Situated on the South Coast of England
between the towns of
Worthing & Shoreham by Sea
"Pastfinders” is a group of enthusiasts who meet once a month as a focus and forum for the local history of these two coastal villages.  “Our exhibition is now on display in Lancing Library until the 28th June. Titled Maritime Villages it is a display of connections with the sea in Lancing and Sompting. Ranging from Pende to WWII in words and pictures.” Don't forget 30th June-1st July is Sompting Festival including Sompting Old in the Harriet Johnson Centre. July 3 "Magnus Volk & his Amazing Railways" with Ian Gledhill August 7 "The Downs Barn" - Members only evening.  Goring not Boring: This email has been received by Pastfinders; the Gorings have played a very significant part in the local history of the two villages. "We are incredibly proud to say that ‘LIVES, LOVES AND LETTERS – THE GORING FAMILY OF WISTON, SUSSEX 1743-1905’ has finally been self-published, after 13 years of hard work and enjoyment.  "Penstone House and the Basque children" ~ The Blue Plaque is now in place. Earlier this year, Alan Bradley gave us a fascinating talk and we wish him well with his very laudable efforts to get these children remembered by a blue plaque at Lancing Library. Click Here: If you are interested in potential Blue Badgers, please visit: Click: Local Worthies Also please take a look at our most recent page which is a mirror (with consent of the Trustees) of the original on the Sompting Estate Website: http://www.somptingestate.com/bill-lindfield It deals with many aspects of the fascinating life of the late Bill Lindfield of Sompting, soldier, poet, countryman and local treasure: https://sites.google.com/site/lancsompastfinders/Home/local-worthies/bill-lindfield-of-sompting Local History Booklets (click here) Please have a look at our range of local history booklets. If you are interested in the History of Lancing & Sompting, you may enjoy the pages entitled Some Little Known Facts", "Research by Members" & "READ ALL ABOUT IT". >>>>>>>> To navigate our web pages please follow the LINKS to the right >>>>>>>> Heritage Lottery Fund
Since 2012 we have carried the logo of the National Lottery Heritage fund on our website in recognition of its support in funding the purchase of essential equipment to scan and store many negatives, original photographs and archives held by Lancing & Sompting Pastfinders. We still feel it necessary to acknowledge the support of HLF and whilst keeping the logo have moved its position. Meetings
are held generally on the first Tuesday of each month in Sompting at
Harriet Johnson Hall, Loose Lane, starting 7.30pm.. Annual Membership: £6 plus £1 each meeting attended. Visitors: £2.50 per evening. Please e.mail our Contact below if you would like to know more. | LINKS to other pages on our website: |
