The biography of part of the Sussex coast is told for the first time: the central stretch of Seaford Bay. The coastline of East Blatchington parish is less than a thousand yards long, but it has had a surprisingly rich and dramatic history. In 1545 it was the focus of a startling attack by a huge French fleet. In 1809 it was at the centre of the Seven Ships disaster. Exploring the history of Blatchington beach uncovers the stories of many different people: fishermen, smugglers, wreckers, coastguards, soldiers and sailors, drunkards and heroes, murderers and their victims. The biographies of several little-known figures are revealed, some of whom performed remarkable acts of bravery, saving the lives of strangers in the sea.
Autorius: | Rodney Castleden |
Leidėjas: | Lulu.com |
Išleidimo metai: | 2013 |
Knygos puslapių skaičius: | 250 |
ISBN-10: | 1291335927 |
ISBN-13: | 9781291335927 |
Formatas: | 234 x 156 x 14 mm. Knyga minkštu viršeliu |
Kalba: | Anglų |
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