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Now for somewhere different, which brings us to the West Sussex Market town of Leamsford, which is only a stones throw away from the rolling South Downs, which the town with a population of 24,000 people styles itself as "The Gateway to the Sussex Downs". The town itself is located not far from Horsham and Crawley, but nearer to Billingshurst and Pulborough and was once more important than Horsham until it's fortunes fell in the 14th century.

Some features of the town other than the South Downs in the skybox:
The ruined church of St Leonard - This is the medieval Parish Church of Leamsford, and was until October 1761 when a fire caused by a candle being knocked over set the church ablaze, in which the tower and it's ring of 8 bells survived, but the church was ruined and as a result, it was decided to build a new church. The shell of the ruined church still remains in the Market Place and the Tower still has bells which can be rung, but the 8 bells were recast in the late 19th century, and the space under the tower has been converted into a St Leonard's Chapel
St Stephen's Church - The Parish Church for Leamsford built in 1762, a gorgeous Georgian Parish Church, made out of Brick with dressings of Stone, and has served the town since Boxing Day 1762 where it was said the Bishop of Chichester had been drinking the previous Christmas night after riding to Leamsford from Chichester after the Christmas Morning services. The Church has an organ, with the original 1762 case that can be played but a much more modern pipe organ is in the old case. There is a ring of 10 bells which can be rung out across the town.
The Pub.....well yes you know......ha ha ha
The Town Hall.....Built in the 19th Century to replace the old town hall.....this building has been the focal point of Leamsford Town for years and for years to continue
The Library - Even though it was built in 1960 replacing the old library, it's modern looks don't really tarnish the beauty of the town. Go in and read some books.
Some shops, for you......
Train Station in the Skybox.....Spot the Southern Class 377 heading towards London Victoria from Portsmouth

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