A Brief Look At Eastbourne

A Brief Look At Eastbourne - East Sussex

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 region has great historical importance especially due to the different settlers that have come over the years. Excavation sites in the town and its surrounding land have found Stone Age artifacts and remains of Roman settlements.

In the 19th century, with the new railways, the town increased in popularity very quickly. Railway systems allowed for the town to grow commercially as a seaside town. This reputation was sealed by the visit of the royals, George V and Queen Mary, during this period.

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.

The town has recovered from these damages and is yet again a very popular seaside town for vacationers. It is commonly used by visitors that are taking a short vacation in the country. There are a few annual events that the region is famous for. Amongst these are the International Women's Open tennis contest and an airshow in association with the Red Arrows.

Politically, Eastbourne swings between Conservative and the Liberal Democrats. The town is divided into nine wards governed at local level by three councilors each. The Mayor is traditionally chosen from the party in rule but adopts a more ceremonial than political 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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