Seaward Sussex: The South Downs from End to End

Name: Seaward Sussex: The South Downs from End to End
Author: Edric Holmes

By Edric Holmes

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An illustrated travel and local‑history guide that leads readers across the South Downs and adjoining coastal country, combining landscape description with antiquarian and archaeological observation. It surveys villages, churches and historic buildings, supplies geological and topographical plans, and provides an architectural glossary to assist in dating structures. Practical route information, maps and sketches accompany notes on monuments and memorials, while appendices summarize railway and road approaches and the region's physical structure for visitors and students of local history.

About the Author

Edric Holmes

Edric Holmes was an English author and explorer known for his detailed observations of the English countryside. His notable works include "Seaward Sussex: The South Downs from End to End," which captures the beauty and character of the South Downs region, and "Wanderings in Wessex: An Exploration of the Southern Realm from Itchen to Otter," where he explores the landscapes and cultural heritage of Wessex. Holmes's writings reflect a deep appreciation for nature and a desire to document the scenic and historical significance of rural England.