Eastbourne

American

[eest-bawrn, -bohrn, -bern] / ˈist bɔrn, -boʊrn, -bərn /

noun

a seaport in East Sussex, in SE England.

Eastbourne British

/ ˈiːstˌbɔːn /

noun

a resort in SE England, in East Sussex on the English Channel. Pop: 106 592 (2001)

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It was later confirmed a 41-year-old man from Eastbourne in East Sussex had died.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026

Eastbourne has a fascinating history with one of life's most basic amenities: the toilet.

From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026

Thirty people were injured, two seriously, when the Southern 14:24 BST service from London Victoria to Eastbourne came off the tracks last Thursday.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

The rail company has advised people to travel to Eastbourne along the coast via Brighton.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

He answered me as follows:— “7 Lushington Road, Eastbourne, “Aug. 30, 90.

From The Story of Lewis Carroll Told for Young People by the Real Alice in Wonderland by Isa Bowman

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