Th Secret History of Southend-on-Sea

by Dee Gordon

Overview

The Secret History of Southend is filled with hundreds of little-known facts and historical anecdotes. From the arrival of the "Brides in the Bath" murderer to the famous mountaineer who liked to live at the top of his building, this book will amuse, fascinate, and inform all lovers of the area. Southend may not be an ancient town, but it is the largest in Essex and has a history that may surprise residents and visitors alike. This delightful book delves deeper, bringing history and landscape to life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780752498041
Publisher:	The History Press
Publication date:	04/01/2014
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.70(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Dee Gordon is the author of numerous local history books, including Haunted Southend,  The Little Book of Essex, and Southend Memories.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements 6

Introduction 7

Chapter 1 A Brief History of Southend-on-Sea 9

Chapter 2 Secret Events 21

Chapter 3 Secret Places 68

Chapter 4 Secret People 105

Chapter 5 Relics of a Lost Age 140

Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Secrets 153

Chapter 7 Lost History and Lost Secrets 178

Bibliography 186

Index 189