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Sussex may be a narrow county from north to south but it includes a
huge wealth of sometimes surprising history. A Little History of
Sussex is much the same – it packs a whole lot of history into a
relatively small book. It covers the prehistoric to present with a
swift, but engaging and lively approach. Seasoned and prolific
Sussex author Kevin Newman provides a guide to the county’s past
for those who like their history neither stuffy and dull nor devoid
of depth and content. He provides an invigorating approach to the
tale of the county that was gateway for the Normans, playpark for
playboys of the Royal family and still today contains residents
who, at times, very much ‘wunt be druv!’
Sussex-born author, teacher and historian Kevin Newman lived and
taught in Worthing for a decade and runs Worthing’s popular
Spooky Tour. As owner and founder of local history organisation
All-Inclusive History, Kevin has given a number of talks on
Worthing including ‘A–Z of Worthing’ and has taken hundreds
of visitors and citizens on Worthing walking tours. This all makes
him someone with a unique perspective on the town and someone who
has gathered a treasure trove of quirky facts and tales about the
place. He is the ideal guide for Amberley’s quirky and
fascinating selective literary alphabetical tour of the past of
Britain’s most underrated coastal resort. A–Z of Worthing
delves into the stories behind the town’s most notable streets,
places, parks and buildings, as well as the dark secrets of its
inhabitants, lesser-known lanes and its numerous twittens (the
Sussex name for alleyways). The book reveals the stories behind of
some of the more unusual place names, including why seven streets
in the town are named after the crew of a Lancaster bomber. Kevin
also explores the history of many of Worthing’s distinctive
features, visitors and citizens, exploring tales of the town’s
less famous (and infamous) sons and daughters and the places they
frequented, from the dance school that handled fascist mail to the
former school of the actress Pam St Clements who played TV’s Pat
Butcher. The book switches from light-hearted engagement with the
quirkier side of Worthing’s history to a more serious exploration
of the darker side of the town’s past including its experiences
of British fascism and anti-Semitism. Building upon and updating
the work of Robert Elleray’s wonderful Millennium Encyclopaedia
of Worthing History, A–Z of Worthing provides something for
everyone, whether visitor, Worthingite or anyone worldwide with a
love of wonderful Worthing.
This Second Edition of Britain: Migration, Empires and the People
c790-Present Day Student Book is part of the Oxford AQA GCSE 9-1
History series. Updated as part of our commitment to the inclusive
presentation of diverse histories and to reflect the world around
us, this textbook covers exactly what your students require to
succeed in the AQA exams. Developed by an expert team led by an
experienced head of history and an author with senior examining
experience, this revised textbook covers the story of migration in
Britain and its relationship with the wider world, and considers
the causes, impact and legacy of empire upon the ruled and the
ruling. It includes the history of Vikings and Anglo-Saxons,
migrants to and from Britain, and Britain's relationship with
Empire and with Europe. Carefully selected Sources allow students
the opportunity to analyse and evaluate primary sources in context.
Practice Questions and Study Tips help students prepare for the new
AQA exam questions, and features such as Extension, Over to you and
How to provide step-by-step explanations of how to put into
practice essential history skills such as analysing sources or
essay writing. Perfect for use alongside the Revision Guide or with
Kerboodle.
Many writers have written about the delights of the former kingdom
of the South Saxons, its Downs, villages, countryside, people and
their ways but _Visitors' Historic Britain - West Sussex_ is the
first book to take readers on a tour of discovery of each of the
county's historic eras in turn. Starting with prehistoric Sussex,
we explore West Sussex from west to east, investigating both
little-known and well-visited sites that tell the story of our
ancestors' past. We encounter wild warriors, formidable founders of
the county, indefatigable industrialists, excitable eccentrics and
the lives of Sussex inhabitants and invaders. Sussex is a country
celebrated by writers, painters, royalty, artists and the millions
who have enjoyed its changing coastline and verdant villages.
Visitors' Historic Britain provides a unique series of journeys for
those who are inquisitive about this quirky and history-changing
part of the South-East.
The Sussex seaside towns of Brighton and Hove, now combined as a
city, attract millions of visitors every year. Apart from their
enviable coastal location and dynamic cultural scene, they also
have a wealth of history. In Celebrating Brighton & Hove, local
author Kevin Newman highlights the people and events of Sussex's
seaside city from the past right through to the present. He looks
at the celebrations of yesterday, the remarkable individuals and
the feats of great achievement and ambition. Here too are the
places that make this favourite coastal city unique, vibrant and
irresistible to visitors. The author explores the traditions and
history that extend to today, and investigates industry and
industrialists that have provided employment and prosperity across
the ages. Among the items featured are the festivals and events
that Brighton and Hove host, and the local heroes and benefactors.
Also included are heartening stories of restoration and
rejuvenation. From literature to sporting success, the worthy to
the wartime city and inventions to royal visits, Celebrating
Brighton & Hove highlights the city's fascinating history and
defines what makes it so special today. Illustrated throughout,
this book will be a valuable contribution to local history and of
immense interest to residents, visitors and all those with links to
this seaside city.
Its farming and fishing industries yield an impressive harvest of
ingredients, so it is no surprise to discover that Sussex also
boasts a rich culinary heritage. At one point in the past it was
said that 'to venture into the county was to risk being turned into
a pudding yourself'. Local cookery books were filled with recipes
for dense dishes including Chichester Pudding, Sussex Blanket
Pudding, and the intriguingly named Sussex Pond Pudding, which
contains a whole lemon and was featured on the BBC's Great British
Bake Off. Today, though, the county's menus feature a much wider
array of local dishes to satisfy even the most demanding palate and
local produce matters much to Sussex folk, as well as being a
reason the county attracts so many visitors. In Pond Puddings and
Sussex Smokies local author Kevin Newman explores these changes
through an investigation of the county's culinary history and
specialities, together with its famous food and drink producers,
markets and food-themed events. Starting with an exploration of
interesting and unusual Sussex dishes and drinks, as well as the
people behind them, Newman visits wonderful watering holes and
incredible eating places from across the centuries such as 'Pacy's
Blood Hole' and a hotel where Christmas puddings meet an unusual
fate. The author focuses on the county's past and present
food-themed customs and traditions, offers foodie and drinking
locations to visit and investigates the quirky stories behind many
locally brewed beers. He explains how 'Dirty Arthur' became dirty,
how a prince provided school dinners, how a local member of the
clergy ended up as a Fijian feast and why 'Black-Eyed Susan' hasn't
been in a fight. We learn how it's impossible to eat a 'dish of
tongues' but how you could chomp on 'the Devil's children' in the
past. Sussex residents and visitors alike will discover the true
flavour of Sussex in this book, and as you tuck into this
fascinating and delicious study of its culinary heritage across the
ages, just like the county's famous Pond Pudding, there will
definitely be a something you might not have expected inside.
Brighton & Hove in 50 Buildings is an exciting new look at one
of Britain's most famous and influential cities, telling the story
of this 'city of sin' and 'Queen of watering places'. Readers
experience a fresh look at the one-time fishing village through
fifty of its most famous, unusual and influential buildings. It is
not simply a guide to Brighton's most famous architecture, but
looks also at the buildings that tell a story, whether it be of the
rich and famous, the adventurous, the go-getters and those left
behind in a destination first built for the rich and regal. The
book takes you across the many different areas of the city and
covers buildings from royal retreats to tourist favourites.
Clock Towers of England is a nationwide exploration of the
intriguing buildings the Victorians and Edwardians built in great
numbers, even after they were no longer strictly necessary.
Historian and author Kevin Newman investigates these interesting,
sometimes forgotten, buildings and celebrates their architecture,
locations, role in popular culture, and history. He explores their
purposes other than being used to tell the time, and debates what
exactly they tell us about our ancestors. He asks what the survival
of these enigmatic structures tells us about Britain today. With a
fascinating range of examples, and lavishly illustrated throughout,
this book examines a popular part of Britain’s architectural and
social history.
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Fey Girl (Paperback)
Kevin Mj Newman, Kevin Newman
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R344
Discovery Miles 3 440
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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Jude Pender has troubles managing his emotions. Case in point:
Cecile. He thinks he can bury his thoughts and that the rest of his
neurons will naturally grow around them, leaving an obelisk that he
can visit as if in a dream. And since he doesn't know when to give
up, the result will be an explosive release after a series of
betrayals.
Many writers have written about the delights of the former kingdom
of the South Saxons, its Downs, villages, countryside, people and
their ways but Visitors' Historic Britain is the first series of
books to take readers on a tour of discovery of each of the
county's historic eras in turn. Visitors' Historic Britain - East
Sussex follows its West Sussex predecessor and starts with the
prehistoric era. We explore East Sussex from west to east,
investigating both little-known and well-visited sites that tell
the story of our ancestors' past. We encounter wild warriors,
formidable founders of the county, indefatigable industrialists,
excitable eccentrics whilst investigating the lives of Sussex and
invaders and inhabitants. Sussex is a country celebrated by
writers, painters, royalty, artists and the millions who have
enjoyed its changing coastline and verdant villages. Visitors'
Historic Britain - East Sussex provides a unique series of journeys
for those who are inquisitive about this quirky and
history-changing part of the South-East.
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