The A-Z of Curious Sussex by Wendy Hughes
In this engaging book, Wendy Hughes takes you on a grand tour of the curious and bizarre, the strange and the unusual from Sussex's past. Read about the Alfriston Star - the hostelry for medieval package tours with its unusual ship's figurehead, the Russian memorial to Finnish soldiers, Crazy Jack who couldn't stop building and who is buried in a pyramid, the inventor of vapour baths and the lady who fooled the army. Along the way you will meet scandalous residents, inventors, and smugglers galore.The A-Z of Curious Sussex is guaranteed to fascinate both resident and visitor alike.WENDY HUGHES is the author of Shipwrecks of Sussex, Not a Guide to Worthing and Haunted Worthing. She has written twenty-seven non-fiction titles, and has published over 2,000 articles in a variety of publications, including a column on Welsh Traditions in the American/Welsh publication, Ninnau. She is the membership secretary of the Society of Woman Writers and Journalists, and a member of the Society of Authors. She lives in Worthing.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780750956048 |
| ISBN 10 | 0750956046 |
| Title | The A-Z of Curious Sussex |
| Author | Wendy Hughes |
| Series | A-Z Of Curious Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | The History Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2017-12-22 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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