Shoreham Airport, Lancing, West Sussex

Photograph taken 21 August 1999 © Historic England Archive/Mr Robin Earl LRPS ref: 297256

Built in 1936 Shoreham Airport is important in the history of British Civil Aviation, as the earliest surviving licensed Civil Airport in the country. Flying in the 1930s was still a luxury only enjoyed by the rich.

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West Sussex Lancing

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1930s (1930 - 1938)

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Built in 1936 this house is derived from the Sunspan design, first exhibited at the 1934 Ideal Home Exhibition. The design was intended for builders as an alternative to the usual traditional design of house.

Shoreham Airport, Lancing, West Sussex

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