Bognor Regis West Sussex

A popular seaside resort located in the English county of West Sussex, Bognor Regis has a population of over 60,000 and was formerly just called “Bognor”, existing as a fishing village up until the 18th century when it was developed as a fashionable tourist resort. The “Regis” was added to the name after King George V used the resort for his convalescence in 1929, his supposed last words “bugger Bogner” are thought to have been misquoted. Bognor Regis Map.

English Towns – Fareham Hampshire

Lying between the cities of Southampton and Portsmouth, the town of Fareham in Hampshire has for many years been renowned for the production of bricks, tiles and chimney pots, which were made using the clay soil of the area. Located on the north-western tip of Portsmouth harbour Fareham also has a long maritime tradition with strong ties with the Royal Navy. Probably settled by the Romans during their occupation of Britain, it was known as Ferneham during the Norman era. Fareham underwent much development during the 1960’s and was popular for those wishing to escape the urban sprawls of Southampton and Portsmouth. Fareham Map.

Shanklin and Sandown

Two of the Isle of Wight’s most popular seaside resorts Sandown and Shanklin are situated side by side on the island’s south east coast. Sandown especially has been popular since Victorian times and many of its seafront hotels and guest houses date from these times. Both resorts have excellent sandy beaches and both are backed by wide promenades, Sandown has a traditional English pier, which now boasts an amusement centre. Sandown and Shanklin grew in popularity after the building of a railway line between Ventnor and Ryde. The two resorts experience a lovely climate which is generally better than the English mainland, which adds to their attraction. Shanklin Map.