Geoff
Hutchinson was born in Hastings in 1942 and has lived in East Sussex all his
life.
He has a tremendous enthusiasm for local history and the colourful
characters associated with it.
His biography of the eccentric squire of Brightling
'Fuller of Sussex' has received much acclaim and his books have proved popular
with all ages and have led to him making many contributions to radio and television.
Geoff
enjoys lecturing on the subjects covered in his books and has, over the past
10 years, built a considerable reputation as a lively and entertaining speaker.
Geoff lives at Brede, near Rye.
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The
battle which changed the course of English history
- £1.99 (
Also available in French)
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The
story of 'Mad Jack' Fuller, The Georgian squire of Brightling
- £5.95
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The
tragic tale of the loss of the Rye Harbour lifeboat with all hands
in 1928 - £2.50
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The
life of the famous author and poet who, for the last 34 years
of his life, lived at Batemans near Burwash - £2.50
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LIST OF GEOFF'S
BOOKS
FULLER OF SUSSEX
The story of 'Mad Jack' Fuller, The Georgian squire of Brightling
- £5.95
RUDYARD KIPLING - AND INTRODUCTION
The life of the famous author and poet who, for the last
34 years of his life, lived at Batemans near
Burwash - £2.50
GREY OWL-THE HASTINGS
INDIAN
The remarkable tale of Archie Belaney, born in Hastings
and who found fame in Canada during the
1930's as an Indian writer, lecturer and conservationist
- £2.50
BAIRD THE PIONEER OF
TELEVISION
The story of John Logie Baird, whose early experiments
in television were carried out in the town
of Hastings - £2.50
THE MARY STANFORD DISASTER
The tragic tale of the loss of the Rye Harbour lifeboat
with all hands in 1928 - £2.50
THE BATTLE OF
HASTINGS 1066 A BRIEF HISTORY
The battle which changed the course of English history
- £1.99
( Also available in French)
MARTELLO TOWERS - A
BRIEF HISTORY
Erected during the Napoleonic wars to defend the coastline
of England - £2.50
THE ROYAL MILITARY
CANAL -A BRIEF HISTORY
Another aspect of the south coast defensive plan during
the Napoleonic Wars - £2.50
PITT THE YOUNGER - AN INTRODUCTION
A potted history of the youngest ever Prime Minister, who
instigated the building of the Martello
Towers and Military Canal - £2.50
THE LOVERS' SEAT- FAIRLIGHT
GLEN
Exploring the true story. the myths and legends of this
long-gone beauty spot - £2.50
AN INTRODUCTION
TO HASTINGS AND ST LEONARDS
A brief but thorough guide to this historic town -
£2 50
BIDDY THE TUBMAN
The story of a wonderful Old Town character - £1.50
Available from local bookshops,
Hastings Information Centre. Rye Heritage Centre,
Battle TIC, Hastings Museum,
and Fishermens Museum
or contact: 01424 882192 or
e-mail: jgmilluk@yahoo.co.uk