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Dante
Dante has arrived! We are so excited that the marvellous sculpture of Dante Alighieri by our president, Philip Jackson, has now been unveiled at South Pond. It was gifted by Philip and his wife, Jean, to Midhurst and unveiled on Wednesday 11th September. The culmination of a seven year project, we are grateful to all concerned for this beautiful addition to our little piece of paradise in West Sussex. “As the sun that first shone warms your mind and heart, so the truth revealed will bring you joy” - Dante
WWII Tank Traps found!
You may have seen in the local press that more than 25 World War II anti-tank obstacles have recently been found on the Perceval Grange development site in Midhurst. Thanks to research by historian,Tania Pons (pictured left) and excavation by the developers, Bellway Homes, these historic artefacts have been recovered (along with two British infantry helmets).
Thanks are also due to Midhurst Town Council, the Cowdray Estate and historian Martin Mace for their part in this collaboration to preserve these important elements of Midhurst’s history. It is hoped that some of the tank traps will go on display in the town in due course. Meanwhile, you can read all about their history and Midhurst’s role in WWII in the new issue of The Midhurst Magazine - out now!