Ruins, Remains and Relics: Sussex

by Christopher Horlock

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.

96 pages, Paperback

Published August 15, 2022

Reviews

[Arha · Rating 3 out of 5]

A wonderful little book that introduces you to the many secrets that lie within the area of Sussex. Bought it for a project that will take place in East Sussex and it has certainly served its purpose—the many locations that the book showcases are mysterious and full of mythos, with stories ranging from the very mundane to the peculiar and bizarre.

It is also a very enjoyable and light read that feels particularly relevant when one lives in a world that disconnects us more and more from our surroundings. Books like this help to keep oneself grounded, staring in awe at what was before, the stories that remain, and acknowledge the past that’s embedded in the present.

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting little book with some lovely pictures and anecdotes of out of the way archaeological remains and ruins in Sussex, but I found it hard to follow as the book didn't seem to be organised in any particular way. It might have been easier had it had some order, whether historical, geographical or alphabetical. Maybe it had, but I couldn't discern it.

[Peter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable selection of stories about the history of Sussex.