The surfing tribe : a history of surfing in Britain / by Roger Mansfield ; edited by Sam Bleakley, Chris Power
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Credit LineMansfield, Roger
Object numberBKS.399
DescriptionThe Surfing Tribe tells the full story of the history of surfing in Britain. It explains how a quirky seaside pastime transformed itself over seven decades into a phenomenally popular sport and lifestyle. From Newquay to Newcastle and from Jersey to Swansea, the origins of Britain's separate surfing tribes are revealed. All the top British surfers from the various eras are profiled, including Rod Sumpter, Gordon Burgis, 'Tigger' Newling, Pete Jones, Nigel Veitch, Linda Sharp, Nigel Semmens, Carwyn Williams, and Russell Winter. The book also charts the evolution of British surfboards, and looks back at the films and magazines that have portrayed British surfing over the decades.On View
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