George MacDonald

The Castle

The seat of the Dukes of Norfolk overlooking the River Arun. The oldest features date back to 1068 (the Motte) and it was substantially added to in the following centuries.

Tarrant Street

From the Tourist Information Office follow the High Street down the hill and you will find Tarrant Street leading off to the right.

First you come, on the lefthand side, to the former Independent (Congragational) Church which George MacDonald pastored. It is now occupied as Nineveh House Antiques - 'Collectibles, crafts & interior designs'.

George MacDonald ministered here from 1850 to the end May 1853. His experience was mixed. For the first time he was able to set up home with Louisa but he also suffered from continued ill health; and faced opposition from a section of the Church which eventually forced him to resign. It would be the last church he pastored full time.

48 Tarrant Street

Further down the street on the opposite side of the road is his former home at number 48 Tarrant Street. There is a plaque on the wall.