Photographs of Sussex Churches (Ip-Y)
Reference code
SHR/02
Title
Photographs of Sussex Churches (Ip-Y)
Date
1797-1809 (originals) and undated, c 20th century (photographs)
Level of description
file
Extent and format
1 volume
Folio
Blue binding, in black slipcase.
Folio
Blue binding, in black slipcase.
Scope and content
Volume containing 181 black and white photographs of drawings/watercolours of Sussex churches, mostly exteriors, in locations from Iping to Yapton. The photographs measure 6"x 3.5" and are arranged two to a page, with location typed beneath each one. Front of volume includes 2 page MS index of churches in alphabetical order, numbered and dated (1797-1809). One photograph of Ripe is listed in the index as missing.
Although labelled as photographs, the images have the appearance of postcards of drawings of the churches. The drawings/watercolours are likely by Henry Petrie FSA. Compare the related collection at Sussex Archaeological Society.
Although labelled as photographs, the images have the appearance of postcards of drawings of the churches. The drawings/watercolours are likely by Henry Petrie FSA. Compare the related collection at Sussex Archaeological Society.
System of arrangement
The images are arranged alphabetically by location.