderful countryside walk with logan
Thanks Keith. :)
I did like those timber framed buildings in Bramber along with the views from up on the downs. I'm amazed that gatehouse still stands. It looks as if a strong wind could demolish the whole thing. Lovely walk Dave
Thanks Lionel. Yes, that gatehouse does look a bit "exposed"!
I've done tons of walks in this area (lived in Brighton for 6 years and now in Shoreham) and your research is amazing! Botolph's church is one of my favioute places in Sussex (and probably the world), I just find it so peaceful.
If you ever fancy company on a walk, send me a message.
Thank you. It is such a scenic area around that part of the county. Thanks for watching.
Great video, really enjoyed it. Thanks
Thank you Michael.
Thanks Dave. Another great video and coincidentally very close to one of the two places I am staying
(Shoreham) for a two week period on the South Downs, when visiting from Australia this July. Really appreciate all the information and views, etc.
Thank you Michael. I hope that you have great weather during your trip.
Another great video and love the end with the horse box cafe. It always seems a shame Dave that you do not have so few subscribers you really deserve more as I know you put a lot effort into the videos..
Thanks for your kind comments Dave.
Lovely we’ve just found you.
Thank you and indeed welcome to the channel!
I always learn so much from your videos - you must do so much research before your visits. I'm embarrassed to admit that I haven't been to Bramber since going there on a school trip many years ago and it's only just down the road from me! Your video has inspired me to visit there again soon. Thank you as always. I really enjoyed it 😊
Thanks Angela. It is such a pretty village with so much history - I could easily have spent more time exploring there!
A very informative and interesting video Dave, thank you for sharing. After you show The Rising Sun pub at Beeding I am intrigued how you get on to the Monarch’s Way from there. You head up a chalk track, where is that? Looks like a lovely walk there. I have liked and subscribed 👌🥰
Thanks Lynn and indeed welcome to the channel! From the roundabout at the Rising Sun pub, head east on the footpath along the A2037 Henfield Road until you get to the entrance of Bostal Road on your right (You will have passed by the Valerie Manor Nursing Home on your right & the entrance to Manor Road on your left before you get to Bostal Road). The Monarch's Way is signposted from the entrance to Bostal Road. Head down Bostal Road and it soon turns into a chalk track that takes up uphill to Beeding Hill. I hope that you get to enjoy the future videos in the series. Thank you for watching.
@@DaveFord Oh that's great Dave, thank you so much, I'm pretty sure I know where you mean. We will definitely do this walk. Logan is such a beautiful dog, I love the way he walks along (unlike mine, who does his own thing at greater speed 🙂). Will look forward to joining you on more of your walks 🥰
I always chuckle when they refer to people in the past reusing Roman or medieval stone as "robbing" on Time Team.
An early method of "recycling"!
Someone claims Bramber Church was of immense significance in Anglo-Saxon England:
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