One of my ancestors, Thomasina Barnard (nee Mugridge), was the wife of a publican who lived at 92 Carlton Hill for many decades.  I believe the place was called the Carlton Tavern. Any more info on this would be much appreciated.  Thank you.

Has anyone got an old photo of 64A Carlton Hill (on corner of Blaker Street) - when it was the former post office? I would be interested to see this.

Very interested in photograph of Carlton Hill, as my GG grandfather Joseph Boulter lived at 37 Carlton Hill at the time of his marriage in 1862. His occupation was Chimney Sweep.

Oh how I love this website! So lovely to see this picture of Carlton Hill. My second cousin 2x removed Harriett Nutley married Frank Gillam in 1904 and by the 1911 census she was living with him and four children at 3 Carlton Hill. If anyone has any information regarding this family, please contact me at stephenntly@hotmail.com.

This is the first time I have come back to this site since posting my comment. In answer to your question Steve Burchett - you are right it is No 1 Carlton Hill. My great grandfather was the proprietor of the coffee house in 1880 until about 188? as the next child recorded was born in Funtington Sussex in 1888. When was your great grandfather the proprietor of the The Carlton Arms?

Brian - My 2nd Great Grandfather was Thomas Herbert North Scroggins, brother to your Gt Grandfather. Wondering if you could provide some more information on this side of the family at all? naomiscroggins@gmail.com 

Thanking You

Steve, this is the first time I have visited this site for family research and I was delighted to see my Great Grandfather's name appear - William Burchett b.1849. The Sussex Post Office directory lists him as a Beer Retailer living at 1 Carlton Terrace from 1874-1878.

Hallo Brian Cross. Did you ever find out what was written above the door? If not, here it is: The Carlton Coffee Dining Rooms W.Brakes. I found it on the James Grey Collection.

Hi Jennifer - in answer to your question, "no I never did". So thank you very much for that. I have found out that my great grandfather sold the Coffee Shoppe some time in 1883 - 1884 read the following. The following is from Reads Directories 1879. The first reference to the property and probably the first time the property was registered for business use. It was described as a Meeting House. 1879 The property is described as “People's Café” (manager J. Scroggins). 1883 The property is described as “People's Café” (manager J. Scroggins). 1884 The property is described as “People's Café” (manager J. Read). 1887 The property is described as “Coffee Rooms” (manager Matt McClean). 1891 The property is described as “Salvation Army – Barracks”. 1897 The property is described as “Salvation Army – Barracks”