Jackson, Andrew

Secret Swanage and Around

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ISBN 13:
9781398116641
author:
Jackson, Andrew
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Amberley Publishing
language:
English
Publication Year:
2024
Pages:
96
Dimensions:
16.5 x 23.2 x 1.1 centimetres (0
Genre:
History
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 7 working days
£13.71

Description

Swanage's history has been shaped by its strategic location on the Dorset coast since its earliest years. A Danish fleet threatening King Alfred's army was destroyed in Swanage Bay in 877, while the town's port played a significant role in quarrying and exporting Purbeck stone to be used throughout the country. The town's fortunes were vastly improved during the Victorian era by John Mowlem and George Burt, who founded the Mowlem quarrying and construction company. They also imported old London buildings and gave them new life in Swanage. The town's story is also intertwined with notable landmarks such as Durlston Castle, the Anvil Point Lighthouse, and Corfe Castle, which has a complex history of violent incidents. This book explores the lesser-known aspects of Swanage's past, including tales of remarkable characters and unusual events. With its rich history and unique blend of industrial and architectural heritage, Secret Swanage and Around offers a fascinating glimpse into the town's development over time.

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