The Sussex seaside town of Eastbourne was developed as a resort
from a collection of villages in the 19th century by the Duke of
Devonshire. The new town grew rapidly and by the end of the 19th
century Eastbourne was a large borough, attracting new residents
and visitors. Eastbourne’s proximity to occupied France during
World War 2 forced many away from the town, which suffered from
repeated air raids and heavy loss of life and buildings. Recent
decades have seen further significant changes to Eastbourne. It has
become a conference centre and built a new marina on a shingle bank
at the edge of the town and still continues to attract many,
including to its beach, pier, parks and gardens, theatres and
Beachy Head nearby. Over the years, many famous names have been
associated with the town, from Lewis Carroll and George Orwell,
Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels to Prunella Scales and Eddie Izzard.
Illustrated throughout, this fascinating book offers a marvellous
and refreshingly positive insight into Eastbourne’s rich
heritage, its special events and important moments. Celebrating
Eastbourne will be a valuable contribution to the history of the
town and provide a source of many memories to those who have known
it well over the years.
General
Imprint: |
Amberley Publishing
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Celebrating |
Release date: |
April 2020 |
Authors: |
Kevin Gordon
|
Dimensions: |
234 x 165mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
96 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-398-10038-1 |
Categories: |
Books >
Sport & Leisure >
General
|
LSN: |
1-398-10038-2 |
Barcode: |
9781398100381 |
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