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Sussex, Kent and Surrey 1939 Richard Wyndham

Sussex, Kent and Surrey 1939 By Richard Wyndham

Sussex, Kent and Surrey 1939 by Richard Wyndham


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Summary

Richard Wyndham's evocative and charmingly eccentric account of his tour of Sussex, Kent and Surrey, taken as Britain stood on the brink of the second world war. An eccentric, fun and informative read, following a self-confessed 'haphazard' journey along side roads.

Sussex, Kent and Surrey 1939 Summary

Sussex, Kent and Surrey 1939 by Richard Wyndham

A remarkable and eccentric insight into the south east of England in the pre-war period.

Richard Wyndham's 'last look round' was a tour taken immediately before the Second World War in 1939 and was originally published in the following year as South-Eastern Survey.

Wyndham is a very agreeable companion as he travels in his self-confessed 'haphazard' way around the counties of Sussex, Kent and Surrey. Often eccentric but always good fun, he drives 'for the most part on side roads only, and through villages and lesser towns.' A selection of Wyndham's own black and white photographs taken on his expedition are included.

Sussex, Kent and Surrey 1939 is a wonderful insight into south east of England before the outbreak of the Second World War, which brought so much change to the country. Wyndham is a superb travel companion who completed the writing as he was called up for active service.

Sussex, Kent and Surrey 1939 Reviews

'Wyndham's tone is that of a warm, eccentric uncle.'

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About Richard Wyndham

Richard Wyndham was an up and coming writer in the 1930s and wrote this book as Britain was on the brink of the Second World War. He completed it just as he was called up on active service. He returned to writing after the war, embarking on a new book on South East England, but never finished it by the time of his death in 1948.

Additional information

GOR010666270
9781849945486
1849945489
Sussex, Kent and Surrey 1939 by Richard Wyndham
Used - Like New
Hardback
Batsford Ltd
20190404
224
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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