On Blatchington Beach (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781291335927)

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.

Author: Rodney Castleden
ISBN-10: 1291335927
ISBN-13: 9781291335927
Publisher: Lulu.com
Language: English
Published: 02/25/2013
Pages: 250
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.53d