Stedham with Iping

Stedham with Iping

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In the 2001 census the parish had an area of 10.81 km² (2,671 acres) and had 346 households with a total population of 814. 413 residents were economically active.

Famous former residents include Kerry Packer who maintained a polo team in the area for many years.

The most famous literary connection is with one of the stories of HG Wells. "The Invisible Man" begins when the bandaged invisible man comes to Iping to rent a room. He eventually gets found out and has to fight the scared villagers to get away.

External links

* [http://www.gravelroots.net/stedham/stedham.html The Stedham and Iping Guide]
* [http://www.achurchnearyou.com/venue.php?V=5164 St James' Church, Stedham]
* [http://www.achurchnearyou.com/venue.php?V=5009 St Mary's Church, Iping]
* [http://www.violetdesigns.co.uk/footsteps_of_hgwells.htm Midhurst Pages, In the Footsteps of H.G.Wells]
* [http://www.gravelroots.net/stedham/stedhambridge.html Stedham Bridge photo gallery]


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