HAMPSHIRE HEADLINES

Softcover. The author looks at news stories from the County's past which made the national newspaper headlines of the day. Whether they caused excitement, celebration or horror, they all made front page news and many had nationwide implications. The collection includes the bravery of diver William Walker - the saviour of Winchester Cathedral; Great Britain's jubilant victory in the 1929 Schneider Trophy race over the Solent; the horrific murder in Alton of 'Sweet Fanny Adams', and the fiery attack on Southampton in the blitz of the Second world War. There is also an account of the enduring mystery of Commander Lionel Crabb, who vanished whilst diving near Russian warships in Portsmouth Harbour in 1956. Illus., Bibliog. and Index. F. with no creasing to covers.