Greenfield, Eddy
Secret Dorking (Secret)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781398104686
- author:
- Greenfield, Eddy
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Amberley Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 16.5 centimetres (0.30 kg
- Genre:
- History, General, Arts & Photography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Dorking has long been a popular market town in the Surrey Hills. Its strategic location made it an important stopping place for stage coaches between London and the South Coast, attracting wealthy residents who built large estates around the town. The town's history is also marked by notable events, such as the Swing Riots of 1830 and the Shrovetide football game until its early 20th-century demise. The streets of Dorking were home to a workhouse, hospital, and police stations, including one that investigated a foiled assassination attempt on Lady Beaverbrook. During World War I, the town welcomed refugees from London's East End. Today, Dorking remains a hub for film and television productions, with its history woven into many popular stories. This book explores the lesser-known tales of remarkable characters, unusual events, and hidden historical buildings and locations that make up the rich history of Secret Dorking.
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