On Blatchington Beach
Overview
The biography of part of the Sussex coast is told for the first time: the central stretch of Seaford Bay. The coastline of East Blatchington parish is less than a thousand yards long, but it has had a surprisingly rich and dramatic history. In 1545 it was the focus of a startling attack by a huge French fleet. In 1809 it was at the centre of the Seven Ships disaster. Exploring the history of Blatchington beach uncovers the stories of many different people: fishermen, smugglers, wreckers, coastguards, soldiers and sailors, drunkards and heroes, murderers and their victims. The biographies of several little-known figures are revealed, some of whom performed remarkable acts of bravery, saving the lives of strangers in the sea.
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- ISBN-13: 9781291335927
- ISBN-10: 1291335927
- Publisher: Lulu.com
- Publish Date: February 2013
- Dimensions: 9.21 x 6.14 x 0.53 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.78 pounds
- Page Count: 250
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