The book evokes nostalgia for the vibrant history of Sussex piers, particularly Hastings and Brighton. It captures the essence of their golden eras, exploring the cultural and social significance of these iconic structures. Through vivid imagery and engaging anecdotes, it highlights the piers' role in leisure activities and community life, showcasing their architectural beauty and the memorable experiences they offered to generations of visitors.
Lavishly illustrated throughout, Martin Easdown tells the story of seaside Daddy-Long-Legs Railway icon.
Martin Easdown's compelling account of the German air raid on Folkestone in 1917 and its appalling aftermath is the first comprehensive history of an episode to be published. He gives a dramatic description of the event, relying heavily on the eyewitness testimony from the townspeople who were there on that fateful day. He records the experiences of the German airmen who carried out the raid and pioneered a new and terrifying method of warfare. In addition, he recounts in graphic detail similar attacks by bombers, seaplanes and Zepplins on other Kentish towns, including Dover, Ramsgate, Margate and Sheerness.
Over the centuries Christians have erred in indiscriminately taking the Old Testament as their model for their life and hope as the people of God, rather than considering what difference the coming of Jesus has made to that model. The purpose of this book is to define more clearly the nature of the Church and the Kingdom. To look carefully at the relationship between the Old Testament and the New, at what difference Jesus makes to our understanding of the Old Testament, and how we, as Christians, ought to read the Old in the light of the New. We look at the vexed question of the relationship of Israel and the Church to help us define the nature of the Church as a distinct community from the Israel of old as well as from the natural communities to which we belong. The distinctiveness of the Church lies in the way in which we propagate our faith, in our values, and in the character of our life together. It is a fellowship with Jesus and the Holy Spirit, and a fellowship with one another.
The first book to feature the lost country houses of the `Garden of England'.
A ride on a rollercoaster is the highlight of any trip to an amusement or theme park. From the first mass-produced rollercoaster, the Switchback Railway, through to the giant wooden coasters of the inter-war period, the author uses historic postcards and photographs to chart their development and that of other amusement rides.
The book explores the rich history of Hythe, a charming Kent town known for its role as a Cinque Port and seaside resort. Highlighting its Golden Age from the 11th to 14th centuries, it details Hythe's importance in England's defense and its eventual decline due to harbor silting, fires, and the Plague. Rather than fading into obscurity, the town adapted to become a military hub during the Napoleonic threat, showcasing its resilience and ability to reinvent itself throughout history.
In this work, Martin Easdown turns his expert attention westward to the Lancashire coast. His highly illustrated survey of the piers constructed at famous resorts like Blackpool, Morecambe, Southport and St Annes-on-Sea celebrates structures that are among the most exuberant and evocative of the Victorian age.
This fascinating selection of more than 180 photographs traces some of the many ways in which Hythe has changed and developed over the last century.
Beautiful postcards capture old Hythe in all its glory.