James Gray: (1890) The shearing is taking place on the site of the present Hangleton Lane facing the park with Hangleton Church on the brow of the hill. The sheds were, of course, much further to the west. jgc_37_004
James Gray: (c1900) Tethered oxen a little to the north-east of the main farm buildings, period unknown. jgc_37_016
2019: The green space on the slope in front of St Helen’s Church still exists but the surroundings are now residential. (Photographer: Mark Stephenson)
James Gray: This photograph was taken on 12 March 1937, and it is described by the photographer as ‘Old building opposite Hangleton Manor’. It is almost certainly the same building as is seen in the 1930 photograph [jgc_37_020] with the horse and cart on the previous page. In the distance can be seen Hangleton Church cottages. What a contrast to the scene today. jgc_37_024
2019: This is the busy road junction of Hangleton Valley Drive and Hangleton Lane. (Photographer: Mark Stephenson)
James Gray: The narrow Hangleton Lane on its approach to Hangleton Manor and West Hove Golf Course – Spring 1955. Development of this area for building started the following year. jgc_37_072
2019: The quiet lane connects Hangleton to the bypass link road. The lane still had a rural feel in the 1980s until the bypass was opened and the lane was widened and a sharp bend taken out. (Photographer: Mark Stephenson)
James Gray: A distant view of Hangleton Village and Farm, looking east from the then top of Hangleton Lane, just adjoining the six Vallensdean Cottages. The period is about 1911. In the far distance can be seen ivy-clad Hangleton Church, nearby Church Cottages and, on the embankment, a steam train making heavy weather on its climb to the Dyke terminus of the Dyke railway (1887-1938). jgc_37_136
2019: Housing now fills both sides of the valley. Hidden in the middle distance is the link road to the bypass. (Photographer: Mark Stephenson)
James Gray: The country lane, which still leads from Hangleton Manor past Benfield Cottages (seen on another page) to the West Hove Golf Course. Note the two Ivy Cottages, one roofless, but the other then still occupied. Both have since been demolished, but I know not when. jgc_37_030
2019: The lane is becoming narrower and overgrown. (Photographer: Mark Stephenson)