<P> Under Henry VIII , the church in England withdrew from Rome . Mary I returned England to Catholicism and in Sussex 41 Protestants were burned to death . Under Elizabeth intolerance continued on a lesser scale as many Catholics in Sussex lost their lives at this time . In Elizabeth 's reign , Sussex was open to the older Protestant forms practised in the Weald as well as the newer Protestant forms coming from Continental Europe ; combined with a significant Catholic presence , Sussex was in many ways out of step with the rest of southern England . Sussex escaped most of the ravages of the Civil War with two sieges and one battle . As the Industrial Revolution took hold , the Wealden iron industry collapsed . The growth of the seaside resorts in the 18th century was especially significant in Sussex . At the Battle of the Boar 's Head Sussex men played a significant role in the World War One , which ended when the terms of Germany 's Armistice were agreed at Danny House . In World War Two the county was a base for the Dieppe Raid and D - Day landings . In 1974 , the Lord - Lieutenant of Sussex was replaced with one each for East and West Sussex , which became separate ceremonial counties . In the 21st century a county day and a county flag were created for Sussex and a National Park was established for the South Downs . </P>
<P> Under Henry VIII , the church in England withdrew from Rome . Mary I returned England to Catholicism and in Sussex 41 Protestants were burned to death . Under Elizabeth intolerance continued on a lesser scale as many Catholics in Sussex lost their lives at this time . In Elizabeth 's reign , Sussex was open to the older Protestant forms practised in the Weald as well as the newer Protestant forms coming from Continental Europe ; combined with a significant Catholic presence , Sussex was in many ways out of step with the rest of southern England . Sussex escaped most of the ravages of the Civil War with two sieges and one battle . As the Industrial Revolution took hold , the Wealden iron industry collapsed . The growth of the seaside resorts in the 18th century was especially significant in Sussex . At the Battle of the Boar 's Head Sussex men played a significant role in the World War One , which ended when the terms of Germany 's Armistice were agreed at Danny House . In World War Two the county was a base for the Dieppe Raid and D - Day landings . In 1974 , the Lord - Lieutenant of Sussex was replaced with one each for East and West Sussex , which became separate ceremonial counties . In the 21st century a county day and a county flag were created for Sussex and a National Park was established for the South Downs . </P>
when was sussex divided into east and west
when was sussex divided into east and west
In 1974
In 1974