Product Description

Lewes is the county town of East Sussex, steeped in history. It has - among much else - a high street lined with attractive ancient houses, a prominent castle, the county hall, a brewery, a theatre, a railway station and a river, which in recent years has flooded spectacularly, creating havoc for many. A little way from its centre it has the well-heeled Southover area, and the sprawling Landport council estate. Cliffe is a busy shopping area, South Street is a characterful neighbourhood. Perhaps the town is best known for its spectacular Fifth of November bonfire celebrations. Our Lewes gives a lively first-hand impression of living in the town today, with glimpses back to yesterday. People from different areas of Lewes are our guides, talking about its character, celebrating individuals who live there, the organisations that matter to them, community events that they take part in, and buildings they live and work in. We hear from pub landlords, schoolteachers and caretakers, shop assistants, the local MP, long-time residents and recent arrivals - all of whom have spoken to David Arscott in the last few months. There are photographs of the town today and its people, as well as a range of historic images to illustrate changes that interviewees have seen in their lifetimes. This lively and entertaining book will appeal to everyone who lives in Lewes or knows the town well: it tells their stories in their own words.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #567218 in Books
• Published on: 2004-03-18
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

About the Author
David Arscott is a former BBC Radio Sussex producer and presenter who has written more than thirty books about Sussex. These include: A Century of Eastbourne and Brighton in the News for Sutton Publishing. In 1998 he founded the Sussex Book Club, he also runs a publishing company, Pomegranate Press. David lives in Lewes.