Postcard of the Month: April 2022

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Chichester Canal, early 1900s

This postcard shows the canal terminus, Southgate basin, in the background with the old ornate gas works behind. These were demolished in 1962 having gone out of use four years before. In the foreground, the horse is standing on one of the abutments of the former Padwick swing bridge. Although this is not in the Arun Valley, there is a connection as the canal did form part of the London to Portsmouth Waterway, in common with the River Arun and the Wey & Arun Canal.

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This year the Chichester Canal celebrates its 200th anniversary, and the Canal trust is organising a number of events to mark this. Further details can be seen at www.chichestercanal.org.uk.