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"The Little Book of Sussex" is a funny, fast-paced, fact-packed
compendium of the sort of frivolous, fantastic, or simply strange
information no-one will want to be without. Here we find out about
the most unusual crimes and punishments, eccentric inhabitants,
famous sons and daughters, and literally hundreds of wacky facts
(plus some authentically bizarre bits of historic trivia). David
Arscott's new book gathers together a myriad of data on Sussex.
There are lots of factual chapters but also plenty of frivolous
details which will amuse and surprise. With chapters on folklore,
history, geography, celebrity Sussexians and much more, this is an
ideal book for all those who know and love this quintessentially
English county.
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Our Lewes (Paperback)
David Arscott
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R414
R342
Discovery Miles 3 420
Save R72 (17%)
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A lively first-hand impression of living in Lewes today, with
glimpses back to yesterday. People from different areas of the town
are our guides, talking about its character, celebrating
individuals who live there, the organisations that matter to them
and community events they take part in.
Most of us have walked at least a section of the South Downs Way,
or followed a rural a bit of the South Downs or followed one of the
many rural walks that Sussex can boast, but what about the county's
fourth wall-the sea? If you want to feel the salt on your cheek,
take in a bit of bird-watching, some beach-combing, a pinch of
history, a sprinkling of local gossip and just enough geology and
geography not to numb your brain, then come with local expert David
Arscott on a walk along the Sussex coast.Starting from the sands at
Camber and sticking as close to the water's edge as possible, the
route shows how environmental changes, human interference, events,
disasters and the power of the sea have affected the county's
coastline, leaving harbours stranded high and dry and villages
drowned off shore. You don't have to do it all in one go (it's a
long walk!) as it's broken up into easy sections, but whichever
part you tackle, "A Tour along the Sussex Coast" makes an ideal
hand-held companion to take along with you.
This fascinating selection of photographs illustrates the
extraordinary transformation that has taken place in Brighton &
Hove during the 20th century. The book offers an insight into the
daily lives and living conditions of local people and gives the
reader glimpses and details of familiar places during a century of
unprecedented change. Many aspects of Brighton & Hove's recent
history are covered, famous occasions and individuals are
remembered and the impact of national and international events is
witnessed. The book provides a striking account of the changes that
have so altered Brighton & Hove's appearance and records the
process of transformation. Drawing on detailed local knowledge of
the community, and illustrated with a wealth of black-and-white
photographs, this book recalls what Brighton & Hove has lost in
terms of buildings, traditions and ways of life. It also
acknowledges the regeneration that has taken place and celebrates
the character and energy of local people as they move through the
first years of this new century.
Climate Change: A Very Peculiar History arms you with an
introduction to the scientific concepts behind climate change, then
hits you hard with the bizarre and at times disputed facts that go
along with the theory. Climate Change: A Very Peculiar History
includes information on the potentially disastrous effects of
climate change and what we can do to stop them. It features
easy-to-understand diagrams and fascinating fact sheets which will
boggle the mind. Discover where the theory came from and what we
were (or weren't) doing to help protect the Earth in past times.
This book covers the scientific and historical background of our
troubled relationship with the planet on which we live. Very
Peculiar History is a hugely-successful, award-winning information
book series with more than 50 titles on diverse historical and
cultural subjects. Each volume features black and white
illustrations, witty anecdotes, incredible trivia, a timeline, and
glossary, providing hours of entertainment to readers of all ages.
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