The A-Z of Curious Sussex

Strange Stories of Mysteries, Crimes and Eccentrics

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Folklore & Mythology, History, British
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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.

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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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