| 1975/1 | SBC Minutes / 26 January 1975 | Langrish Dovecote / Mrs Hallam reported that unofficial approaches to Hampshire authorities have suggested that they are unlikely to take positive action to save the building. AGREED that should all else fail, the Museum would consider it necessary to accept the dovecote, and that it could be suitably sited at the museum. A direct approach should now be made to Hampshire County Council on the question of preservation. Mr Zeuner was asked to report on methods and estimated costs of removal, should this become necessary. |
| 1975/1 | SBC Minutes / 26 January 1975 | Forestry Policy / Mr Heymann clarified the Estate's position on tree felling and planting. The timber on the Estate is 'dedicated woodland' in Forestry Commission terms. The first consideration is its amenity value and commercial considerations are a secondary matter. The ash trees referred to in Minute 5c are being felled because of their age and condition. The Estate is very conscious of the need to plan woodland operations, and would welcome an early opportunity to discuss policy. Mr Zeuner reported that the immediate impact of the felling of the ash was less than had been feared. Some opening of the woodland around Winkhurst might be considered an improvement. However, the loss of the trees from the car park is regrettable. The changes which have resulted from the recent gales and subsequent felling do emphasise the need for long-term planning, ideally for all woodland within sight of the Museum but as a minimum for that which is on or abutting the museum land. A matter of particular concern to \\ |
| 1975/10 | Members' Magazine No. 6 / Autumn 1975 | Illustration / A picture of the the Illustrated London News's and National Heritage's trophy for the year, which the Museum won: Henry Moore's "Moonhead". |
| 1975/10 | Members' Magazine No. 6 / Autumn 1975 | Friends of the Museum / John Lowe reports on the year. The Museum earned the Illustrated London News and National Heritage "Museum of the Year Award" for Hambrook Barn and the Introductory display.
The Friends made 2 gifts to the Museum: |
| 1975/10 | Members' Magazine No. 6 / Autumn 1975 | The Austrian Open Air Museum in Stubing, near Graz / A 4 page article on the Austrian Open-Air Museum at Graz written by its Director Professor Potter. |
| 1975/10 | Members' Magazine No. 6 / Autumn 1975 | Museum report / Geoffrey Godber replaces James Farmer as Chairman.
Richard Harris has been appointed Assistant Research Director.
Attendance at Sunday Evening Talks was disappointing.
Roger Champion has nearly completed his work on Pendean.
Anthony Simmons has completed repair of the roof of the Watersfield Stable.
Peter Stenning has completed rebuild of Windpump from Pevensey.
Crawley Upper Hall is next building to be undertaken by Roger Champion.
Geoff Kent and John Friar, helped by students, have dismantled the mill walls at Lurgashall. Paul Simons has prepared drawings for the reconstruction. Work is starting on lining the lake. Mr. Berry of Howard Humphreys & Sons has reported on the stability of the banks.
After many trees were lost in the gale a plan for replanting this autumn has been prepared.
Scouts from 4th Portsmouth Troop under Laurance Kent have undertaken to rebuild of the wagon shed from Selsey.
Volunteers wanted for work in the winter.
Security of the site at night needs tigh \\ |
| 1975/4 | Members' Magazine No. 5 / Spring 1975 | The Earl of March, F.C.A / The Earl of March says that in support of the Historic Houses Campaign he has put the petition against the proposed legislation in an empty room to show the likely effect, and has asked visitors to join Historic Houses Association. |
| 1975/4 | Members' Magazine No. 5 / Spring 1975 | The Singleton Museum: A Policy for the Future / Roy Armstrong reports that the purpose is to be a museum of representative traditional buildings which can't be preserved in situ, with focus on buildings of sub-manorial status.
Master plan 40 buildings: 13 or 14 in village area, 7 or 8 farms with farm buldings & 6 or 7 buildings accommodating crafts.
His view is that 40 acres and 40 buildings is desirable limit. |
| 1975/4 | Members' Magazine No. 5 / Spring 1975 | Friends of the Museum / John Lowe reports to the Friends.
In future magazines for Volunteers and Friends will be brought out together.
He regrets the death of the President, the Duke of Norfolk.
Mrs Kessler becomes Hon. Treasurer. He thanks John Hill for his previous work.
Saturday afternoon seminars at West Dean will continue.
Account of AGM in County Hall.
Congratulations to Christopher Zeuner and Diana Sharp on their wedding.
Life membership urged: |
| 1975/4 | Members' Magazine No. 5 / Spring 1975 | Museum Library and Crawley Hall / Plan is to erect Crawley Hall to house Museum Library. Roy Armstrong's large photographic collection. Mrs Jenni Leslie offers her skills as Honorary Librarian. |
| 1975/4 | SBC Minutes / 27 April 1975 | Landscaping of the site / Mr Zeuner reported on his discussions with Mr Heymann and Mr Sheridan. He undertook to prepare, in consultation with Messrs Warren, Russell and Heymann, an illustrated study document for discussion in Committee. Revision of the lease would provide an opportunity for some alteration to the Museum boundaries, particularly in relation to the areas beyond Hangleton cottage and around the Charcoal burners' camp; and for considering the situation on such issues as forestry and shooting. Mr Warren considered the present lease unsatisfactory in relation to timber management. He emphasised that the negotiation of a revision was a matter for the Council of Management, but that the advice of this Committee on the effect of the proposed alterations - particularly in respect of potential building sites - would undoubtedly be welcomed. Mr Heymann reported that the Trustees were very concerned with amenity values, and were likely to welcome the incorporation of a management plan in the lease. \\ |
| 1975/4 | Members' Magazine No. 5 / Spring 1975 | Building Programme / The building programme has been delayed by bad weather. Most effort on re-erection of Pendean. |
| 1975/4 | Members' Magazine No. 5 / Spring 1975 | President / Lord Egremont is now President of the Museum |
| 1975/4 | Members' Magazine No. 5 / Spring 1975 | Lurgashall Mill / Lurgashall Mill |
| 1975/4 | Members' Magazine No. 5 / Spring 1975 | Museum report / First year of winter opening on Sundays produced 701 children and 1707 adult visitors.
Crawley hall will house the library with Mrs Jenni Leslie as Honorary Librarian. Aim is to start its erection this season.
Cold and wet weather has delayed re-erection of Pendean; this has further delayed work on Watersfield stable.
Workshop site will be moved to railway cutting, but a small workshop may be kept in a cattle shed.
Public will still see erection of buildings.
Excavation of the lake site complete, and we may line it this summer. We also aim to construct foundation for the mill and dismantle stone work at Lurgashall. |
| 1975/4 | SBC Minutes / 27 April 1975 | Boarhunt cruck cottage / Although this building is unlikely to be included in the re-erection programme for three years, an opportunity has arisen to consider various ways of treating it. Its unusual style makes it highly significant in the Museum's collection, but its dilapidated condition and the damage which was caused by outside bodies during dismantling will pose special problems during reconstruction and will inevitably result in the finished building containing a high proportion of new material. Mr Zeuner proposed that Mr Richard Harris be invited to discuss the matter at the next Committee meeting. |
| 1975/4 | SBC Minutes / 27 April 1975 | Crawley "Upper Hall" / Mr Warren circulated a document stating the principles involved in the reconstruction of this incomplete and indeterminate building, and emphasised the view that the Museum, in spite of planning to use it for practical purposes, should adhere strictly to the policy of honestly reconstructing every part or element which is known to be original. Mr Armstrong considered that, since the Museum had no alternative but to use old buildings for practical purposes, such buildings must be constructed to suit their planned function. This means that the exterior of the building should represent its original appearance, but the interior must be suitable for its special purpose. Obviously only buildings where the interior was less significant would be considered for such exceptional treatment. Instances where the Museum had already put this principle into effect are the Goodwood granary, the Littlehampton granary (temporarily) and the hovels used to house lavatory facilities. Mr Champion report \\ |
| 1975/4 | SBC Minutes / 27 April 1975 | Netherhale / Mr Armstrong referred to the lengthy correspondence over some years with Corpus Christi College about this building. The matter has now been revived because the College finds that present costs prohibit their planned restoration. They have applied for consent to demolish. AGREED the large and complex and much altered building could not be accepted as a candidate for re-erection at the Museum, although its important features were fully recognised. The best course for the Museum might be to produce models showing the house as it is, and as it might have been in the past and to associate with these a display of specimen original timbers. To avoid influencing the decision of the appeal board, Corpus Christi College should be informed that the Museum, whilst appreciating the undoubted significant features of the building, could not reach a decision until the outcome of the appeal was known. |
| 1975/4 | SBC Minutes / 27 April 1975 | Petworth Barns / Several barns on Petworth Estate may be offered to the Museum in the next few years, but the future of two of them as to be decided now: a) Sparkes Farm barn: aisleless, of five bays, with gabled roof and probably dates from the late 18thC. Has a side-purlin and queen strut roof and is of a standard type for the central Weald. Structure in very good condition. (Note: It now seems likely that Sparkes Barn will be saved in situ. CZ) b) Ebernoe Common barn: of a similar size and design but not in such good condition. Probably of the late 16thC or early 17thC and historically of more importance since it possesses mangers, threshing floor and draught boards. Attached to it is a two-bay open-sided hovel with cobbled floor and gully. In size, style and period it would be a suitable companion for Pendean farmhouse. AGREED both barns be accepted, but without any commitment to re-erect. Considered Sparkes Farm barn might serve some Museum practical purpose, although failing other alternatives b \\ |
| 1975/4 | Members' Magazine No. 5 / Spring 1975 | Winter Openings / Winter opening started on Sundays only. On 31 days 2408 visitors |
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