The A-Z of Curious Sussex [electronic resource] : Strange Stories of Mysteries, Crimes and Eccentrics
Hughes, Wendy2017
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Wendy Hughes takes the reader on a grand tour of the curious and bizarre, including the Alfriston Star, the hostelry for medieval package tours with its unusual ship's figurehead; the infamous Blue Gardenia Murder; and Brighton's Pavilion, built as a seaside retreat for George, Prince of Wales. Read about the antics of 'Spooky Bill', a poltergeist at a house in Crawley, and learn the story of how Selsey became the home of the mousetrap. Along the way you'll meet scandalous residents, inventors, and smugglers. The A-Z of Curious Sussex is guaranteed to enthrall both resident and visitor alike.
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Author:
Hughes, Wendy, Author
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[Place of publication not identified] : The History Press, 2017
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1 online resource (1 text file)
ISBN:
9780750986434
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English
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BRN:
2302887