Description

Sussex is a fascinating county, saturated with history, legend and mysteries. Everywhere there are remains of these stories: a curious relic preserved in a church, an unusual grave outside, some ruinous building down the road, a bizarre artifact in the local museum. The author has been travelling round Sussex for many years, photographing these remains and researching the stories behind them. Myths, legends and folklore enrich further the tales to be told and reveal the mind set of Sussex people of the past.Ruins, Remains and Relics: Sussex delves into the unusual, the off-beat and the decidedly quirky, ranging from a ruined castle to a simple, single spoon. This fascinating exploration of the history, legends and stories of Sussex through its ruins, remains and relics will interest all those who know the county well as well as those wish to know more about its history.