The A-Z of Curious Sussex
Strange Stories of Mysteries, Crimes and Eccentrics
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Folklore & Mythology, History, British
| Author: | Wendy Hughes | ISBN: | 9780750986434 |
| Publisher: | The History Press | Publication: | November 1, 2017 |
| Imprint: | The History Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Wendy Hughes |
| ISBN: | 9780750986434 |
| Publisher: | The History Press |
| Publication: | November 1, 2017 |
| Imprint: | The History Press |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
