In Memoriam – John Small
The Sussex Heritage Trust are sad to announce that our Patron, John Small, died at Christmas after a long illness.
John was a founding member of the Sussex Heritage Trust along with Professor John Kingman, former Chairman of the Regency Society of Brighton and Hove. In 1976 under the chairmanship of then Chief Planning Officer for East Sussex, Andrew Thorburn, the Steering Group agreed the name of the charity and the charitable objectives. As a Patron of the charity, he continued to support the Sussex Heritage Trust’s work including judging the annual Sussex Heritage Trust Awards.
John worked as an architect, remaining at the practice Ronald Ward and Partners for 32 years. He was chairman of a number of esteemed Brighton institutions including BHCC Conservation Advisory Group and Visit Brighton: Brighton and Hove Commemorative Plaque Panel. In 1979 he joined the Regency Society becoming a Trustee in 1992; he was also an active member of Montpelier and Clifton Hill Association, the Hove Civic Society and the International Building Study Group (London).
The Sussex Heritage Trust Trustees and Patrons pass on their deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
