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SECOND
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TEASHOP AND PUB
DRIVES IN SUSSEX
Rupert Matthews
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Two of the best things about England are
pubs and teashops. Both types of hostelry have their fans
but together they sum up so much about England that is special
and unique. And Sussex has some of the finest in the kingdom.
There are seventeen drives in this book starting at a pub
and finishing at a tearoom. The drives have been designed
so that you can have a light lunch at the pub and then travel
leisurely through the Sussex countryside –stopping
of at points along the way – and arrive at the teashop
in time for a nice cup of tea and a slice of cake around
tea time. What more pleasant way could there be to spend
an afternoon in Sussex. Of course the drives can be done
in reverse so you can start with morning coffee and finish
at lunchtime at the pub. The choice is yours. Every route
has detailed driving instructions and stopping off points
for places of interest along with generous historical and
factual information.
The author Rupert Matthews is a prolific author and writer
of numerous articles for magazines. This is his fifth book
for SB Publications and he is currently writing two further
books for the company. ‘Pub and Teashop Drives in
Kent’ and ‘Teashop Walks in Kent’. Other
books available are ‘Teashop Walks in Sussex’
and ‘GhostHunter Walks in Sussex’.
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INTERESTING
NEW VIEW OF THE SUSSEX COUNTRYSIDE |
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WALKING THE
TRIANGULATION POINTS
OF SUSSEX
by
David Bathurst
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There are over 130 triangulation pillars (trig
points) in Sussex, the almost now forgotten Ordnance Survey
reference system, with the onset of GPS. Many are sited on
hilltops or in areas of great natural beauty, making them
worthy objectives for the walker or local explorer; many more
are significant landmarks and may form the basis of an orienteering
or ‘treasure hunt’ expedition; all are distinctive,
form an interesting part of our heritage, and are worth seeing
for their own sake.
This book describes a series of over 90 Sussex walks of varying
degrees of length and difficulty, all of which incorporate
at least one trig point. Amply illustrated and providing all
the practical information you need, this is the definitive
guide to seeking out all the Sussex trig points. It will prove
invaluable to the trig point bagger and all those who enjoy
being out and about in the beautiful Sussex countryside.
The author, David Bathurst is an avid walker and writer. This
is his sixth book for SB Publications. He lives in Chichester
with his family and is a solicitor and legal advisor to the
magistrate’s court by profession.
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Guide to walking the beautiful
Vanguard Way
East Croydon, Surrey to Newhaven, East Sussex |
by
David Harrison
This is the author's seventh book
for
SB Publications.
Titles include ‘The South Downs Way’,
‘Walking the Castles of Kent’, and most
recently, ‘Walking the Castles of Sussex’. |
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This 66 mile walk links East Croydon in
Surrey to Newhaven on the south coast. It was devised by
members of the Vanguards Rambling Club which was based in
Croydon and so begins at the East Croydon railway station.
It passes through Selsdon Wood, crosses the North Downs
to Limpsfield Chart, a short incursion into Kent following
the Eden Valley. Then it links with the Sussex Border path,
proceeding southwards into Ashdown Forest, then further
into East Sussex, onto the Low Weald.
Passing Arlington Reservoir it then passes through Alfriston,
along the Cuckmere Valley, joining briefly with the South
Downs Way. Reaching the main A259, the route proceeds over
Exceat Bridge to the coastal path, over the cliffs at Seaford
Head then along the beach promenade to Newhaven.
The variation of scenery en route is truly remarkable and
the closing section from Alfriston is sensational.
The guide splits the book into five sections of about equal
lengths of 14 miles. The path is not especially well signposted,
apart from the beginning and end of the route, making this
book essential for the prospective walker.
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KENT ADDED TO THE PRE-RAPHAELITE
TRAIL COLLECTION
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THE PRE-RAPHAELITE
TRAIL IN KENT
Peter Wise
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This book explores how the artists associated
with the Pre-Raphaelites had links with the people and places
of the county of Kent. It discovers the locations for some
of their greatest works and also points the reader towards
the many superb stained glass and murals to be seen in churches
and properties open to the public.
The second part of the book has details of ten trails in
the county to explore. The trails include visits to houses
and buildings open to the public, that have connections
such as Ightham Mote, Smallhythe and Knole and also a number
of art galleries and churches.
It is
a companion volume to the author’s Pre-Raphaelite
Trail in Sussex, but can also be used independently.
The author, Peter Wise is an art historian with a
particular interest in Victorian art. He has lived
in Sussex virtually all his life but has just recently
moved to Australia with his family. He is a member
of the William Morris society and other Pre-Raphaelite
societies. This is his second book for SB Publications.
His first, the Pre-Raphaelite Trail in Sussex has
been reprinted and revised in 2008 and retails at
£8.99 |
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NORTH
KENT WALKS - NEW COLLECTION |
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NORTH KENT WALKS
by Christine Baldwin
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| Explore North Kent’s versatile landscape
with the North Downs holding the key to many of the walks.
The Isle of Grain had its own special ingredient to add to
the spectacular array of walks. It boasts fabulous bird and
nature reserves with the UK’s largest heronry, man-made
marshlands and a village where Dickens got inspiration. Back
on land explore an Iron-age hill fort, visit 3 Neolithic long-barrow
sites and venture into attractive woodlands.
All the walks have refreshment stops with mapping and details
of the terrain, making each walk a day to remember.
The author, Christine Baldwin lives in Canterbury. This is
her fifth book for SB Publications. Previous books include
‘Walks in Ashdown Forest’, ‘Walks around
the Coastline of Kent’, ‘Kent Family Walks’
and ‘East Kent Walks’.
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FASCINATING VIEW OF
A CHILDHOOD IN THE FIFTIES
Although this
book is set in Kent it will touch a chord with anyone in
the country
over the age of fifty five!
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PREFAB KID
A POSTWAR CHILDHOOD
IN KENT
by
Gregory Holyoake
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The spartan fifties, with their shortages and
continued wartime rationing were a black time for adults,
but for children the decade was a magical era - the last,
perhaps, of true childhood innocence.
Gregory Holyoake, the Prefab Kid has total recall of his earlier
years when as a self-possessed only child, he was lovingly
indulged by his doting Mum and Gran.
He writes of his cosy prefab home, his toys, Saturday morning
pictures, school and the arrival of television. The frailties
and foibles of the grown-ups are brilliantly observed through
the eyes of a small boy whose sparkling memories will enchant
all who share them.
Gregory Holyoake lives in Deal and is a well known author
throughout the country. His definitive works on Deal have
been reprinted several times and he is currently working on
two other books at present. He is also an actor and is involved
with many productions.
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NEW BOOK IN THE TEASHOP
WALKS SERIES
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TEASHOP WALKS IN KENT
Rupert Matthews
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‘Afternoon tea is the finest contribution
that England has made to cuisine’, although unfortunately,
those enticing cakes and scones can add worryingly to the
waistline. So therefore, visiting a teashop will need to
be accompanied by a little light exercise – a walk.
Fifteen walks are selected alongside some of Kent’s
finest tearooms. Clear and concise directions, mapping and
points of historical, scenic, artistic and local interest
are given, which makes each walk a special occasion.
The author,
Rupert Matthews has written five books for SB Publications.
He lives in Surrey with his family, and personally
visits and samples every teashop when choosing his
walks. Previous books include Teashop Walks in Sussex
and three Ghost Hunter Walks, covering Dorset, Sussex
and Kent |
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GHOSTLY
TALES OF BRIGHTON'S LANES |
THE GHOSTS OF
BRIGHTON'S LANES
by
Rob Marks
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Robert Marks, the author, lives in Brighton and specialises
in escorted ghost tours around the town.
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| This pocket-sized compendium offers tourists
and locals alike, an opportunity to visit the various haunted
sites in The Lanes, Brighton’s oldest part of the city,
whilst perusing the ghostly accounts associated with them.
You may choose to stop off for a drink at one of the many
haunted taverns or take a twilight wander through the haunted
gardens of the Old Steine. You can even visit the little Police
museum, where a gruesome murder once took place.
Alternatively, simply wander the many fascinating twittens.
You will discover there is hardly a street or lane that does
not have a spectral connection.
Happy ghost hunting!
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NOVEMBER
THE FIFTH IN THE BONFIRE NIGHT CAPITAL OF THE WORLD
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LEWES ON THE FIFTH
Andy Thomas
With a foreword by renowned Bonfire historian, Jim
Etherington.
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Lewes in East Sussex is home to the largest
Bonfire Night celebration in the world. Every 5th November
its streets explode into a raucous yet meaningful festival
of fire as the whole town is given over to the rule of the
‘Bonfire societies’ for just one night of the
year.
Far more than just an empty pageant, Lewes Bonfire stands
for Remembrance, Tradition and Liberty: things it believes
are worth fighting for. What are the historical and religious
origins of this incredible spectacle and its controversial
stands against authority? What actually occurs across Lewes
in one night of ‘The Fifth’?
Lewes on the Fifth tells the story of Bonfire in Lewes
today with spectacular and atmospheric full-colour photographs,
and is an insightful visual guide to an extraordinary annual
event and its enduring convictions.
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