The A-Z of Curious Sussex: Strange Stories of Mysteries, Crimes and Eccentrics Contributor(s): Hughes, Wendy (Author) |
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ISBN: 0750956046 ISBN-13: 9780750956048 Publisher: History Press OUR PRICE: $26.06 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Folklore & Mythology - History | Europe - Great Britain - General |
LCCN: 2020447454 |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.59 lbs) 160 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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. |