This intriguing selection of over 200 photographs brings to life the ancient Cinque Port of Hythe. For centuries the town has been at the forefront of our defense against invaders. It sent eleven ships against the Spanish Armada, and a long line of Martello Towers were built to repel Napoleon's forces. The many engravings and photographs in this book give a graphic portrait of a bygone age, from the soldiers of the School of Musketry, to the windmills that fanned the town. In this wonderful volume the authors capture the essence of the serenity of the town, a serenity that has remained through changing times.
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