New local history hub is launched for South Downs
June 10, 2025
Are you a fan of local history and finding out how towns, villages and buildings have evolved through the ages?
Historic England has just launched a new Local Heritage Hub as a way for people to explore the culture and heritage of special places across the country.
The resource for the South Downs is crammed with fascinating facts and photos – from our iconic historic buildings to national stories that played out in the downland landscape.
You can even explore amazing archive and aerial photographs from all sorts of places, from Bramdean, to Roedean, Fernhurrst and Arundel.
Anooshka Rawden, who leads on cultural heritage for the National Park, said: “Historic England’s Local Heritage Hub is a fantastic resource. This really is a wonderful way to get to know the South Downs through time.”
Visit the hub and discover more here.