Publications
Eastbourne: Then & Now in colour, by John Surtees and Nicholas Taylor, published 1 November 2012 (96 pp., The History Press, ISBN-10: 0752485768 & ISBN-13: 9780752485768) accessible at: Eastbourne Heritage Centre & East Sussex Libraries
Abstract:The sunniest place in Great Britain due to its sheltered location, modern Eastbourne emerged as a popular seaside resort in the early nineteenth century. Much has changed since then, but Eastbourne has weathered the changes well, surviving severe bomb damage in Second World War and still retaining much of its early grandeur. Including some of Easbourne's best-loved landmarks such as the Pier, Wish Tower and Beachy Head, this book takes you on a nostalgic journey from past to present.
Review in Sussex Family Historian vol. 20 no. 6, June 2013:This book is one of series of volumes produced by "historypin", who aim to record every major town and city to create a pictorial record for those interested in local history. The "then" pictures are mainly from the late 1800s and are compared with a more recent photograph of the same scene. Being an Eastbournian I can vouch for the accuracy of the interesting dialogue that accompanies the pictures on each page. The result is a potted history of the town. This well produced book will not help in finding your ancestors, but is a nostalgic journey from past to present for those whose families lived in Eastbourne during the last two centuries