The History of Hailsham's War Memorial and the Lives of the 123 men named on it

An illustrated history of Hailsham's War Memorial and a record of the lives and military actions of the men of Hailsham, in Sussex, who died for King and Country in both the First (1914-18) and Second (1939-45) World Wars and whose names are recorded on the Memorial in the High Street, Hailsham.

Researched and Written by Local Historian, Dave Dyer

172 pages fully illustrated - Price £9.00  

(+ £2.50 p & p, if required)

Note - 50% of the net profits (after small commission) from each book (Approx. £1) will be donated to the “Royal British Legion” and 25% (Approx. 50p) to “Thank the Forces”.

Available from 1st November 2011 onwards

Either DIRECT from the Author (by using the link below)

  enquiries@theheroesofhailsham.co.uk

Or LOCALLY from one of the following:

1.      Hailsham Town Council, ‘Inglenook’, Market  Street,  Hailsham

2.      Hailsham Pavilion, George Street, Hailsham (No selling commission charged)

3.     J & R News, Vicarage Field, Hailsham (No selling commission charged)

4.      W.H. Smith Ltd, Vicarage Field, Hailsham

5.          “Thank the Forces”, Community Cabin, North Street, Hailsham

6.          Costcutter stores, South Road, Hailsham (No selling commission charged)

7.    Village Information Centre, Herstmonceux (No selling commission charged)

8.    W.H.Smith Ltd, 110 Terminus Road, Eastbourne

9.   On The Go Books, High Street, Polegate (No selling commission charged)

Also advertised on-line  on websites such as Amazon, Waterstones, W.H.Smith, CPIBookDelivery, etc.

This book is an unwritten chapter of Hailsham's History. It is invaluable for anyone interested in either the local history of Hailsham and the surrounding Sussex villages or military history. 

Paul Reed, a leading military historian specialising in the First and Second World Wars, has independently reviewed this book. His comments are to be found on the following website: -

 http://sommecourt.wordpress.com/2011/11/17/the-heroes-of-hailsham/

Donations made to date: £450 to Royal British Legion and £225 to Thank The Forces