Publications

Midhurst has a long history, stretching back over 1,000 years.  It became a market town before the Norman conquest in 1066, flourishing in the time of the Tudors when Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I visited it, became sedate in Georgian days, and renewed its prosperity with the coming of the Victorian railways.

‘Midhurst Heritage’ magazine

Midhurst’s story is unfolded in ‘Midhurst Heritage’, a 16 page magazine, published by The Midhurst Society twice a year, in May and November.  The latest issue, No:10, has tales about the hotelier who invented a new history of the town for the benefit of his guests, Midhurst’s links to the infamous Gunpowder Plot of 1605, the curfew bell that still rings out every evening, and the recollections of the projectionist at the old cinema.  All this and much more is illustrated by ancient drawings, maps and photographs.

‘Midhurst Heritage’ is on sale (£2.00) at the Tourist Office and from Dummer’s Newsagents, West Street, Midhurst.  Postal subscriptions (£6.00 a year) should be sent to The Editor, 2 The Gatehouse, Edinburgh Square, Midhurst, West Sussex GU29 9NL.

The Midhurst Society publishes a town trail, available from the Tourist Office for 25p.  Generously illustrated with colour photographs, it leads the visitor through the town pointing out Tudor and Georgian buildings and other places of historic interest.

Mini–History leaflets

This continuing series of short leaflets, written by Bridget Howard and published by The Midhurst Society, capture the highlights of the fascinating past of the Midhurst. Copies are distributed free to members of the Society but can be bought (20p each) from the Tourist Office.

The following leaflets have been published so far: