Bevendean History Project
Beyond Bevendean
Bevendean was originally part of the parish of Falmer which included Moulsecoomb and a part of Coldean.
The other part of Coldean was in the parish of Stanmer.
The other part of Coldean was in the parish of Stanmer.
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The Ancient Parish of Falmer
This was the centre for both civil and ecclesiastical administration for the area
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Falmer Village Falmer was recorded as Falemere in the Doomsday Book.
Plus pictures from c1900 to the present day. |
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The Moulsecoomb Estate Now the cities biggest housing estate Moulsecoomb Place The house is of different dates |
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Moulsecoomb Public Hall The first community hall was built in South Moulsecoomb in 1934 and added to in the 1960s. |
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St Georges Community Hall Originally a Church Hall and sold to the Brighton Council in 1968. Rebuilt as a community centre in 1989. |
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Moulsecoomb Library The first Moulsecombe Library was opened in 1929 in Moulsecoomb Place. The present library was opened in March 1964. |
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The Bevendean Hotel, now known as the Bevy The hotel is thought to have opened in late 1936 or early 1937
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Hodshrove Farm The farm was sold for housing in 1920s & 30s
The 67 CentreMoulsecoomb Youth Club opened in 1967 |
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The Coldean Estate
The land was originally in Chailey Rural District and taken into Brighton in 1928
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The Stanmer Estate Stanmer village date back to Norman times
Stanmer Park and VillagePictures from 1874 to 21st century |
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Self-Build Houses Between 1955 and 1957 Fourty men built their own houses in Ashurst Road. A link to all self-build housing schemes can be found on The Estates page |
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Canal on Land at Bevendean In 1825 plans were drawn up for a Canal to run from Brighthelston to Lewes passing over land at Bevendean Farm |
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The Lewes Road This road runs from the east side of the Level to Falmer Hill on the east side of Stanmer Park |
