A concise history of Wells-next-the-Sea from its earliest recorded history through to the calling of the last of the seagoing traders at the end of the 20th century and its new life as both holiday destination, marina and harbour for the North Sea wind farm industry.
Wells-next-the-Sea, whilst no longer the malting centre and busy trading port that it once was, remains a popular home and favourite holiday destination for many. This title in the ‘Town and Village History’ series provides a concise history of the development of the town from its earliest recorded history as the town of Guella, through to the calling of the last of the seagoing traders at the end of the 20th century and its new life as both holiday destination, marina and harbour for the North Sea wind farm industry.
Roger Arguile has been a lawyer and a parish priest. Brought to Wells-next-the-sea by his wife’s family in 1980, he has lived here permanently since 2007. His interests cover the influence of external events on a community, the importance of technical inventions and economics, but also what people thought and believed.
Since coming to Wells, Roger has published a number of books on the history of the town which are popular with both residents and visitors and is active in local politics.
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