(Written across both columns of the postcard and possibly part of a series written over several postcards)

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...both of which originally belonged to the Monks who were very rich and who cultivated the neighbouring farms. The photo shows what sort of buildings they are, and you will agree that they ...

Notes:

The Old Guest House was built in the 15th century and restored in the late 1800's by Charles Hayward as his home. It dates back to 1431 when it was the guest house for the college. It was a pub for sometime, and is currently used as Lingfield Library. It was built with a 2-bay recessed hall to its centre; 2 storeys, end bays, jettied on the 1st floor, and flying braces to the centre. 

References:

British Listed Buildings, History in Structure: The Old Guest House, Lingfield. Available at https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101205909-the-guest-house-lingfield Accessed on 15th May 2026

Historic England 2026: The Guest House, Lingfield - 1205909  Available at https://historicengland.org.uk./listing/thelist/list-entry/1205909?secti...

Lingfield Library Available at https://lingfieldlibrary.org.uk/the-guest-house-/  Accessed on 15th May 2026

RH7 History Group: Charles Hayward Available at (www.rh7.org/factshts/hayward.pdf) Accessed on 15th May 2026