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Condizione: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Folkestone's history goes back to the Anglo-Saxons and earlier settlements, and behind the façade of the elegant Edwardian resort, the port and today's thriving town and gateway to the Channel Tunnel lie many little-known and fascinating stories from its past. In Secret Folkestone, authors Terry Begent and Eamonn Rooney reveal the history beneath the surface of Folkestone from the foundation of the first nunnery in England by St Eanswythe in the seventh century to the present day. Among the topics covered are the story of the stone in 'Folke-stone', the town's role in defending the nation from invasion through the ages, the clifftop source of Folkestone's Victorian water supply, how a medieval monarch tamed the local piratical fishermen into a naval force, the riot to free smugglers from Folkestone Gaol in 1820, the First World War aerial bombardment that left nearly 100 dead, and much more.With tales of remarkable characters, unusual events and tucked-away or disappeared historical buildings and locations, Secret Folkestone will appeal to all those with an interest in the history of this town on the Kent coast.

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Paperback. Condizione: New. Folkestone's history goes back to the Anglo-Saxons and earlier settlements, and behind the façade of the elegant Edwardian resort, the port and today's thriving town and gateway to the Channel Tunnel lie many little-known and fascinating stories from its past. In Secret Folkestone, authors Terry Begent and Eamonn Rooney reveal the history beneath the surface of Folkestone from the foundation of the first nunnery in England by St Eanswythe in the seventh century to the present day. Among the topics covered are the story of the stone in 'Folke-stone', the town's role in defending the nation from invasion through the ages, the clifftop source of Folkestone's Victorian water supply, how a medieval monarch tamed the local piratical fishermen into a naval force, the riot to free smugglers from Folkestone Gaol in 1820, the First World War aerial bombardment that left nearly 100 dead, and much more.With tales of remarkable characters, unusual events and tucked-away or disappeared historical buildings and locations, Secret Folkestone will appeal to all those with an interest in the history of this town on the Kent coast.

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Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 96 pages. 9.21x6.51x0.55 inches. In Stock.

Soft Cover. Condizione: Small traces of use. 160 pp. Photographs in b/w.

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paperback. Condizione: New.

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Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. Book.

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Paperback. Condizione: New. Folkestone's history goes back to the Anglo-Saxons and earlier settlements, and behind the façade of the elegant Edwardian resort, the port and today's thriving town and gateway to the Channel Tunnel lie many little-known and fascinating stories from its past. In Secret Folkestone, authors Terry Begent and Eamonn Rooney reveal the history beneath the surface of Folkestone from the foundation of the first nunnery in England by St Eanswythe in the seventh century to the present day. Among the topics covered are the story of the stone in 'Folke-stone', the town's role in defending the nation from invasion through the ages, the clifftop source of Folkestone's Victorian water supply, how a medieval monarch tamed the local piratical fishermen into a naval force, the riot to free smugglers from Folkestone Gaol in 1820, the First World War aerial bombardment that left nearly 100 dead, and much more.With tales of remarkable characters, unusual events and tucked-away or disappeared historical buildings and locations, Secret Folkestone will appeal to all those with an interest in the history of this town on the Kent coast.

Limited Edition of 500 copies. Paperback, in colour pictorial card covers; 192pp, with b/w illustrations throughout. No inscriptions or annotation. Light wear to the card covers, slight corner creasing to rear, otherwise a VG copy. (SHELF 9) ISBN: 0953074420 PLEASE NOTE: Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.** Pictures available upon request.** Visit our homepage for our shop opening hours. Over 20,000 books in stock - come and browse. PayPal, credit and most debit cards welcome. Books posted worldwide. For any queries please contact us direct.

Soft cover. Condizione: Good. Light vertical crease to front cover. Minor wear to some corners/edges. Pages remain very good and clean throughout. Shipping service: 1st class Royal Mail. Airmail used for orders outside of UK. Handling time: All books are dispatched the same or next working day.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original russet cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10½'' x 8¼'' ISBN 0850335965. Archive monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0850335965 KENT [Folkestone].

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Folkestone's history goes back to the Anglo-Saxons and earlier settlements, and behind the façade of the elegant Edwardian resort, the port and today's thriving town and gateway to the Channel Tunnel lie many little-known and fascinating stories from its past. In Secret Folkestone, authors Terry Begent and Eamonn Rooney reveal the history beneath the surface of Folkestone from the foundation of the first nunnery in England by St Eanswythe in the seventh century to the present day. Among the topics covered are the story of the stone in 'Folke-stone', the town's role in defending the nation from invasion through the ages, the clifftop source of Folkestone's Victorian water supply, how a medieval monarch tamed the local piratical fishermen into a naval force, the riot to free smugglers from Folkestone Gaol in 1820, the First World War aerial bombardment that left nearly 100 dead, and much more.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Folkestone's history goes back to the Anglo-Saxons and earlier settlements, and behind the façade of the elegant Edwardian resort, the port and today's thriving town and gateway to the Channel Tunnel lie many little-known and fascinating stories from its past. In Secret Folkestone, authors Terry Begent and Eamonn Rooney reveal the history beneath the surface of Folkestone from the foundation of the first nunnery in England by St Eanswythe in the seventh century to the present day. Among the topics covered are the story of the stone in 'Folke-stone', the town's role in defending the nation from invasion through the ages, the clifftop source of Folkestone's Victorian water supply, how a medieval monarch tamed the local piratical fishermen into a naval force, the riot to free smugglers from Folkestone Gaol in 1820, the First World War aerial bombardment that left nearly 100 dead, and much more.With tales of remarkable characters, unusual events and tucked-away or disappeared historical buildings and locations, Secret Folkestone will appeal to all those with an interest in the history of this town on the Kent coast.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains 94 pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. KENT [Folkestone].

8vo. 9 x 6.5 inches. 95 + [1] pp. In pictorial wrapper. As new condition. Illustrated throughout in colour and sepia, including maps and plans. Decorated by publisher's device on title page. A new study by local historians, Terry Begent and Eamonn Rooney, which uncovers many little known and fascinating stories from the past of Folkestone. These include the foundation of the first nunnery in England by St. Eanswythe in the seventh century, speculations on the Saxon moot stone, the early water supply, the town's role as a limb of the Cinque Ports, Frontline Folkestone and the town's defences, the visits of Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth in the sixteenth century, some distinguished Folkestonians, including William Harvey and Walter Tull, the Cross Channel ferry port and the Channel Tunnel, the reception of the Belgian refugees in 1914 and the German Gotha air raid of May 1917. KENT FOLKESTONE KENT - EAST KENT TOWNS HISTORY WW1 ILLUSTRATED KENT.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original russet cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. Quarto 10½'' x 8¼'' ISBN 0850335965. Archive monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. SIGNED dedication by the author to the title page 'For Fred Taylor, with Best Wishes Charles Whitney.' Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0850335965 KENT [Folkestone].

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original russet cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. Quarto 10½'' x 8¼'' ISBN 0850335965. Archive monochrome illustrations throughout. Hint of tanning to the closed page edges. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper again with slight tanning of the paper to the edges of the inner flaps, not price clipped. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Not only is the book SIGNED by the author to the half-title page, it is also SIGNED by all three photographer's of the photographic material: Eamonn Rooney, Alan Taylor, and Roy Wilson. Member of the P.B.F.A. KENT [Folkestone].

8vo. 6 x 8.5 inches. 158 + [1] pp. Illustrated throughout by black and white photographs, including frontispiece. The second volume in the series. Now out of print. KENT FOLKESTONE KENT - EAST KENT HISTORY ILLUSTRATED PHOTOGRAPHS KENT.