FranksBuckley, Tony

New Brighton - A Victorian Seaside Resort

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ISBN 13:
9781481054003
author:
FranksBuckley, Tony
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Createspace
language:
English
Publication Year:
2012
Pages:
374
Dimensions:
152mm X 20mm
Genre:
22.9 x 15.2 x 2 centimetres (0.5, History, Europe, Great Britain,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 7 working days
£16.50

Description

New Brighton - A Victorian Seaside Resort This comprehensive history of New Brighton, a popular seaside resort in 19th-century Britain, offers a detailed account of its rise to fame and subsequent decline. From the creation of the resort to its transformation into a ghost town, the book explores the area's rich history, including its connections to pirates and smugglers. The story of New Brighton is one of contrasts, from its heyday as a thriving seaside destination to its current state as a largely abandoned town. The author delves into the details of the resort's development, including the construction of its iconic tower and the establishment of its football team. This book provides a fascinating insight into the history of this once-thriving Victorian seaside resort. The story of New Brighton serves as a reminder of the transience of human endeavour, as well as the enduring power of nostalgia for a bygone era. Today, new investment is bringing life back to the area, but its complex and often contradictory past remains an important part of its identity.

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