History
Chichester Programme for the Diamond Jubilee of 1897
We are very lucky that local historian Ken Green has given us permission to reproduce his collection of historic photos of Westgate and West Street for the delight and education of our residents. Please do not copy these photos for commercial purposes. You will have seen the photo of the Read more…
History
Old Maps of Westgate and Chichester 1
Since the launch of the website we have sought to develop our historical archive. Here is a collection of old maps upon which figures Westgate and its surrounding streets in one form or another. 2007 – I know, we are starting with a recent map, but there are no printed Read more…
Campaigns
The Whitehouse Farm Development Site: February 2016
Ever wondered what the Whitehouse Farm development site looks like at the moment? Click on the images to make them bigger Where is it on the city map? See the pink zone – big isn’t it? And what might it look like in the future? Return
Other RAs
The Brewery Field Update – Dec 2015
The Brewery Field is the new community open space that lies at the heart of Orchard Street, Westgate and Parklands. The Westgate Residents’ Association is happy to devote this part of its web space to a joint venture designed to support the creation of the Friends of The Brewery Field, Read more…
Cycle Paths
Current Traffic on Westgate
Click on each image for a closer look. Once upon a time there were horses on our streets. Here is the current state of the traffic on Westgate (with thanks to Paul Wreyford) The state of the carriageway in the conservation area after that lot has driven over it Return
History
Historical images
Click on each image for a closer look. The olde West Gate itself? According to the caption, looking down West Street in 1782 from outside the walls, or is it? Historians are of the view that this is in fact Eastgate with the City prison on top, demolished in 1783. Read more…
Picture Gallery
Views of Westgate today
Click on each image for a closer look. The new lamps Complete with rainbow! (Photo: Clare Blythman) Thank goodness we can close the street one day a year for the Westgate Street Party! One of our rare trees Back
Picture Gallery
Picture Gallery
A pot of gold for Westgate? Fab photo sent in by Clare Blythman: Welcome to the Westgate image gallery. It’s not quite the Pallant House Gallery but there is some art. View here a variety of selections from our collection of old and new Westgate photos. If you want a Read more…