of the name ‘Blackboys’. The most interesting theory relates to the ancient industry of charcoal burning. The Blackboys Inn was founded in the 14th century as a coaching establishment. It is possible that the inn was also founded as an overnight lodge for the drivers transporting charcoal from the local woods to Lewes and other towns. In the 1960s it was owned by the comedian and actor Ronald Shiner. Riverside House, and its exposure to noise from aircraft operations at Gatwick Airport, was the subject of a House of Lords legal ruling in 2001 (Farley v Skinner). Located near Blackboys is Tickerage Mill, which was once the home of Vivien Leigh. After her death, her ashes were scattered on the mill pond.. The composer, Ruth Gipps lived, in later years, at Tickerage Castle, now a large detached house. Religion There is a 13th-century church, dedicated to Thomas Becket, which is thought to have superseded a wooden Saxon one. In the 9th century it passed from the crown to the Archbishop of Canterbury, assuming its nomination as a peculiar. In 1509 a fire burned all the wooden parts of the church. The tower collapsed in the 17th century. In 1891 the church, including the tower, was restored and the bells were rehung. There is also a Baptist chapel, and there was a Methodist church at Blackboys. However, this has now been converted into houses. Education Education is provided by two Church of England primary schools: Framfield; and Blackboys. Leisure and sport There are two inns in the parish: the Hare and Hounds in Framfield and the Blackboys Inn in Blackboys. Blackboys Cricket Club is based at the Blackboys Recreation Ground. Framfield and Blackboys Football Club is based at Framfield Recreation Ground. AFC Uckfield's Youth Team is based at Framfield Recreation Ground. Economy The main charcoal business of the parish stopped in the early 19th century when the iron industry moved north to the Midlands with their large deposits of coal. References Villages in East Sussex Civil parishes in East Sussex Wealden District