James Gray: Photographs of the two adjoining mansions, not long before their demolition. jgc_34_003
2019: The old photo appears to be looking at the side and back of Leahurst from the gardens behind Beechwood.
James Gray: This photograph shows the immediate rear of Beechwood. jgc_34_005
2019: The 2019 photograph was taken from a spot to the left of the original, as an apartment block sits where the image was taken.
James Gray: This and the next photograph [jgc_34_007], taken from the extensive garden of Beechwood, show the large area which was available for the flats which were later built here to replace the mansions. jgc_34_006
2019: The 2019 image gives another view of the new estate that has been built on the grounds of Beechwood. (Photographer: Bill Kocher)
James Gray: See caption for jgc_34_006 above. jgc_34_007
2019: Curwen Place was most likely driven along the east-west boundary between Leahurst and Beechwood. (Photographer: Bill Kocher)
James Gray: Three of the Victorian houses which were a feature of Withdean in the days of not so long ago. Beechwood, of which full details are given with previous photographs. Period 1st World War. Additional Information: “Mrs Vokins entertains our brave wounded at Beechwood.” jgc_34_020