Contents: Chapter 1 - 1247 Chapter 6 -1993 Chapter 11 -1855: John Lancaster Chapter 2 -1990 Chapter 7 -1796: Mary Sumner Chapter 12 - 1992 Chapter 3 -1556 - Anne Tree Chapter 8 -1996 Chapter 13 - 1916: Ed Jones Chapter 4 -1912 Chapter 9 -1814 Chapter 14 - 1994 Chapter 5- 1668: Wilfred Bumble Chapter 10 - 1991 Chapter 15 - 2056 Click here to start the story
DORSET ARMS, EAST GRINSTEAD
This story is based on fact, but I have taken licence to expand its depth and warmth, because sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction. And is dedicated to the following people…. Anne Tree Wilfred Bumble Miss Mary Sumner Captain John Lancaster Private Edward Jones. And of course the girl with the green eyes; Whereever she is……….. Copyright 2006 Bonx Trigwell. BUY YOUR COPY Only £6.50 inc P+P
East Grinstead's strategic position halfway between London and the South Coast, led to the establishment of many coaching inns. The name goes back to before 1636. In the 18th century it was almost completly rebuilt, using some of the original matrials and has also been named The Newe Innn, The Ounce and later The Catt, references to the while spotted leopard featured on teh Dorset family coat of arms. In it's hayday of coach travel there were an estimated 103 beds and 247 horses in the town, most at the Dorset. It's been a centre of activity in teh old high street for nearly 400 years....if these walls could speak.....