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| History And Background Of Eastbourne - East Sussex |
| Written by Frederick Hoymer | |||
| Thursday, 10 December 2009 09:59 | |||
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The town of Eastbourne is in East Sussex, England. It lies near the coast and the population size is approximately 97 000. Records have shown that people have occupied this region since the Stone Age. The town was initially made up of four small villages, which then united to form one town.
The town of Eastbourne is in East Sussex, England. It lies near the coast and the population size is approximately 97 000. Records have shown that people have occupied this region since the Stone Age. The town was initially made up of four small villages, which then united to form one town. The area surrounding Eastbourne has been inhabited throughout history. Many artifacts and remains of the Stone Age have been found in excavation sites in the region. There are also Roman sites that have been found in the boundary of East Sussex. The town grew very quickly in the 19th century when the railway lines were introduced. It allowed the town to grow its tourist industry. The town was visited by the royals of the period, sealing its appeal as a seaside resort. Eastbourne saw many changes during the Second World War when its fortunes changed. The town was anticipated to be in the war zone after the invasion of France. Due to its coastal location, the town was affected badly by the air raids during the war and many people took shelter away from the coastal area. During this period, the town suffered a great deal and many historical buildings were damaged or destroyed. Today, tourism provides the town with one its biggest sources of income and employment. The town is very popular for short breaks but hotels in the area can be fully occupied during events such as the International Women's Open tennis tournament. One of the major annual events that take place here is the 4-day international airshow, 'Airbourne' in association with Red Arrows. With respect to politics, the town is mainly Conservatives or Liberal Democrat supporters and swings between these two parties. The town is made up of nine wards, which are governed by a body of councilors. The party in power traditionally elects the town mayor, who serves a ceremonial role. The population of Eastbourne is mostly indigenous white; they make up around 90 per cent of the town. The minority groups include Chinese, Asian, Greek and minority white groups such as Russian, Polish and some others. The biggest minority group is the Chinese population. The town is also very well liked by pensioners; thus making the region a popular retirement home. According to the 2001 consensus, people over the age of 60 make up over a quarter of its population. This is very high when you compare it to the national average of 18 per cent in the UK.
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