A-Z of Brighton and Hove
Places-People-History
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- $13.99
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- $13.99
Publisher Description
The Sussex seaside towns of Brighton and Hove have been a city since 2000 and attract millions of visitors every year. The city boasts a wealth of history and in this book local author Kevin Newman takes the reader on a selective and engaging tour of Britainís premier coastal†resort.??AñZ of Brighton and Hove delves into the stories behind the cityís most notable streets, places, parks and buildings, as well as the dark secrets of its inhabitants, hidden lanes and ëtwittensí (the Sussex name for†alleyways). The book reveals the stories behind of some of the more unusual place names and the history of many of its distinctive features, and also tales of the cityís less famous (and infamous) sons†and daughters and the places they frequented. It provides something for everyone, whether visiting or a citizen of the ëOld Oceanís Baubleí.