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1. www.sussexlive.co.uk › news › sussex-newsHow every Sussex town and city got its name - SussexLive

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   Oct 27, 2020 · But how did each of the county's towns and cities get their names, and what did they used to be called? We have taken a look at the origin and meaning of place names in Sussex and compiled a detailed list in alphabetical order below.

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2. www.telegraph.co.uk › travel › destinationsHow the ordinary seaside resort of Bognor Regis became a ...

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   May 2, 2023 · The name endured in a country estate which passed through various aristocratic hands, but fell into abeyance in around 1800, when it was renamed “Barnton House”.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Bognor_RegisBognor Regis - Wikipedia

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   Bognor Regis was originally named just "Bognor", being a fishing (and smuggling) village, with a port or haven on the Aldingbourne Rife, until the 18th century when it was converted into a resort by Sir Richard Hotham who renamed the settlement Hothamton, although this did not catch on.

4. lovebognorregis.co.uk › see-do › things-to-doHistory & Heritage - Love Bognor Regis

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   The town’s recognition blossomed when, in 1929, it was selected by advisors to King George V as a place ideal for relaxation and recuperation and this then led to the regal suffix “Regis” (by royal consent) being added to the name.

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5. www.theanswerbank.co.uk › Society-and-CultureHow did Bognor Regis get its name - The AnswerBank

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   Feb 25, 2002 · The question came from dmbr34937 and was answered briefly by Answerbank pal incitatus. As he says, the royal title was bestowed by King George V. Q. Why. A. In January, 1929, Buckingham Palace announced that King George V was to be moved to Bognor to recover from his serious illness.

6. www.ncesc.com › why-is-it-called-bognor-regisWhy is it called Bognor Regis? - Geographic FAQ Hub ... - NCESC

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   Jun 21, 2024 · Bognor Regis got its name from the honor bestowed upon it by King George V. After recovering from an illness in Bognor, the King wanted to acknowledge the town’s role in his convalescence. He added the royal suffix “Regis” to the town’s name, hence Bognor Regis.

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   Why is Regis called Regis?

   • The first half of the 19th century saw greater growth, helped by the arrival of a railway line in 1864. The town’s recognition blossomed when, in 1929, it was selected by advisors to King George V as a place ideal for relaxation and recuperation and this then led to the regal suffix “Regis” (by royal consent) being added to the name.

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   How did Bognor Regis get its name?

   • [ 7 ] Bognor Regis was originally named just "Bognor", being a fishing (and smuggling) village, with a port or haven on the Aldingbourne Rife, until the 18th century when it was converted into a resort by Sir Richard Hotham who renamed the settlement Hothamton, although this did not catch on.

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   Why did King George V come to Bognor Regis?

   • King George V came to Bognor Regis to mend his ailing health – though he is deemed to have exclaimed, “Bugger Bognor!” Credit: Getty There has been – you may have noticed – a lot of talk of kings in the last few days. And there will be lots more this coming Saturday (May 6), with the coronation of Charles III.

   How an ordinary seaside resort became a royal town - The Telegraph

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   Who was Regis on Bognor?

   • A. The sea air was just the tonic he needed - and a grateful king bestowed the title Regis on Bognor on 26 July, 1929. Q. And who was this kind Baronet host A. Arthur Philip Du Cros was born in Dublin in 1871 and took over his father Harvey's Pneumatic Tyre company.

   How did Bognor Regis get its name - The AnswerBank

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   What does Bognor Regis look like in the future?

   • Bognor Regis looks to the future but is equally proud of its heritage and royal designation. The town is the result of Sir Richard Hotham’s 18th Century vision to turn the small fishing hamlet of Bognor into a seaside resort which would attract nobility away from the increasingly busy Brighton and Margate.

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   Why should you visit Bognor Regis?

   • Bognor Regis is a place to explore, a town full of character and stories from history – revisit 20th century childhoods in the arcades, explore seaside culture at the beautifully curated museum, splash around with seafront water sports or run with your dog along the beach that George V chose for his convalescence in 1929.

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8. localhistories.org › a-history-of-bognor-regisA History of Bognor Regis - Local Histories

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   Mar 14, 2021 · The inhabitants made a living from fishing and smuggling. They also grew wheat and barley and raised cows, sheep, and pigs. However, Bognor was changed forever when a rich London hatter named Richard Hotham stayed in a farmhouse by the sea in 1784, 1785, and 1786.