The Devil’s Dyke Story

Chris Horlock’s talk will detail the development of this well-known Sussex beauty spot.  He will tell the famous legend of how the Dyke chasm came into existence, linked with the coming of Christianity to Sussex, and cover its Victorian hey-day when owned by entrepreneur James Hubbard with details of its many attractions, including an aerial cable car.  Other more recent aspects of the Dyke’s history are covered, including the secret “old fort” and its connection with the First World War.