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St Leonards in the newspapers, 1840-41

The first story about the Hollington toll gate is rather long but is, I think, full of interest. However, I don’t know where it is. Can anyone comment ? 19 March 1840, Brighton Gazette [Sussex Lent Assizes] John Wood, labourer, 28, charged with having, 7 December, with others, assaulted Francis Pearson with intent to rob […]