Alex Askaroff

Eastbourne, Building A Duke's Dream Alex Askaroff

Legend tells that Eastbourne can never be destroyed because the 7th Duke of Devonshire left his heart here. The Nazi's had a good go. Eastbourne was one of the most bombed towns on the South Coast. They failed miserably. Even with all the modern buildings Eastbourne retains something unique, a special quality that's hard to define. A stroll anywhere along the promenade from Meads to Fisherman's Green will fill you with awe and admiration. The stunning Victorian architecture, the beautifully laid out boulevards, gardens and pier all add to Eastbourne's intoxicating mix. A dream, that started in the middle of the Victorian Era, continues to flourish to this day. Eastbourne still holds the accolade as one of the finest seaside resorts in the world. But how did the dream start? Where did it all begin? How were a few outlying hamlets and farmers fields so superbly redesigned to bring this empress of watering places to life?In Eastbourne, Building A Duke's Dream, world renowned author Alex Askaroff tells the story in his own unique style, reviving long forgotten characters from the town including the odd ghost, gruesome murder, sacred wells, smugglers, kings and queens, even a witch! It is a tale not to miss.