Historic Pictures of Westgate and surrounds

Ceremonial Arch at the West Gate 1911, looking towards Westgate

Gillett House built for the Theological College by ABK in 1965 and known by the students as “Colditz”

The organ label for a Bates organ

The Bates 1832 pipe organ in St Bartholomew’s Church in Mount Lane

Late 19th Century interior of St Bartholomew’s. The box pews were swept away in a 1929 remodelling by Max Gill which also added a chancel. (WSRO)

The rebuilt St Bartholomew’s Church (WSRO)

Early C19th view of the Cathedral from Westgate Fields, with the Lavant winding its way to the sea. (Private collection)

No 3 Westgate in 2007 (Alan Green)

The famous Westgate Bottleneck being demolished to make way for the Avenue de Chartres ring road in 1964. (John Templeton)

Nos. 24 (left) and 22 Westgate (Alan Green 2006)

Interior of 44 Westgate (Photo: Alan Green)

The rear of 44 Westgate (Alan Green)

Coronation of George V. Looking out towards Westgate.

Disputed North East side of the West Gate at Chichester – by Samuel Hieronymous Grimm, watercolour, 1782

Westgate Northside early 60s – Collection Ken Green

The Bottling Department, Henty’s 1951 – Collection Ken Green

Henty Brewery Staff 1952 – Collection Ken Green

West Street looking West. Collection Ken Green

St George’s Day Parade, early 50s – Collection Ken Green

Aerial view of Chichester pre-1960 – Collection Ken Green

West Street, Chichester (in spite of the caption!) early C20? – Collection Ken Green

Peter Hancock Antiques, 40 West Street, Nov 1966 – Collection Ken Green

West Street, post-war? – Collection Ken Green

West Street post-war, note the walls and entrance to Ede’s House – Collection Ken Green

Ceremonial Arch at the West Gate 1911, looking towards Westgate

The Tannery in colour – Collection Ken Green

Hookers Ices – Collection Ken Green

Hookers Ices – Collections Ken Green

Looking down West Street from Westgate pre-1910 – Collection Ken Green

Entrance to Orchard St off Westgate early 60s – Collection Ken Green

Westgate pinch point looking along Westgate, demolished 1960s – Collection Ken Green

The famous Westgate pinch point looking towards West Street 1961 – Collection Ken Green

The Famous Westgate pinch point looking towards Westgate 1961 – Collection Ken Green

North Walls 1960 – Collection Ken Green

Hookers Ices – Collection Ken Green

D M Hooker’s shop 1963, now the Indian Restaurant – Collection Ken Green, photo Banks

Hooker’s Shop looking along Westgate August 1963 – Collection Ken Green

West St looking East 1960s – Collection Ken Green

West St 1970s – Collection Ken Green

View West from the Bell Tower – Collection Phil Hewitt

Hooker’s Shop pre-60s – Collection Ken Green

C19th seal of Chichester – Collection Ken Green

Commemoration Arch for 1911 Coronation of George V – Collection Ken Green

Can anyone identify this building, photo dating from end of the C19th – Collection Ken Green

The Canal 1897 – Collection Ken Green

1849 is hardly theMiddle Ages! – Collection Ken Green

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Programme 1897, back cover – Collection Ken Green

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