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A-Z of Southend David C. Rayment

A-Z of Southend By David C. Rayment

A-Z of Southend by David C. Rayment


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Summary

Explore the town of Southend-on-Sea in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to its history, people and places.

A-Z of Southend Summary

A-Z of Southend: Places-People-History by David C. Rayment

AZ of Southend delves into the history of the Essex coastal town of Southend-on-Sea. Originally Southend was a small collection of buildings at the south end of the village of Prittlewell, but in the late eighteenth century the area became popular as a resort. Famous visitors followed in the next century, including Lady Hamilton and Princess Caroline, wife of George IV, and Southend is mentioned in the writings of Jane Austen and, later, H. G. Wells in The War of the Worlds. The town grew rapidly as a popular seaside resort, benefitting from its proximity to London, and is particularly famed for having the longest leisure pier in the world. Today it is a busy town, and the nearby Southend Airport is one of the major airports serving London. This fascinating AZ tour of Southends history is fully illustrated and will appeal to all those with an interest in this Essex town.

About David C. Rayment

David C. Rayment is a local history author who lives in Essex. He has written several books for Amberley Publishing on Wickford and Southend.

Additional information

GOR010719785
9781445686479
1445686473
A-Z of Southend: Places-People-History by David C. Rayment
Used - Like New
Paperback
Amberley Publishing
2019-10-15
96
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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