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1. • • Quite a few famous people have lived in and around Mayfield. Pamela L Travers moved here from London in 1934 and penned the first of her Mary Poppins books. From the world of showbiz came Richard Murdoch and Dirk Bogarde while C B Fry, who lived in Skippers Hill Manor, was one of the most remarkable sportsmen this country has ever produced.
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   Who lived in Mayfield?

   • Quite a few famous people have lived in and around Mayfield. Pamela L Travers moved here from London in 1934 and penned the first of her Mary Poppins books. From the world of showbiz came Richard Murdoch and Dirk Bogarde while C B Fry, who lived in Skippers Hill Manor, was one of the most remarkable sportsmen this country has ever produced.

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   Is Mayfield a good place to live?

   • The East Sussex village of Mayfield has attracted more than its fair share of famous residents. But according to legend some visitors have been less welcome than others... For a modest village the size of Mayfield to have produced a palace and developed a close association with a saint is, in my opinion, very impressive.

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   Where is Mayfield?

   • Nestled in the heart of East Sussex, Mayfield is a village that effortlessly combines historical richness with the tranquil beauty of the English countryside.

   Mayfield, Sussex: A Village Steeped in History

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   What is the history of Mayfield?

   • The fabric and nave arcade are twelfth century, the chancel fourteenth and the tower sixteenth century. The stone cross in the churchyard is Saxon and once stood, together with the village stocks, on the boundary between Upper and Middle Mayfield.

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   What is Mayfield known for?

   • Mayfield’s vibrant community spirit is showcased through its array of events and festivals, which celebrate the village’s heritage and the arts. The annual Mayfield Festival is a highlight, featuring music, theatre, and cultural performances that draw talent from across the region.

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   Who owns Mayfield?

   • The village predates the Doomsday book, where it gets a mention, when it is called Mavreveldt. King William the Conqueror owns Mayfield. Earl Aelfgar, Earl of Mercia and son of Lady Godiva, owned it until his death in 1062. There is one farm capable of supporting a household. There is sufficient land for twelve plough teams, each of eight oxen.

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   The first mention of Mayfield is as part of the Archbishop of Canterbury's estate that stretched from Lewes. Archbishop (later Saint) Dunstan established a wooden church and guesthouse here between 960 and 988 AD.

4. www.theheathfieldnews.co.uk › mary-poppins-wasMary Poppins was written in Mayfield, East Sussex

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   Disney blockbuster Mary Poppins was written in Mayfield cottage. This week’s interesting life with a local link is author Pamela Lyndon Travers OBE who wrote the ‘Mary Poppins’ books at her home in Pound Cottage near Mayfield during the Winter of 1933/34.

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   Feb 19, 2024 · Embark on a journey to Mayfield, Sussex, a historic village known for its medieval heritage, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant community life. Discover the timeless beauty of Mayfield.

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   Jan 21, 2013 · The following people of renown were either born or lived in Sussex or are strongly associated with Sussex. A. Eliza Acton (1799-1859) Battle Poet; Richard Alston - born 1948 in Stoughton - choreographer; Peter Andre (27 Feb 1973 ) lived in Dormans Park and owns a coffee shop in East Grinstead

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   Mayfield is a particularly compelling Sussex village, although perhaps that’s partly because for my own purposes, my great uncle lived and taught here at the school well over a hundred years ago, and a visit here brings that familial and living connection to the village’s more immediate past.

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   King William the Conqueror owns Mayfield. Earl Aelfgar, Earl of Mercia and son of Lady Godiva, owned it until his death in 1062. There is one farm capable of supporting a household.