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Paperback. The fascinating history of Lewes illustrated through old and modern pictures. Series: Through Time. Num Pages: 96 pages, 185. BIC Classification: 1DBKESX; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 167 x 8. Weight in Grams: 284. 96 pages, 185 illustrations incl 91 colour. The fascinating history of Lewes illustrated through old and modern pictures. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKESX; WQP. Dimension: 234 x 167 x 8. Weight: 308.
The town of Lewes in the South Downs has a long and fascinating history. From its Saxon origins it grew into a medieval walled town dominated by its spectacular Norman castle. Such was its importance that it was the site of a ferocious battle between Henry III and Simon de Monfort. Later still, it was a strongly Protestant community, and the famous Lewes bonfire celebrations continue to draw visitors to the town to this day. Lewes continued to prosper as a market town and, by the 1840s, a major railway junction. Here Bob Cairns takes a fresh look at Lewes' ... Read more
The town of Lewes in the South Downs has a long and fascinating history. From its Saxon origins it grew into a medieval walled town dominated by its spectacular Norman castle. Such was its importance that it was the site of a ferocious battle between Henry III and Simon de Monfort. Later still, it was a strongly Protestant community, and the famous Lewes bonfire celebrations continue to draw visitors to the town to this day. Lewes continued to prosper as a market town and, by the 1840s, a major railway junction. Here Bob Cairns takes a fresh look at Lewes' ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Non Basic Stock Line
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Series
Through Time
Condition
New
Number of Pages
96
Place of Publication
Chalford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781848688070
SKU
V9781848688070
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-11
About Bob Cairns
Bob Cairns has lived in Ringmer for over 40 years. A retired Personnel Manager he worked in Lewes for 39 years. He was born in Newhaven, and with family there for 400 years, feels local to this area. His interests are varied and include local and family history, gardening, books, music, travel, Probus and U3A. He has collected Edwardian picture ... Read more
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