Mick Hymans Books

The author reflects on over 60 years of life in Eastbourne, highlighting the town's evolution through personal observations. They reminisce about once-thriving shops and businesses, like Louis G. Ford and Woolworths, which have since faded into memory. The narrative captures a sense of nostalgia and the bittersweet nature of change within the community, illustrating both the positive and negative transformations that have shaped Eastbourne over the decades.

Brighton's history is explored in depth, appealing to both dedicated scholars and casual readers. The book offers insights and engaging narratives that cater to a wide audience, making it accessible for anyone curious about the city's past.

This book follows the history of bus services in Eastbourne, from horse-drawn stage to the present day. Concentrating on Eastbourne Buses Ltd, formally Eastbourne Borough Council Transport Department (the first municipal bus company in the world!), it follows the story right up to date with the controversial take over by Stagecoach. Author Mick Hymans, a long-time driver for Eastbourne Buses, was given unparalleled access to the firm’s considerable archive by the former directors and has used these as well as articles in the local press, council minutes, and his own experiences to write the book. This book chronologically reveals the people, the events, and the vehicles shaping the history of buses in Eastbourne over the last century.

`I remember how excited I was when I saw my first diesel. It was the talk of all the trainspotters at the junior school.'Author Mick Hymans' excitement soon turned to resentment as diesels replaced his beloved steam engines.