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Voices of Shoeburyness (Paperback)
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Voices of Shoeburyness (Paperback)
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List price R406
Loot Price R333
Discovery Miles 3 330
You Save R73 (18%)
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Shoeburyness has witnessed a century of change, from the comings
and goings of two world wars to its eventual absorption into its
much larger neighbour, Southend. This book comprises the memories
of more than fifty people who lived and worked in Shoeburyness
between 1919 and 1970. Individually, these stories are interesting;
together they create a fascinating picture of a Shoebury that has
long gone. Many of the memories are shared: long days on the beach,
childhood games at 'Bunkers', the tuppenny rush at the Bug Hutch
and the folk who lived at Starve Gut. They remember the
brickfields, the bargemen, wartime coastal defences, sports at
Shoebury Garrison, and 'checkies' on their bicycles. And yet, each
story is very personal to the individual. The memories recorded
here will strike a chord with all those who agree that 'it was
always sunny' and that 'Shoebury was a fantastic place to grow up'.
It will give present residents rare insight into their hometown and
provides a unique historical record of a much-loved Essex village.
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