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Little bit of history for you of Bognor Regis.

Bognor Regis is a seaside coastal resort located within West Sussex in the South of England and one of the oldest recorded Saxon place names in Sussex. In a document of 680AD it is referred to as Bucgan ora meaning Bucge's (a female Saxon name) shore, or landing place. In more recent times it was know as just ''Bognor'' and up until the 18th century, was just a fishing village and was also used by smugglers.

Bognor, latterly to be called Bognor Regis as it is now known, was first created as a seaside resort by of Sir Richard Hotham.

In the summer of 1784, a London Hatter, Sir Richard Hotham - (MP for Southwark at the time) decided to try the re-cuperative qualities of sea air and headed for this part of Sussex. He found that the climate of the south coast had many benefits. He was so taken with the area that, having retired from politics, he decided to build his own mansion here, named ''Bognor Lodge'' (now Hotham Park House) and dreamed of building a new fashionable seaside resort. It was Sir Richard Hotham (1722-1799) an English 18th century property develop/sir-richard-hotham-bognor-regiser who turned Bognor into a seaside resort.

Over time he bought up around 1600 acres of land and started to build large terraced houses to attract the wealthier visitor to his ''new'' seaside resort, and his ultimate goal was to attract the then King and/or Prince of Wales. Sir Richard Hotham died in Bognor in March 1799 and is buried at St. Mary Magdalene Church in South Bersted. Over the next hundred years or so, Bognor grew and tourism came to the town.

His house can still be seen today within the grounds of Hotham Park.

The Duke and Duchess of York visited the town in 1900 to open two convalescent homes in Clarence road. They returned in 1929 as King George V and Queen Mary, as Bognor was chosen as the favoured place for King George V to convalesce. He and the Queen stayed at Craigwell House (the private home of Sir Arthur du Cros) in Aldwick for four months. With the Kings health restored, his reign continued for a further seven years. The Royal Convalescence attracted the worlds press. A long line of Royal visitors came to Bognor - including the Kings three year old granddaughter, Princess Elizabeth.

The greatest accolade came in June 1929 when the King approved the suffix "Regis", and as a result, Bognor became known as ''Bognor Regis''. Bognor Regis has seen many changes during its history. Many of these changes were in the 1970’s when many old original buildings were demolished. It has to be said though, that in the early days of Bognor Regis (after the Kings visits) tourism really took off.

As a seaside resort it had the sun, the sea, the sand and, one of the best stretches of coastal sands around at that, as well as wonderful Victorian architecture adorning the seafront, culminating with the pier which once was the landing place for paddle steamers.

So, the rumor holds that, after being told he could recuperate in the seaside town of Bognor Regis, the king's last words were “Bugger Bognor.” In a private journal, the king's physician wrote that George V's last words were “God damn you.”

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Tonight has become available if anyone would like a last minute fantastic deal when booking directly with me. From £100 for one night stay depending on number of guests.

To book call Peter on 07879452335, or message directly on here.

Have this weekend free at the apartment if anyone wants a relaxing stay in beautiful Bognor Regis? £120 a night when booking directly with me for up to four guests staying.

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Bognor Regis museum is like stepping back in time. Good place to visit while staying at the apartment

Have managed to make superhost again whoop whoop.

We have some great deals on through October and November. Stay at the apartment for £150 a night for four sharing two bedroom's. Will be even cheaper for couples at £120 a night when booking directly through me.

To book call Peter on 07879452335. Or message me directly on here.

Have a last minute fantastic bargain for tonight and tomorrow night at £120 a night to stay in the apartment for up to four guests. That's over 50% saving on the normal night stay.

If interested message me directly on here. Or call me on 07879452335

Awesome day here in Bognor Regis listing to the band's playing on the esplanade. As well as great street food being sold in glorious sunshine

The little sailboat looking lovely in the sunshine.

We now make it as easy as possible to get to us with our shuttle service between Goodwood, Gatwick, and Heathrow for those staying at the apartment.
For more information on this service send us a message on here. Or call Peter on 07879452335.

Got a last minute cancellation for tonight if anyone would like a night away here at the apartment? If interested call or message me on here. Price depends on how many staying but will be a lot cheaper than booking.com or Airbnb.

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On the 25th August it's our on the end of the peir firework display. One not to be missed.

Another glorious day in beautiful Bognor Regis.
With the sea out and hot we now have a lovely sandy beach. And the train running as normal along the promenade.