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• A study in Black and white
• Birds of a feather
• British Birds
• Feature

Steve Leggett and Revival Event Costume Hire

• Spring into Summer with some colour
• FLOWERS
• Summertime water sports
• Feature
• The beautiful county of West Sussex
• Published by Kentstep photography UK

Welcome to the very first edition of An online digital magazine by Kentstep Photography UK. When planning this first edition the goal was simple, to produce a magazine with a wide verity of content.

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CONTENTS

Page 1. A study in Black and White

Page 8. Birds of a feather - British birds

Page 13. Feature Steve Leggett and Revival Event Costume Hire

Page 18. Summer time water sports

Page 22. Spring into summer with some colour - Flowers

Page 26. Feature - The beautiful county of West Sussex, UK

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Here is a beautiful shot of a vintage Norton motorcycle and sidecar combination, possibly 1920s. In the United Kingdom these vintage Norton outfits were historically significant, with some models like the 490cc "LPD1" setting world long-distance records at Brooklands in the mid-1920s

This is the Rope Walk at the historical Chatham Dockyard in Kent, United Kingdom. Sown is the traditional cobbled walkway and red brick Victorian industrial buildings.

It was used to manufacture the massive amounts of rope required to rig Royal Navy warships. It was built between 1786 and 1791.

This is the ships wheel of HMS Gannet, a historical Royal Nay sloop which was originally launched in 1878. It is currently preserved as a museum ship at The Historic Dockyard Chatham in Kent, United Kingdom. The wheel highlights the vessels original 1888 restoration glory.

A study in Black and White

This is a Balck and Wite shot of a World War two house bombing. thousands of British homes were destroyed during world War II, most notably during the blitz and V-Weapon attacks. People whose homes were bombed were supported by the Assistance board, which provided immediate emergency housing, basic furnature, compensation for lost clothing and essentials

This is an image of The Whittaker's Cottage from Ashtead, now beautifully preserved at the Weald and Downlands Open Air Museum in West Sussex. The structure was originally build around 1860 and was used as an agricultural laborers cottage illustrating the modest lifestyle of a working class rural family during the Victoria era.

This is a Black and White image of a rustic interior inside a medieval farmhouse somewhere around the 13th Century. The Hall was the central social and functional space of the home where all the family gathered for meals and where guests were received. It would have a central 'Hearth* to provide heat and lighting with the smoke rising and escaping through the roof.

A moment of contemplation with man's best friend staring out to a calm sea.

This is a Black and White interpretation of the loneliness when some you love passes on, but also about those who are left behind.

This is the River Circle sculpture, a stainless steel artwork by John thomson located in Littlehampton, West Sussex, United Kingdom. The sculpture is composed of eight curved, interlocking panels that form a circle. The artwork was created in 2004.

Rural farming in the south east of England is a dynamic and highly productive sector. With an average farm size of 89 hectares, the region blends extensive arable crop production-particularly wheat and specialised fruits-with pastoral farming and extensive livestock grazing.

The south east yields about £605 million in total farming income, heavily driven by specialised land use and high-value crops. The region is famously know as the "Garden of England." It produces over 40% of England's orchard fruits and more than 55% of all small fruits, alongside notable commercial flower and lavender production.

Wheat and barley are prominent, occupying large swathes of general cropping land across Kent, Sussex and Oxfordshire. Pastoral farming focuses primarily on grazing livestock, such as sheep and beef cattle, particularly across the undulating terrain of the South Downs.

Tangmere Military Aviation Museum is located on the old site of the former RAF Tangmere Airfield in West Sussex, England, United Kingdom, which played a critical sector-control role during the Battle of Britain. visitors can sit inside multiple real aircraft cockpits. Exhibits cover the airfields history from WW1 until its closure in 1970.

The museum vividly brings the 1940s to life through its dedicated Battle of Britain Hall and its highly popular retro "40s Day" and "Swing to Victory" events. A great favourite is dancing to famous 1940a big band music.

The famous Supermarine Spitfire is a single-seat fighter aircraft that was used by the Royal Air Force and other Allied countries during WW2. It was the only fighter continuously throughout the war. It used a Rolls Royce Merlin engine and had four improved feed .303 machine guns as it armament.

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Oystercatchers are a group of Waders. They are found on coasts worldwide apart from polar regions and some tropical regions of Africa and South East Asia. The exceptions to this are the Eurasian, South Island and Magellanic Oystercatchers, which also breed inland, in some cases far inland.

This is the Song thrush, identified by its warm brown upperparts and creamy underparts with distinct black spots. They are known for their musical songs featuring repeated phrases and are smaller and browner than the similar Mistle thrush. While once very common in the United kingdom, their populations have declined, Here we find the remarkable little Sanderling, a small Wading bird famous for its energetic behaviour on sandy shores. They forage for small marine invertebrates, including sand crabs, marine worms, tiny molluscs, and Crustaceans exposed by the surf. They can migrate up to 20,000 miles around the world.

This is the majestic common Kestrel and is a small bird of prey belonging to the Falcon family. They are famous for their ability to hover in a single spot while hunting, a behaviour known as "Windhovering." This allows them to keep their heads perfectly still to pinpoint their prey on the ground. Their diet consists of small mammals.

The European Robin, also known as Robin Redbreast is a small bird belonging to the Old World Flycatcher family. They are very common in the United Kingdom and across Europe as far as Western Siberia. They are commonly associated with winter and Christmas but appear all year round. They are very sociable birds around humans and produce a fluting warbling song.

These are Egyptian geese but despite their name they are actually a type of Shelduck rather than true geese. They are known for their distinctive dark brown eye patchesand chestnut breast patches. Those native to the Sub Saharan they are widespread throughout Europe and Southern England and can be found in urban parks, rivers, gravel pits and lakes.

Birds of a Feather - British Birds

This striking bird is the Eurasian Siskin, also known as the Lesser Goldfinch, is characterised by its bright yellow chest and black cap and is a native of of North America . It often feeds on seeds, especially Sunflower Thistle, Alder and birch seeds. They are widespread across the united Kingdom and Europe, and outside of breeding can form large, energetic flocks.

This is a female Eurasian Siskin and also a Lesser Goldfinch. The are heavily streaked with greyish upper parts and have a mostly white belly. Unlike the males the females completely lack the solid black crown and bib.

This tiny little bird is the Wren of the family Troglodytidae, of small brown passerine birds, of which there are 96 species. Most Wrens are visually inconspicuous though they have loud and often complex songs. They primarily eat insects, spiders and and other invertebrates, but many species also eat vegetable matter, some even eating small frogs and lizards.

Here we have the Goldfinch with his striking Red face, white cheeks and distinctive yellow wing patches. They are highly social birds and are often seen in small groups called "Charms." they feed on seeds from plants such as thistles and teasels, dandelions and ragwort. many migrate to places such as Spain and Portugal for the winter period. They are fully protected in the United Kingdom.

The Little Egret is a member of the small white Heron family with a slender vlack beak and long black legs. They are commonly found in coastal areas and typically feed on small fish and crustaceans. White "hunting" their prey they are known to stand on one leg and use methods like shuffling their feet in shallow water to disturb and catch their prey.

The common Redshank is widespread around the United Kingdom and is a easily recognised wading bird, and is famously known as the "Warden of the Marshes" because it is highly sensitive and always the first to let out a loud, piping alarm call to warn to warn other birds of approaching danger.

The Eurasian Curlew is identifiable by its famous long, downward curved beak. they are large shorebirds known for their distinctive mottled brown plumage and high-pitched, echoing calls, often found in open wild spaces or marshes and waters edge. They use their specialised bills to forage for food like aquatic beetles, fish, and spiders in mudflats and wetlands. They are currently in decline.

This bird is the Grey plover. The bird in this image still has its winter plumage which is a brownish-grey back and pale underside. They are common shore birds along coastal areas, often seen feeding using a "Run-Stop-Peck" method and usually target marine invertebrates, including polychaete worms, small crabs and molluscs.

Here we have the Marsh harrier, the largest species of the Harrier family in the United Kingdom. The photo identifies a female chocolate brown body and distinctive pale, creamy-yellow head and throat. They typically fly over reedbeds or fields with their wings held in a shallow "V" shape, hunting prey such as small mammals, frogs and waterbirds.

The Great Crested Grebe is an incredibly fascinating waterbird with a rich history and unique adaptions. their legs are positioned very far back on their body, making them agile swimmers but clumsy on land. apart from eating fish and invertebrates, adults eat their own feathers. this lines their stomachs and creates protective pellets to safely wrap and pass sharp fish bones.

The common Buzzard is the most widespread bird of prey in the United Kingdom. Their wings have prominent "fingers" on the wingtips which helps to reduce turbulence. When soaring they hold their wings in a shallow raised "V" shape. Their main prey is small mammals, birds and carrion but also eat earthworms and invertebrates.

What a beautifully coloured bird. They posses a complex, iridescent plumage causing a metallic look and a range of unique behaviours. Starlings are also very famous for performing coordinated, fluid aerial displays known as "Murmurations." They are also very social birds coming together in communities when settling to roost and lalso like to mimic sounds such as car alarms.

Here we have the Barn Swallow, They are one of the most widespread birds in the world, and mainly live in man made structures, building mud cup nests in barns and roof culverts. They prefer open farmland and meadows with low vegetation, feeding on large flies, grasshoppers, beetles, moths and aphids. They can fly at speeds of up to 72 kilometers an hour.

Mute swans are such majestic and elegant birds, native to Europe and Asia. They are a large bird measuring up to 160cm in length. Although strongly territorial they have been known to form communities of up to a hundred birds. They feed on a large range of vegetation of both submerged Aquatic plants and by land grazing, but will also feed on small proportions of aquatic insects, fish and frogs.

Blue Tits are friendly small birds weighing an average of 11 grams, with bright sapphire-blue crown, brilliant yellow breast, green-blue wings and white cheeks separated by a black eye stripe. Their diet primarily consists of insects, spiders, and caterpillars but also feed on seeds and nuts. They are famous for piercing foil milk bottle tops to get at the cream when left on the doorstep.

The Nuthatch is about the size of the Great Tit but can also resemble a Kingfisher, with striking blue-grey back and wings, a black eye stripe, a whitish throat and orange-buff or pale orange breast. They also have a long, stout black dagger like bill. Their diet consists of nuts, insects, seeds and even acorns. Sometimes called "Mud stoppers" because the use mud to reduce the size of nest entrances.

This is the common Chaffinch, and is one of the most striking and recognisable birds in the United Kingdom. They have a slate blue-grey cap, rusty-pink cheeks and breast. Their wings have striking double white bars and white shoulder patches, and a chestnut brown back and tail. Their diet is primarily seeds which are foraged from the ground.

Now here's a bird that is not always easy to spot. this is the Greater Spotted Woodpecker, with its white shoulder patches, White under body and lower red belly. Males are identified by a small red patch on the back of the head, which females do not have. The primary diet is insects, larvae, and seeds but will occasionally eat eggs/chicks from other birds nests. They love peanuts and sunflower seeds.

In 2016, Steve Leggett, the owner and proprietor of Revival Events Costume Hire, was planning his second wedding. His fiancé asked if they could theme the evening part and have everything looking like the 1940's. Being re-enactors most of our friends had their own 1940's outfits, however few of their family and neighbours did not. We lent out well over 15 of our spare outfits and the evening was a great success. Someone suggested that with well over 150 outfits of his own that he start his own business and hire them out. He thought it was a good idea as he can only ever wear 2 or 3 outfits at any one event. And so Revival Events costume hire was born. The name being picked to hopefully hit anyone searching online for outfits for ‘Revival’ type ‘events’ and ‘Costume Hire’. Most of the outfits are as historically correct as possible as they were initially put together for wearing at Living History events where accuracy is paramount. Most of the outfits for hire are much bigger than are generally available as he himself is of the Larger/ Extra Large size. Since that time he has added a wider range of outfits to suit people of all sizes. The range of outfits cover the Victorian era, World War 1, World War 2 and into the 1960’s including some film and TV outfits, and includes both civilian and military outfits of these eras. He also has some Women’s outfits in the hire department as now wife his has accumulated quite a few outfits of her own. Again these are mostly in the larger sizes.

This the mess dress uniform of an officer in the Household Cavalry, specifically the Life Guards circa 1845. The uniforms were initially introduced as a more comfortable and less expensive alternative to the full-dress regimental dinners. The Life Guards wore the scarlet red tunics as opposed to the blue tunics of the Blues and Royals. The Life Guards are the most senior regiment of the British army, and were formed by King Charles II in 1660, as his military bodyguard during his exile in continental Europe 1652 - 1659.

A gentleman of the Edwardian times, Wearing his three piece suit, Bowler hat, briefcase and umbrella. For the time attire was structured, formal and dictated by strict social codes. while top hats were reserved for formal high society business, middle class business men adopted the Bowler hat as their standard daily wear. A businessman was also rarely seen without a pocket watch, secured to his waistcoat by an "Albert" chain.Walking sticks, umbrellas, and structured leather briefcases or Gladstone bags completed the professional uniform.

This the World War Two 1939 - 1945 British army uniform of an officer of the Royal Artillery. this consisted of a Khaki service dress tunic with patch pockets and a "Sam Browne" belt with diagonal cross strap was worn over the jacket.Again the trousers were again of the same Khaki fabric. Brown leather shoes with brown socks were also worn, and to finish as matching officer's service dress cap with a badge of their regiment were worn. most officers of the time also wore brown leather gloves and carried A "Swagger" stick.

Here we have the uniform of a world war two 1939 - 1945 Royal Air Force flight sergeant. The rank is shown by the three downward pointing chevron stripes which were worn on both upper sleeves. Flight Sergeants included an embroidered Kings crown above the chevrons. Uniform was Blue shirt with black tie for NCO aircrew, with blue jacket and trousers, with matching fabric belt. The wings above the left breast pocket defined he was either a pilot, Air Gunner or Navigator. The headgear is a field service side cap.

This a the uniform of a British world war two 1939 - 1945 Royal Air Force Squadron Leader, wearing the distinctive RAF Service Dress uniform, his rank defined by the stripes on the cuffs of the jacket sleeves.the jacket is the classic four pocket Service Dress tunic made of blue-grey fabric, featuring a matching fabric waist belt and brass slide buckle. Above the left breast pocket is the embroidered pilots wing brevet. He is wearing the officers peaked cap featuring the black band and a padded embroidered cloth officers RAF badge and Kings crown.

This is the uniform by British railway staff during the "Big Four" period of 1923 - 1947. The suit was a traditional three piece heavy wool or serge jacket in dark navy blue. This also consisted of a waistcoat (vest), trousers, and a matching uniform Jacket. Also worn was a structured peaked station masters cap which would bear the official company badge. A white shirt and bright red necktie providing a contrast to the dark uniform, paired with a classic silver toned pocket watch with chain draped across the vest. Seen here also in the image are vintage cases of the period.

Here we have the uniform of a British world war two Royal Navy captain, bearing the four gold rings on the cuffs of the jacket, the topmost ring forming the traditional loop known as the "Executive curl." The core uniform details are a double-breasted jacket with two rows of four brass buttons, each bearing the kings crown during world war two era, with a "Stand and fall" collar. He is wearing the traditional peaked cap with black band and embroidered badge with Kings crown.

A highlight of the 1940s era is the classic three piece tweed suit, a hallmark of the 1940s fashion. The style features a single breasted jacket with either two or three buttons, and notched lapels and padded shoulders to create a structured silhouette. This would be accompanied by a matching waistcoat vest with a high closure, designed to sit neatly under the jacket. Usually worn with these were "High-waisted and wide-legged trousers held up with braces for a comfortable "Fishtail" fit. Common fabric patterns used were herringbone, Dogtooth and Donegal tweeds in earthly tones such as brown, taupe or green.

Here we have another tweed suit but of reminiscent of the British 1940s country fashion, complete with a Fedora hat. Again the attire includes the traditional matching jacked, waistcoat vest and trousers for outdoor activities such as shooting. The accessories include the traditional light canvas back and brown leather binoculars case, which would be used to carry a set of binoculars for spotting game of even watching horses at the races. Fedora hats were characterised by a soft brim and indented crown, typically creased lengthwise down the centre with pinches on both sides near the front.

This is the classic Herring bone tweed suit, part of the early twentieth century fashion. This was typically worn by the working class and urban tradesmen from around 1910 onwards. It was made of a heavy durable wool tweed more suited to every day practical use, to withstand manual labour and the cold weather. It would usually be worn with brown leather lace-up ankle boots and a wool flat cap, This was also worn by wealthy upper class and country gentlemen, usually wealthy landowners, academics and even aristocrats, the the fabric would have been a more high quality Herringbone Tweed.

featured here is the world war two American army M1942 Paratrooper uniform. this consisted of a khaki jump jacket with four pockets and a matching fabric belt, matching cargo trousers, jump boots and M1 helmet. The M1942 jumpsuit is one of the most recognisable designs in history, as it was purpose built for the elite airborne forces, such as the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions. this version is the reinforced prepared by divisional riggers just before the D-Day landings in Normandy. Jacket pockets were angled for easier access while wearing a parachute harness, and the collar featured zipped collar pocket to house an M2 switchblade knife.

This is the uniform of a United States Naval Commander in his white service dress uniform. The rank insignia worn on the shoulders 8Epaulets) are three distinct gold bars. The uniform is the traditional Service Dress White jacket with high stand up collar "choker" style, worn with matching white trousers and white shoes. The service cap features a gold chin strap and gold "Oak leaf" embellishments on the cap visor, commonly known as "Scrambled eggs", which are worn by senior officers.

Yachting encompasses the recreational use of medium to large-sized boats or small ships for cruising, racing, or exclusive social leisure. It stands out from general boating primarily due to its focus on comfort and luxury, with vessels typically docked in fully equipped marinas. This type is known as Sailing: Using wind power for leisure cruising or competitive racing. You should always learn to sail through a club or through certified organisations.

Sea kayaking is a popular open-water paddling sport using long, sleek, and narrow kayaks. Designed for covering vast distances and tracking straight, they feature watertight compartments for camping gear. With the correct safety gear and training, it is a great way to explore the coast. Safety Equipment: normally consists of properly fitted Personal Flotation Device (PFD), helmet,a VHF marine radio, and a tow line. Use a durable paddle and pack a screw-together spare.

Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) is a rapidly growing water sport where people stand on a floating board and use a single-bladed paddle to propel themselves through the water. It originates from traditional Hawaiian surfing culture and has evolved into multiple competitive disciplines globally. For safety you should always wear a Personal Flotation device (PFD) and is wise to wear a wet suit. Your paddle should ideally be a T-bar handle, a long shaft, and a teardrop-shaped blade

Wing foiling is another rapidly growing water sport where a rider stands on a board equipped with an underwater hydrofoil while holding a handheld, inflatable wing. As the board gains speed, the hydrofoil generates lift, raising the board completely out of the water. This eliminates surface drag, creating friction-free sensation that feels like flying. Unlike windsurfing, the wing is completely unattached to the board, allowing for incredible freedom of movement and easy de-powering.

Kitesurfing (also known as kiteboarding) is an exhilarating action sport that combines elements of wakeboarding, windsurfing, surfing, paragliding, and sailing into one extreme adventure. By harnessing the power of the wind with a large, controllable power kite, riders are propelled across the water's surface on a specialized board. Unlike traditional surfing, it does not require waves; all you need is steady wind and a body of water, ranging from mirror-flat lagoons to choppy open seas

Dinghy Sailing is usually in a small, lightweight boat (typically 8 to 16 feet long) powered by sails and a rudder. Often sailed by one to three people, they are highly popular for training, recreational cruising, and racing due to their affordability, portability, and agility. You should always complete training with either a local club or the Royal yachting Association. everyone Must wear a Personal Floatation Device (PFD). they are a perfect way to learn sailing before moving to bigger vessels.

Windsurfing is a thrilling, wind-propelled water sport that merges elements of sailing and surfing. Originating in California during the late 1960s, it quickly grew into a massive global phenomenon. Today, it ranges from a relaxing recreational hobby to an Olympic extreme sport. Practitioners stand on a board and control a fully movable sail rig to harness the wind and glide across the water. Speeds of around 50 KPH can be reached, and many stunts can be performed.

Motor cruising is the activity of navigating and living aboard a motorised vessel, typically over 7 to 10 metres in length, equipped with overnight accommodation, a galley, and heads. Motor cruising focuses on general water recreation, coastal travel, or long-distance voyages where the journey itself is a relaxing lifestyle. Formal training is highly recommended for safely and licensing by the globally recognised Royal Yachting Association (RYA).

i could not pass by without mentioning a personal favourite. Charter boat fishing offers at professionally skippered angling experience, allowing individuals or groups to venture out to sea without needing to own a boat. Whether you are a total novice looking to try a new hobby or a seasoned angler targeting specific trophy fish, charters provide the vessel, local expertise, safety gear, and often the tackle needed for a successful day on the water.

Surfing is an exhilarating surface water sport where you use a board to ride the wave toward the shore. Deeply rooted in ancient Polynesian and Hawaiian history, where it was known as heʻe nalu (“wave sliding”), surfing has evolved from a cultural ritual into a globally celebrated lifestyle, highly competitive professional sport, and Olympic discipline. Whether practiced on standard ocean beach breaks, shallow reef slabs, river tidal bores, or modern artificial wave pools, the core objective remains chasing the thrill of harnessing nature’s untamed energy.

Kayak fishing is a relatively new but fast-growing, adventurous sport that allows anglers to reach shallow nooks, quiet estuaries, and tight waterways that are completely inaccessible to large motorboats. Whether you are targeting bass in coastal waters or tracking pike and trout across inland lakes, getting started requires the right blend of watercraft selection, safety protocols including Personal Floatation devices (PFD), and specialised gear.

Jet skiing is a high-speed water sport where riders pilot a personal watercraft (PWC) propelled by a high-pressure water jet across the surface of an ocean, lake, or river. The sport offers an accessible entry point to watercraft adventure because it requires minimal upfront theory compared to sailing or piloting larger boats. Essential safety guides should always be aheared to. Wear a Personal flotation device (PFD) and adhere to speed limits. Strict speed limits apply (e.g., maximum 10 knots within 1,000 metres of the shore in many UK regions) to ensure swimmer safety.

Flowers and plants are vital to life on Earth. They sustain the global food supply by supporting essential pollinators, purify the air through carbon dioxide absorption and oxygen release, and profoundly boost human mental health by lowering stress and improving concentration. Plants are also the foundation of global healthcare, with over 80% of the world's population relying on traditional herbal medicine. In modern clinical practice, approximately half of all essential pharmaceuticals—including life-saving antibiotics, immunotherapies, and cancer treatments—are derived directly or indirectly from plant extracts.

Wild cherry, Prunus avium can be found growing in woodland and hedgerows around the United Kingdom. It's also grown as an ornamental tree in parks, gardens and along streets. They bloom in April with a cluster of two to six white flowers bursting from each bud. Its red cherry fruits appear around July.

Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) is a dense, spiny native UK shrub famous for its abundant white spring blossoms and dark autumn fruits (Sloe) Ideal for Gin. Found commonly in British hedgerows and scrublands, it is a highly resilient, fast-growing plant that provides a vital, wildlife-friendly barrier and food source.

Peter's Perfection (Rosa 'Peters Persica) is a premium, exclusive Floribunda rose known for its romantic, English-style appearance and exceptionally strong, sweet, fruity fragrance. The plant begins with beautiful apricot buds that slowly open into medium-to-large, cupped double blooms. The petals display a soft, pale white color blushed with pastel pink.

Rosa 'Jacques Cartier' (commonly known as 'Marchesa Boccella') is a classic, highly acclaimed Portland Old Shrub Rose originally bred in France in 1868 by Moreau-Robert. It is widely celebrated for its rich historic charm, compact growth habit, and continuous, heavy repeat-flowering nature. Holding the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, it is a reliably hardy and robust addition to borders.

Paeonia lactiflora 'Duchesse de Nemours' is an iconic, award-winning RHS Award of Garden Merit heirloom herbaceous peony celebrated for its large, crown-shaped, double white blooms and an intense, sweet fragrance reminiscent of Lily of the Valley. Introduced in France in 1856, this timeless perennial remains a gold standard for cottage gardens and the wedding floral trade

This is the Geranium 'Storm Chaser' (commonly known as cranesbill) is a compact, mound-forming, fully hardy herbaceous perennial. It is highly valued for its striking summer blooms, excellent weed-suppressing ground cover, and ability to attract pollinators

The flowering maple (Abutilon) is a genus of fast-growing, tropical and subtropical shrubs prized for their delicate, bell-shaped blooms and palmate foliage that resembles maple leaves. Despite their common name, they are not true maples and flower continuously from late spring through autumn, producing striking lantern-like blossoms that are highly attractive to pollinators

The Shirley poppy is a highly popular, hardy annual cultivar group derived from the European wild field poppy (Papaver rhoeas). Known for its delicate, tissue-paper-like petals, it blooms from early summer through autumn in a stunning vibrant pink. Unlike wild corn poppies, true Shirley poppies completely lack dark or black blotches at the base of theirpetals and feature a white center with pale stamens

Chive flowers are entirely edible and offer a mild, onion-like flavour with a hint of sweetness. These vibrant purple, pink, or white blossoms appear in late spring and early summer, serving as both a beautiful garden feature and a versatile culinary ingredient. They can be used to infuse White Wine Vinegar, compound butter, as a garnish or to make a Tempura.

The 'For Your Eyes Only' rose is a highly celebrated, award-winning Persica hybrid Floribunda rose bred in Shropshire, UK by Chris Warner. It made a major impact in the gardening world by winning the prestigious RHS 'Rose of the Year' award in 2015. he rose features large, single blooms (five petals) blending shades of sunset pink, salmon, and apricot.

Alstroemeria 'Indian Summer' (Peruvian Lily) is a sought-after perennial known for its striking, fiery orange and yellow blooms and rich bronze-purple foliage. In the UK, it flowers continuously from early summer right through to the first frosts (typically June to November)

This is the striking Blue delphiniums are prized perennial plants known for their towering spikes of true-blue blossoms that bloom from early to mid-summer. Often called the "kings of the cottage garden," these striking flowers provide dramatic vertical structure and come in shades ranging from soft sky blue to intense, rich cobalt

Here we have Delphinium 'Magic Fountains', a popular, compact dwarf series of herbaceous perennial flowers prized for delivering the dramatic, vertical spires of classic cottage gardens without the unwieldy height. Growing to a manageable 60cm to 90cm (24 to 36 inches) tall, this series features thicker, sturdier stems that generally do not require staking and stand up much better to wind and rain than traditional 6-foot varieties

Columbine Aquilegia vulgaris var. stellata 'Ruby Port' (often known as Columbine or Granny's Bonnet) is a stunning herbaceous perennial featuring striking, double, spur-less flowers in deep burgundy and claret hues. Reaching up to 75–90cm, it thrives in dappled shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Libertia grandiflora (commonly known as New Zealand satin flower or mikoikoi) is a striking, clump-forming evergreen perennial prized for its architectural form and elegant spring-to-summer blossoms. This member of the iris family provides excellent year-round structure and movement to contemporary and traditional landscape designs

Astrantia major 'Moulin Rouge' (commonly known as Masterwort or Hattie's Pincushion) is a striking, clump-forming herbaceous perennial highly prized for its unique, dark wine-red pincushion flowers. These detailed blooms are surrounded by a dramatic collar or "ruff" of deep purple-red tipped bracts. Unlike many other darker Astrantia varieties.

Bosham is a picturesque, historic coastal village on the shores of Chichester Harbour in West Sussex. Famous for its tidal waterfront and deep roots in Saxon history, it’s a premier destination for sailing, coastal walks, and artisan shopping. Famous for its ties to the ill-fated King Harold and King Canute’s legendary encounter with the tide, this ancient settlement is a deeply significant fixture in early English history.

Lancing College, a renowned independent boarding school in West Sussex, was founded in 1848 by the Reverend Nathaniel Woodard. Driven by the vision to provide an affordable, high-quality Christian education for the emerging middle classes, it is the founding member of the Woodard Schools. The college is famous worldwide for its landmark Lancing College Chapel, visible for miles across the South Downs.

Arundel is a historic market town in West Sussex, uniquely known for its steep historical timeline from the Saxons and Normans to the present day. It is dominated by its medieval castle and Gothic cathedral, seamlessly transitioning from a busy river port into a celebrated hub for tourism, antiques, and heritage. Founded on Christmas Day in 1067 by Roger de Montgomery, a loyal baron to William the Conqueror. It was built to protect the River Arun's mouth and approaches to Sussex.

Littlehampton is a West Sussex coastal town situated at the mouth of the River Arun. Originally a Saxon fishing settlement called "Hantone", the prefix "Little" was added around the 17th century to distinguish it from Southampton. It evolved from a busy 19th-century port into a popular Victorian holiday destination, and still is to this day. Smarts Harbour Park Amusement's is close to the beach and adjacent to the Harbour and Marina.

The beautiful county of West Sussex

Dell Quay is a picturesque, historic hamlet in West Sussex, established as a vital trading hub for the city of Chichester as early as the 13th century. It is located just 2 miles south of Chichester on the eastern shore of Chichester Harbour. Once a bustling 16th-century port, it is now a peaceful coastal destination renowned for sailing, birdwatching, and waterside dining

The Weald and Downlands Living museum was founded in 1970 by historian Dr. Roy Armstrong. It was established to rescue vernacular timber-framed buildings in South East England that were being demolished due to post-war development. Located in Singleton, the it serves as a critical research and preservation center for traditional building techniques. Today, it operates as a "living history" destination where visitors can experience practical, hands-on demonstrations—such as blacksmithing, baking in Tudor kitchens, and milling

West Sussex maintains a rich connection to its past, preserving centuries-old rural and artisanal traditions across the South Downs and Low Weald. From traditional viticulture and historic woodland management to heritage crafts, these time-tested practices continue to shape the local economy and cultural heritage. many practices can still be seen in use across the county at special events.

The South Downs National Park stretches 140 km (87 miles) across southern England from Winchester in Hampshire to Eastbourne in East Sussex. Established in 2010, it features iconic rolling chalk hills, ancient woodlands, lowland heath, and dramatic white coastal cliffs. Using the trail follows ancient ridgelines used by humans for over 6,000 years, it is completely accessible for walkers, cyclists, horseback riders, and perfect for photography, taking typically 7–10 days to hike end-to-end. The park is dotted with historic estates, Iron Age hill forts, and landmarks such as Arundel Castle.

The Slindon Estate is a 3,500-acre National Trust property situated on the edge of the South Downs National Park, in West Sussex famous for its breathtaking carpets of bluebells in spring. The sprawling woodlands—including Slindon Wood and North Wood—feature an extensive network of footpaths where visitors flock from mid-April to late May to witness the dazzling spring blooms. You can follow various circular routes, including the well-loved 3.5-mile loop out to Nore Folly and Stane Street.

Pagham Harbour is a tranquil, internationally important wetland and nature reserve on the West Sussex coast. Managed by the RSPB, it features pristine saltmarshes, mudflats, reedbeds, and shingle beaches. It is internationally recognized for its bird populations, including black-tailed godwits, little egrets, brent geese, and a summer breeding colony of terns on Tern Island. The reserve features several flat, easy circular trails (ranging from 1.5 to 3 miles) through a stunning scenic landscape.

Apart from the stunning journey up through tree tunnels, to a hill with stunning views, you come to the Halnaker Windmill, a historic Tower Mill that stands on an old Neolithic site. Originally believed to have been built around 1540 and thought to have been rebuilt in the 1740s.

It has even more history as it is a well know world war 2 site. During World War II, it featured radio direction-finding (RDF) stations and searchlight emplacements. These installations were strategically placed to enhance radar coverage and triangulate signals from nearby aircraft,also said to intercept signals from German submarines. The Installations Surrounded the Halnaker Windmill, within a semicircular arc.

Chichester is the only city in West Sussex. Its origins trace back to 43 AD when the Romans founded a military base called Noviomagus. Laid out on a grid pattern, the ancient city's footprint—including its nearly 1,800-year-old defensive city walls—remains largely intact today. Famous for its 900 year old Cathedral and its historic Market cross, an ornate, octagonal stone cross was erected in 1501 by Bishop Edward Storey.