Museums · South East England
Southwick, West Sussex
Southwick, West Sussex — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Southwick, West Sussex is a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Southwick, located in West Sussex, is home to a museum that showcases local history and heritage. It offers insights into the area's past, featuring exhibitions and collections relevant to the community. The museum serves as a resource for understanding the cultural evolution of Southwick and its surroundings in South-East England.
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Background
History
]] Southwick was recorded in the Domesday Book (1086): Nigel holds Esmerwick of William. Azor held it of King Edward. Then, and now, it vouched for one hide and a half. There is land for 4 ploughs. In demesne are 2 ploughs, and 4 villeins and 6 bordars with 2 ploughs. In the time of King Edward it was worth 40 shillings, and afterwards 30 shillings. Now 4 pounds. In that excerpt, the village is referred to by its Saxon name, Esmerewick, meaning East pool hamlet. The village was first recorded as Southwick in 1309. The town grew as the coast became a popular holiday destination, many of the properties being tourist accommodation. The railway arrived in the town on 12 May 1840, being the…
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- Coordinates
- 50.8360, -0.2390
- County
- West Sussex
- District
- Adur
- Parish
- Adur, unparished area
- Postcode
- BN42 4GH
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Worthing and Shoreham
- Official site
- www.westsussex.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Southwick, West Sussex (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Southwick, West Sussex?
- Southwick, West Sussex is in South East England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 50.8360°, -0.2390°.
- Is Southwick, West Sussex wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Southwick, West Sussex. Check ahead for specific facilities.