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This month, as we commemorate the centenary of the 1st World War, we have an in-depth story into a true East Grinstead hero: Sidney Godley.

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A HERO OF HEROE S :

Sidney Godley VC East Grinstead, as all towns in England, sent citizens to fight in World War I. Many lost their lives and we yearly remember their ultimate sacrifice and those who lived to tell the tale. But this year is even more poignant, as we celebrate the centenary of the end of World War 1 with commemorations across the country.

a keen sportsman, being a good cross-country runner, footballer and cricketer and was popular with his fellow soldiers.

On August 9th, 1914, the United Kingdom declared war on Germany. The Royal Fusiliers to which Private Godley belonged, had already been mobilized for 5 days before embarking for Le Havre, France. They were among the first British soldiers to reach French soil.

One humble soldier, East Grinstead born and bred, became a hero of unparalleled achievement and famous in his own right: Private Sidney Godley.

As East Grinstead Living commemorates the centenary in our own way, we would like to share his story: Sidney Frank Godley was born on 14th August 1889 at North End, East Grinstead.

He was the son of Frank and Avis Godley. Frank was a painter and decorator and was himself the son of William Godley, a pit sawyer, who was lived at Mount Noddy. Sidney could not have been more ‘Grinsteadian’ if he tried, his family, for several generations, had come from this area, and can be traced back to a George Godley in 1770.

Sidney’s paternal grandmother was Harriet Pattenden, from the large Pattenden family of Horne, (which was part of Felbridge before the Felbridge ecclesiastical was created in COMMUNITY BUSINESS DIRECTORY 1865). Harriet had married William Godley, in 1855 in living

the parish of East Grinstead and Sidney’s great uncle John Godley, brother of William, was a master carpenter who carved the original pews of St Swithun’s Church.

Sidney’s childhood was not without sorrow; his mother died when he was six years old and after her death Sidney was sent to live with his uncle and aunt in Willesden, North London. After leaving school he went to work at an iron-mongers store in Kilburn High Road where he must have gained a grounding in plumbing as, in later life, he lists himself as a plumber.

However, on the 13th December 1909 Sidney, then aged 20, signed up for the Royal Fusiliers. In the army he was noted as Living

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Less than 3 weeks after the outbreak of the war, British forces were to see their first action: The German army had amassed along the French frontier, having pushed through most of Belgium & Luxembourg, skirting French defences. A railway bridge was to become the focal point for some of the hardest fighting recorded, a true baptism of fire for the troops. This was the scene of the first Victoria Cross of World War I, the first real furious British-German fighting, and Private Sidney Godley of East Grinstead was to play the starring role.

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approaching down the canal towards the bridge, then infantry, creeping cautiously through the woods. Soon a solid strong firing line was established across the water, opposite Godley and the Fusiliers.

Before long a bloody battle ensued, men were being killed in scores. Naturally the two British machine guns on either side of the bridge were being incessantly targeted by the A Company 4th Battalion Royal Fusiliers on one of the few breaks in Mons, August 22, 1914. These men would soon be involved in defending the Mons-Conde Canal.

some of the most highlytrained soldiers in Europe at the time.

When the men reached the canal they were exhausted, having marched for 20 miles with no sleep. They went to work immediately, fortifying their position in the little time they had, sandbags were filled and rudimentary fortifications set up.

Godley was attached to a machine gun section, along the Nimy railway bridge which was one of the few access points across the Mons-CondĂŠ Canal. Holding that bridge meant everything.

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After a night of tension but no action, by the morning, a German scouting party was spotted across the canal: an officer looking through binoculars and six men on horseback. The Fusiliers opened fire on them and only two men escaped. The escapees must have mistaken these riflemen for nothing more than an advanced scouting party for around hour later, in a shocking, audacious move, a column of German troops started to march down the road.

The Fusiliers must have been surprised by this move, they opened fire on this tightly packed group, scattering them with intense rifle and machine gun fire. The Germans beat a hasty retreat to regroup, only to prepare for a second assault which would demonstrate the full might of their forces.

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two others. Godley assumed his position, opening fire to spray rounds into the forest of advancing Germans.

Germans. Both positions were cramped, with mere sandbag walls as protection. There was only room for one gunner at a time.

Lieutenant Dease who was in command of Godley’s section, continually checked on the gun crews, ensuring that they could maintain a constant fire.

Godley’s job was to help supply ammunition to the guns.

Gunners were being killed and had to be hauled away before the next gunner could take his place. Dease showed huge bravery but was tragically killed while attending his gunners.

Suddenly both machine guns on either side fell silent with no one left to man them and in that moment the Germans made their move, pushing forwards. Panic gripped the British troops, and a call went out for anyone who knew how to operate the guns. Private Godley stepped forward to volunteer.

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After these severe losses, orders came through for the British battalion to urgently withdraw back to the River Marne, where they hoped they would be able to stop the German’s next advance on to Paris. Godley was to be left behind at the bridge to cover the retreat. For Godley, there was little chance of survival at worst, and at best he would assuredly be taken a prisoner of war.

As his comrades pulled out, the young private maintained his incessant fire, forcing the Germans to keep their heads down thus preventing them from firing on the retreating soldiers. Godley maintained this singular position, a man alone against the full force of the well organised German advance for a two hour stretch, keeping up the constant salvo into the tree line to his front.

He was being targeted continuously with shells landing all around him, either from German rifles or artillery fire. A piece of shrapnel embedded itself in his back, a rifle bullet hit him in the head;

with blood now streaming from two possibly mortal wounds, he yet maintained his position and continued firing. The bullets stopped only when Godley finally ran out of ammunition. His final act of courage was to dismantle the machine gun and throw it into the canal before he was captured.

Godley was sent to Berlin where surgeons removed bullets from his head and back and he had surgery for skin grafts, his back alone requiring 150 stitches. When he was fit enough he was transferred to a POW camp at Doberitz.

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A HERO OF HEROES: SIDNEY GODLEY VC CONTINUED

was later reported in the East Grinstead Observer of 26th February 1916 that Godley, ‘who won the VC but is now a prisoner of war in Germany, had the honour of being invited to dine with German officers on Christmas Day because they understand the VC in England was equal to the Iron Cross in Germany’.

Godley remained a prisoner of war for four years until in 1918 he was able to walk out of the camp when the guards deserted their posts during the revolution in Berlin. He made his way to Denmark and from there returned to England.

His VC was presented by King George V in the ballroom of Buckingham Palace on 15th February 1919. The Mayor of Lewisham (where he’d resided) later welcomed him home; he was presented with 50 guineas and a copy of the Lewisham Roll of Honour.

During his life he never ceased to attend ceremonies commemorating the war.

In 1938 the people of Mons presented Godley with a special medal. The Mayor of Mons held a special lunch where Godley was guest of honour. In 1939, nearly twenty-five years after the Battle of Mons took place, a party of fifty men from the Royal Fusiliers attended the unveiling of a new bridge at Nimy. During the service a plaque commemorating the heroism of Lt. Dease and Pte. Godley was unveiled. In all Godley made seven visits to COMMUNITY DIRECTORY Mons, theBUSINESS last being 1939. In 1940 the plaque was taken

down from the Nimy Bridge for safekeeping for the duration of the Second World War, it was put back in 1961.

Sidney spent his last days in St. Margaret’s Hospital, Epping where he died on 29th June 1957, aged 67. He was buried in Loughton cemetery with full military honours. The Royal Fusiliers provided a bearer party and fired a volley over the grave.

In 1976, a new housing estate at Bexley was named after Godley and in the 1980s, a housing block in Tower Hamlets was named after him too.

On 23rd August 1998, exactly 94 years to the day of the battle, East Grinstead paid its own tribute to Sidney Godley in the form of a Blue Plaque placed at East Court – as his childhood home had been demolished.

In 2012, Spink UK offered the Godley medal group for sale.

It went to a private collector for £276,000, far exceeding its' pre-sale estimate of £140180,000. Commenting on the sale, Oliver Pepys of Spink, said: "The Godley V.C. is one of the most distinguished medal groups of the Great War. I am

delighted that the sale drew attention to such a valiant man, who through his actions at Mons set a standard that the British Tommy would aspire to for the rest of the war. He brought honour to his regiment and that legacy will live on, as a sign of what he endured for his country."

In 2014 a slab of remembrance in his honour was laid in the High street, in front of East Grinstead’s war memorial.

Godley’s grandson was in attendance, at the time he said to East Grinstead online, “Grandad was from East Grinstead and he never ever forgot that – or lost his country burr,” (referring to the now less common Sussex accent), “People in East Grinstead have never forgotten Sidney Godley, and now they never will.

Grandad will always be here, at the heart of the town.”

And we will always be very proud of a born and bred East Grinstead hero.

With grateful thanks to the Felbridge & District History Group (based on notes by Iain W Tidey) for their contribution to this article and the East Grinstead Museum.

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The Bluebell puts the Peddle to the Metal

Last month the Bluebell Railway threw open the doors of their new, exciting locomotive exhibition, SteamWorks!

Visitors can now get close-up with displays of historic locomotives and interactive experiences.

The Bluebell now boasts one of the largest collections of historic steam locomotives outside of the National Railway Museum in York. Those on static display include 1875 built ‘Stepney’, which hauled the Bluebell’s first passenger train in August 1960. Plus, a full-size mock-up of the locomotive where members

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of the public can operate the controls, view progress down the track and experience life on the footplate. In addition, there are a number of handson exhibits to explain the operation of these giants of steam and the stories behind them.

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STREAMWORKS CONTINUED

The exhibition completes the first phase of Accessible Steam Heritage Project, a huge and in-depth project, which has cost £1.5m overall and was made possible thanks to a grant of £1.1m from the Heritage Lottery Fund plus additional financial, labour and other contributions from the railway’s loyal supporters.

Steamworks! is a culmination of 21 months of design, building work and exhibition fit out; it’s designed to be both fun and educational for people of all ages, but particularly the young.

Helping our Girls might not have a mum or big sister to shop for them if they feel too awkward.

Since the project was launched, the response from the East Grinstead community has been overwhelming. Within a month we had enough money to buy the boxes to go into the schools, collection bins, bags for the pants and tights to go in and enough products to fill 3 boxes for EG’s secondary schools. A team of lovely local ladies have also offered their help and support.

The Red Box Project is an initiative that quietly ensures that no young woman misses out on her education because of her period. We place constantly stocked red boxes of sanitary ware in schools aiming to reach those who may not be able to afford these vital items.

The current collection bins are in The Mug Tree Tea Shop, St Mary’s primary school, Kiddies Corner toddler group, The Haven Centre, Crawley Down (Friday mornings only) East Grinstead Tennis, Squash and Racketball Club (Saturday morning only) or donations can be dropped off at 81 Lingfield Road, EG or 68 Copthorne Road, Felbridge.

The project was initiated by 3 friends in 2017, after reading about period poverty. They were angered at the idea that young women were having to miss out on their education. Their solution was to collect donations of sanitary products, pants and tights from the community.

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Prints are earthy too with a nomadic, freespirited feel – rustic-luxe. With the focus on sustainability – animal-free leathers and vegetable dyed fabrics. And velvets definitely haven’t had their day yet, with internet searches rising by 400% this year! There are plenty of practical stain-resistant velvets out there these days in every colour under the sun – such a practical option of families and pets – we call it ‘paw-friendly’.

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Dark paint colours are still the thing – providing a dramatic backdrop for an equally dark velvet or printed sofa. Large plants look so great against a dark wall – perfectly Instagramable!

But nothing’s set in stone and there are many ‘looks’ out there to choose from – although Instagram and trends are a source of inspiration and can serve as a guide when you’re looking to re-decorate or furnish your home, don’t forget that what makes an interior unique is the personal touch you bring to it. Decorate with objects that are valuable to you, remind you of good memories, or simply make you feel something. In short, trust yourself!

Choosing a colour scheme can be a bit daunting, so look at the things you already have a love of as a starting point. Have a look at your favourite clothes in your wardrobe, for instance and go from there.

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What’s On in November SUNDAY 4TH NOVEMBER Nutley artist Friends and Crafters. Exhibition running until Christmas, we are a small group of artists and makers most of whom who live in Nutley and have recently formed a formal group to promote our work. There will be original artwork, prints and cards for sale all at very reasonable prices. Crafts will include pottery and needlework to complement our art work.

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FRIDAY 9TH NOVEMBER East Grinstead Concert Band Poppy Appeal Concert. To celebrate 100 years since the end of WW1, join us for an evening of live music with a wide variety of pieces, finishing with the ‘Sunset Ceremony’ performed by members of the Royal British Legion. Tickets are £10 and are available from Bullfrog Music, Ship Street and also on the door. For more information visit www.egcb.co.uk. At 8pm, Meridian Hall, East Court, College Lane, RH19 3LT. WEDNESDAY 14TH NOVEMBER East Grinstead Horticultural Society. A Talk on poisonous plants by Colin Jones. For more details contact 01342 326894. At 7:30pm, The Old Court House, East Court.

WEDNESDAY 14TH NOVEMBER East Grinstead Art Society. Art demonstrations and workshops with Stephen Cheeseman. Oil pastel demo. See EGAS Facebook page for details. At 2pm - 4pm, East Court.

WEDNESDAY 14TH NOVEMBER Briefing on the role of a Town Councillor & The remit of the East Grinstead Town Council. 2 sessions available: 4:30pm and 6:30pm to 8pm. The Council Chamber at East Court Mansion. Please book (for numbers) w.mackenzie@eastgrinstead. gov.uk 01342 323636.

FRIDAY 16TH NOVEMBER East Grinstead Society 2018 - Our Floral Town by Jenny Watson, East Grinstead Town Council Head Gardener. Jenny coordinates the floral diplays in the High Street and maintains the Terrace Garden and the Memorial Garden at East Court. 7:30 – 9pm. www.eastgrinsteadsociety.org SATURDAY 17TH NOVEMBER RSPCA South Godstone Christmas Fair. Festive fun for all the family! Games, stalls, face painting, craft stalls and lots more.

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Conductor: Tom Scratchley. Tickets £15. www.frcs. org.uk. At 7.30pm, St Swithun's Church, RH19 3BA. SATURDAY 17TH NOVEMBER The Big Reveal and Christmas Lights Switch On. The High Street will be closed to traffic for this very popular event. The traders work feverishly in the few days before to produce some incredible festive window displays. The work is all carried out in secret behind sheets of brown paper and during the evening all will be revealed. From 4:30pm, the Town Mayor will switch on the Christmas lights at 5pm.

Surprises and entertainment for everyone will follow making this event a magical family treat to kick start the Christmas period. With entertainment and late night shopping, this is a real family tradition.

SATURDAY 17TH NOVEMBER Sussex Mineral & Fossil Show. Stunning displays of minerals and fossils, and an ultraviolet mineral room. Excellent activities for children including gold panning for real gold, searching for crystals and fossils. Talks including ‘Sussex Dinosaurs’. £2.50 adults, 50p children. At 10 am - 4.30pm, Clair Hall, Perrymount Rd, Haywards Heath, RH16 3DN. SATURDAY 17TH NOVEMBER NCT Nearly New Sale. If you're looking to buy or sell good quality children's items, then come along to our Nearly New Sale at the the Jubilee Centre, Charlswood Rd. Enquiries should be sent to coordinator. EastGrinstead@nct.org.uk. 10-12pm.

WEDNESDAY 21ST NOVEMBER Collectors Fair. 15 dealers selling (and buying) stamps, coins, postcards etc. No Fair in December.

At 10am - 3pm, Chequer Mead Arts & Community Centre, De La Warr Road, East Grinstead, RH19 3BS. SATURDAY 24TH NOVEMBER Rotary Club: Tree of light switch on. East Grinstead Concert Band will play from 2:50pm and the lighting ceremony will commence at 3:15pm. The Town Mayor will switch on the tree lights at approx. 4pm.

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What’s On in November FRIDAY 30TH NOVEMBER Mid Sussex Caledonian Society St Andrews Night. A 2 course meal followed by some musical entertainment. At New Inn Hurstpierpoint. To book and more information from secretary@ midsussexcaledoniansociety.org.uk, www. midsussexcaledoniansociety.org.uk.

SUNDAY 2ND DECEMBER East Grinstead Christmas Family Festival. This starts the annual Christmas count down in East Grinstead. London Road is closed to traffic and the street is filled with fun and entertainment for all the family. A French market, craft, food, charity stalls, small fairground rides and of course a visit from Father Christmas. Fun for all the family. London Road, call: 01342 410121.

Tyme Stagers will be stirring up a bit of nostalgia, as their good old-fashioned theatrical troupe presents some good old-fashioned Music Hall entertainment.

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SATURDAY 17TH NOVEMBER AT 2PM How to Hide a Lion. When a lion is chased out of town, a little girl, Iris, helps him to find somewhere to hide. Iris embarks on a mission to squash her new friend into a variety of sneaky tight spots, as the misinformed town folk try and track him down.

Tickets: £13, Under 16’s: £11, Premium Club: £9, Family ticket: £44.

SUNDAY 25TH NOVEMBER AT 7:30PM An A-Z of Musical Theatre. A humourous and enlightening look through the wonderful world of the musicals. The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, West Side Story and many others.

Created by Sam Hiller, the resident director of the West End production of The Phantom of the Opera.

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THURSDAY 29TH NOVEMBER AT 8PM Martin Simpson & Martin Taylor. Award winning Jazz guitarist, Martin Taylor teams up with acoustic and slide guitar virtuoso Martin Simpson to share the stage for a unique performance – adding to each other’s songs and instrumental pieces and taking them to new levels. Tickets: £19, cons: £17.

FRIDAY 30TH NOVEMBER AT 8PM Travelin Man. The Ricky Nelson Rock n Roll Show.

All the hits including It's Late, Hello Mary Lou, Poor Little Fool, Lonesome Town, Fools Rush In, I'm Walkin, Travelin Man, Garden Party and more.

Tickets: £17, Over 60’s: £16, Under 16’s: £15.

WHAT’S ON AT CHEQUER MEAD FRIDAY 9TH NOVEMBER AT 7:30PM Country Superstars. Journey back through time and meet some of the most influential icons of Country music. Hosted by Sarah-Jayne, Europe’s Leading Tribute to the Queen of Country herself, Dolly Parton and Andy Crust, an Award Winning Vocal Impersonator. Tickets: £20.

SATURDAY 10TH NOVEMBER AT 7:30PM Creeds Cross presents FiddleAnjo. For one night only, the incredible Creeds Cross are returning to Chequer Mead with their barnstorming new show, Fiddleanjo. Performing all the huge Celtic hits you know and love like never before. Tickets: £20.50.

WEDNESDAY 14TH NOVEMBER AT 7PM Royal Shakespeare Company presents Troilus & Cressida who swear they will always be true to one another. But in the seventh year of the siege of Troy their innocence is tested, and exposed to the savage corrupting influence of war, with tragic consequences. It’s broadcast live to cinemas from Shakespeare's home town. Tickets: £14.50, cons: £13, Premium Club: £11.

THURSDAY 15TH NOVEMBER AT 7:30PM Rock and Roll Revolution. The Bluejays take you on a jiving journey through the fabulous fifties.

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