Eastbourne Detectives have been operating in Eastbourne and Greater London / Home Counties for almost 20 years.
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In the wake of the fall of France in 1940, Eastbourne’s population fell sharply as this part of the south coast was considered a likely invasion zone.
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Eastbourne is a large town and borough in East Sussex, within the historic County of Sussex.
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Eastbourne is on the south coast of England between Brighton and Hastings.
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Eastbourne is situated at the eastern end of the chalk South Downs alongside the high cliff at Beachy Head.
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Eastbourne emerged in the early 19th century as a seaside resort, assisted by the arrival of the railway in 1849.
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Prior to Eastbournes Victorian development, the area consisted of the estates of the Duke of Devonshire and others.
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Eastbourne's earliest claim as a seaside resort was a summer holiday visit by four of King George III's children in 1780.
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Eastbourne was badly bombed thus gaining it the dubious reputation of being ‘the most raided town in the southeast’.
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Thousands of Canadian soldiers were stationed in and around Eastbourne from the summer of 1941 to the run-up to D-Day.
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The sheltered position of Eastbourne behind the cliff contributes to Eastbourne's title of sunniest place in Great Britain.
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Eastbourne’s reputation for health and sea breezes was a factor leading to the establishment of many private boarding schools in the 19th century.
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Although Eastbourne has some industrial trading estates, it is essentially a seaside resort and derives its main income from tourism.
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Eastbourne's facilities include four theatres, numerous parks, a bandstand and museums.
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The focus of the tourism trade is Eastbournes four miles of shingle beach.
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Eastbourne has a rare, working camera obscura.
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Eastbourne has an estimated population of 99,400 as of 2011.
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Eastbourne's climate, quiet charm and elegance have contributed to its popularity as a retirement destination.
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The number of resident pensioners in Eastbourne exceeds the national average.
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The South Downs dominate Eastbourne and can be seen from most of the town.
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