there was just four editions of this event but did feature two future Wimbledon Men's singles champions the Renshaw twins it ran until 1885 then was abolished.
In 1889 the event was revived as a grass court tournament called the Sussex Championships that was held at Hove County Cricket Ground.
The Sussex Championships was a very successful tournament in the years up to World War I, and was the second largest of the South of England meetings.
Following the start of the open era the Sussex Championships were revived, but this time played at a new location in West Worthing.
The tournament continued up to 1980 when it was abolished for the final time as a senior tour level event.