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Legend tells that Eastbourne can never be destroyed because the 7th Duke of Devonshire left his heart here. The Nazi's had a good go. Eastbourne was one of the most bombed towns on the South Coast. They failed miserably. Even with all the modern buildings Eastbourne retains something unique, a special quality that's hard to define.A stroll anywhere along the promenade from Meads to Fisherman's Green will fill you with awe and admiration. The stunning Victorian architecture, the beautifully laid out boulevards, gardens and pier all add to Eastbourne's intoxicating mix.A dream, that started in the middle of the Victorian Era, continues to flourish to this day. Eastbourne still holds the accolade as one of the finest seaside resorts in the world. But how did the dream start? Where did it all begin? How were a few outlying hamlets and farmers fields so superbly redesigned to bring this empress of watering places to life?In Eastbourne, Building A Duke's Dream, world renowned author Alex Askaroff tells the story in his own unique style, reviving long forgotten characters from the town including the odd ghost, gruesome murder, sacred wells, smugglers, kings and queens, even a witch It is a tale not to miss.

Gizzleink is a troublesome leprechaun who causes havoc. He finds a way to become rich but it involves his old enemies, the fairies. Gizzleink is a chubby and loveable Leprechaun but his sneaky antics throws Ireland into recession.A great meeting is held to decide what to do about Gizzleink and decide how to bring balance back to the magical world of Ireland. From fairies to trolls, pixies to leprechauns this is a rollercoaster ride that will enchant adults and children around the world.

Little did his Quaker parents know, when the screams of their newborn child echoed around their little farmhouse near Ithaca, New York on September 3rd 1818, that they had ushered into the world the man who would go on to become the first pioneer of Canadian sewing machines and by 1875, the maker of the finest sewing machine in the world.While the largest battle in American legal history was taking place between the Sewing Machine Kings, Richard Mott Wanzer quietly slipped across the border into Canada and copied their machines Free from prosecution he flourished, as did the town of Hamilton where his factories were.Here for the first time is the story of one of the greatest sewing machine pioneers who grew from humble beginnings into an immensely wealthy entrepreneur and business man, THEN HE LOST THE LOT Brought to you by world renowned author Alex Askaroff.Alex Askaroff is considered one of the foremost experts in 19th Century sewing machines and their pioneers and has had Seven No1 New Releases on Amazon.

Here is a brief snapshot of a fascinating period in Luton history. It is difficult to imagine today that Luton was once the world centre of the Hat Industry, but for centuries that is exactly what it was. There was hardly a street that did not have a hat makers or someone connected to the hat trade in it. There was Olney's who manufactured straw Boaters, Lane's, who were the block makers that made the wooden blocks that hats went onto. Brightman's in Bute Street and Snoxell's in Frederick Street. A & C Simson of Guildford Street. As the hat industry crashed, one after another these business closed as the trade that had survived fire and famine, embargoes and even Napoleon's blockades slowly changed into a university town. Age old traditions taught to children before they could run, disappeared too. Legend tells that once there were more hat businesses in Luton than days of the year. 366 businesses from large factories to outworker combines plaiting straw for boaters. Here for the first time world renowned author Alex Askaroff brings Luton's history back to life with actual stories from hat makers and much more. Come on little journey and discover why some people really were as 'mad as a hatter'.

Walter Hunt was one of the most prolific inventors in American History. His inventions are still in use today. The safety pin, the sewing machine, the fountain pen, Walter invented just about everything from ice breakers for ships to repeating rifles, coffin nail machines, safety lamps, knife sharpeners, rope twisting machines, wood saws, heating stoves, self filling ink wells even bottle stops. The man had an inventive streak second to none.So why doesn't every school child know the name of this genius? We have all heard of Edison and Bell, Faraday, Voltaire and many more but Walter Hunt No. And more importantly why is he still so ignored. Find out why in this fascinating tale by world renowned author Alex Askaroff.

No1 NEW RELEASE, AMAZON Sept 2019. Grover & Baker made the finest 19th Century sewing machines in the world. Their spectacular and revolutionary models paved the way for the modern sewing machines that we use today. Here for the first time is the rise and fall of the most prestigious sewing machine makers in America, brought to you by world renowned author Alex Askaroff.

Master Craftsman and qualified engineer, Alex Askaroff grew up in the sewing trade and has spent a lifetime repairing all types of sewing machines, from the largest industrials to tiny toys. In short easy to follow instructions, with minimal wasteful diagrams, Alex walks you through the enigma of sewing machine tension adjustment. Alex's specialist insight into this minefield has already saved countless thousands unnecessary repair bills. This no frills 20 page booklet may be the best $5.99 you will ever spend.

World renowned author Alex Askaroff gives us his insight into one of the most useful inventions of the 19th Century. The humble sewing machine changed how we dressed, how we looked and how we acted. The simple invention that joined cloth had a profound effect on the World. Here we take a brief journey to bring you some of the fascinating characters who made it possible.

Before the sewing machine industry got off the ground in the middle of the 19th Century, there was a huge problem, one that would stifle, not only competition, but the birth of true mass production in America. During the 1850's sewing machine manufacture was crippled by a handful of extraordinary characters battling in court for their patent rights. These men, who created the largest fight in American legal history, became known by the periodicals of the day as the Sewing Machine Kings. They were engaged in the Great Sewing Machine Wars using any tactics to win. Here, for the first time, is their remarkable story and their even more remarkable solution.

In 1851 Isaac Singer brought onto the market the first practical sewing machine in history. He had combined all the ideas that had gone before to make a machine that actually worked. The result was explosive. By the 1870's the humble sewing machine had become the most wanted item on the planet. Why? Because with it, anyone could pop down their local market on Saturday and wear a new dress to church on Sunday Cheap material from the Northern Powerhouses, and the sewing machine, meant that beautiful clothes were no longer the sole domain of the upper classes. Here is the fascinating story of the rise and fall of Singer manufacturing in Britain, brought to you by world renowned author Alex Askaroff

The paperback includes unseen images and unique history direct from family members. It also has serial numbers from 1851 to 1904 and model classifications of Wheeler & Wilson sewing machines as well as oiling and maintenance. Nathaniel Wheeler and Allen Benjamin Wilson were once giants amongst the sewing machine pioneers. For a time they were known in the periodicals of the day as the Sewing Machine Kings. They battled with the other giants of the day including Elias Howe and the formidable Isaac Merritt Singer. At one point they were involved in the largest legal cases in American History. As their adverts boasted, during the 19th Century, Wheeler & Wilson really did create a stitch in time. Here for the first time is their remarkable history that shaped, not only sewing machines but American History. Brought to you by world renowned expert on antique sewing machines, Alex Askaroff. The Sewing Machine Pioneer Series are not to be missed. Alex Askaroff has had Eleven No1 New releases on Amazon.

No1 NEW RELEASE, No1 BESTSELLER (Amazon July 2018). The Magic Sewing Machine. A tale for all ages. Albert Cade, Sylko, his one-eyed dog and three naughty shop mice, Stinker, Squealer and Ragtail all live in a small tailors shop in Eastbourne. Albert is an old tailor with a secret, he has a magic sewing machine All his work is perfect and every stitch a dream. The machine is called Clackety Clara after the first owner, Great Aunt Clara, a court dressmaker. She made dresses for duchesses and queens and tales say she even made a dress for a little cleaning maid that became a princess called Cinderella. The books is crammed with wonderful characters including the fearsome Lady Iris Pratt, the awful mayor of Eastbourne, Arthur Crown, a group of singing pigeons and a local terror of a pub cat, Ophelia Dappleheart. Join Albert and Sylko on the best adventure of their lives. This story with enthrall readers of all ages with fun and excitement, even a little touch of danger.

This book should really be called Lucky Norman, for Norman's true life story follows a remarkable path through War & Peace. From 1920 until 2010 we follow the true story of Norman, from the cold North Atlantic convoys to the Normandy Landings we see Norman and his men. Then we carry on to The Mau Mau in Kenya and the swinging 1960's, and much more. This is a fascinating and often hillarious tale of one man and one life. For most of the 20th Century Norman had been involved in and witnessed a brave new world, a world in which we live today. Here is a biography of a modest man spanning over nine decades. Starting with the Spanish Flu and his birth in the bustling market town of St Neots, Cambridgeshire, through to the traumatic abdication of a king in 1936 and war. During WWII we find Norman on convoy duty in the cold waters of the North Atlantic, where death waits and U-Boats stalk the deadly waters. Later as Norman worked his way up through the ranks, the Normandy landings loomed ever closer. His life would hang on a knife edge as he participated in and witnessed the momentous events of June 1944. In war there are lighter moments as well and the liberation of one town led to a night of drunken enjoyment on wine from the Rothschild's vineyards. After freedom in Europe Norman's turbulent story continues. While other lucky servicemen were demobbed and went home to their loved ones Norman, now master and commander, was on a ship bound for the Far East and an encounter with the fearful Japanese. Even after hostilities Norman's amazing journey was far from over. We travel through Oxford where Roger Bannister was running around the track as the fastest man alive to the burning African sun and the dreaded Mau Mau. In peace we travel through the swinging 60's, World Cup fever in 1966 and work in one of the toughest comprehensive schools in the South of England. Through one of the most turbulent centuries this planet may ever have, from first to last, in war and peace, Norman's true story provides us with a unique portrait of one man's remarkable life.

No 1 NEW RELEASE NOV 2014. This is not a book about Singer sewing machines but Isaac Merritt Singer, the inventor of the first practical sewing machine in history and his incredible, and often haphazard story, that led to his greatest invention. The story of Isaac Merritt Singer is straight out of American folklore. Isaac ran away from a troubled home to a carnival passing through town. From living on his wits Isaac became one of the wealthiest men of his era, long before the likes of Carnegie, Ford and Rockefeller. Isaac's story is one of wars and women, when he died he was married to the most beautiful woman in Europe, 30 years his junior. In his will he named over 20 of his children, making each one rich beyond their wildest dreams. Isaac's inventions helped kick-start the growth that made America the first Super Power. His business techniques, salesmanship and entrepreneurial skill brought jobs to millions of people around the world and made Singer a household name. Isaac's story will blow your mind and may just be the best tale that has never made it to Hollywood.

Alex Askaroff has captivated readers for decades and gained a worldwide following. He has had Nine No1 New Releases on Amazon. Have I Got A Story For You is Alex's fifth book in his hugely popular 'On The Road Series'. The book continues his fascinating travels around the South East of England with more hilarious and enchanting tales. Alex's 'On The Road Series' is a unique collection of seven books written over the 40 years of his working life. The books are crammed with true stories that will have you spellbound. Alex's way with words and funny tales, wrapped with true incidents, facts, and even the odd ghost, will grab you from start to finish. BK1: Patches of Heaven, BK2: Skylark Country, Bk3: High Streets & Hedgerows, Bk4: Tales from the Coast, Bk5: Have I Got A Story For You, Bk6: Glory Days, BK7: Off The Beaten Track. In Have I Got A Story For You, we meet the Cavendish Poltergeist and the sailor who saved King Charles in Brighton. We meet Albert Blake who protected Eastbourne in March 1943 from the Luftwaffe and the ghost of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. From local war heroes and smugglers to ghostly goings on, the book is crammed with amazing stories and photographs. Some will make you laugh, some will make you cry, but all will have you captivated. Once again Alex Askaroff brings his magic to the page and captures England, its history and its people, as only he can. Renowned author, Alex Askaroff has a worldwide following. His Sewalot.com site is the No1 of its kind, attracting millions of visitors.

We all love stories don't we, especially true ones. For over 30 years Alex Askaroff has been carefully collecting and sharing priceless tales from his corner of England with his avid readers all over the globe. At last his long awaited next volume is finally here. In his eleventh published book he shows us once again that he is the master of the short story. We meet Little Sid, who earned his first medal cycling through The Blitz, even before he was old enough to go to war. We meet crazy farmers and mad dogs, great inventors and a host of wonderfully eccentric characters, from corrupt politicians, spies and naked gardeners to the Hastings schoolboy who fooled the world to become the most famous First Nation Indian alive.Alex Askaroff's way with words, his funny and thought provoking stories, and the wonderful Sussex characters he meets on his travels will leave you with a smile and a happy heart.Once again in Glory Days Alex has brought his unique magic to the page and captures England, its history and its people as only he can.