Fairlight : a Sussex village by the sea
Luke, Haydon2014
Books, Manuscripts
Find it!
Tracing Fairlight's history from the dinosaurs to the present, the book considers smugglers, the Napoleonic threat and the impact of two World Wars. It includes how Fairlight Cove developed and tells the 1000 year story of St Andrew's Church, pays tribute to the resilience under fire of the village school and to the courage of local folk in attending the many coastal wrecks. It covers the development of the Country Park, explores local agriculture and investigates the many historic farms and local houses. It covers the life and works of the many artists who gained their inspiration locally. Also included are the various threats to the area including oil-prospecting, sand-quarrying and the battle against erosion by the sea. An informative read for those interested in local history.
Main title:
Fairlight : a Sussex village by the sea / Haydon Luke.
Author:
Imprint:
Hastings : Berforts, 2014.Hastings : Berforts, 2014.
Collation:
382 pages ; 25 cm
ISBN:
9781908616692 (pbk)
Dewey class:
942.252
Language:
English
BRN:
1285580