Friday 2 January 2015

1066 Centre – A Public consultation

[email heather@grief64.fsnet.co.uk for more information or print form below and return to address listed]

A 1066 Centre would give Hastings a major new heritage attraction, and help boost the town’s economy. It is proposed that it will be home to a replica Bayeux tapestry, and also for the Hastings Embroidery.

It is envisaged that a 1066 Centre would give Hastings a major year-round attraction, appealing especially to visitors interested in culture and history.

It could also provide:

  • · a specialist library and research centre for Anglo-Norman studies, which could develop to become a specialist institution of Higher Education.
  • · Facilities for School parties
  • · A lecture theatre; hosting of conferences
  • · A specialist book and souvenir shop, and an outlet for handmade local crafts.
  • · The centre could be hired out for special events.

Possible sites, owned by HBC:

  1. · Summerfields Estate, near HMAG, John’s Place, Bohemia Road
  2. · White Rock Gardens – disused bowling greens
  3. · Site of Bohemia Mansion, currently occupied by Registrat of BDM etc. due to move shortly
  4. · West Hill, near Ladies’ Parlour

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