The New Hastings Tapestry–apologies for late posting–you only have a week!

Celebrating the people of Hastings 2016. A new ‘tapestry’ of 950 panels is being commissioned to represent the people of Hastings. It will be displayed in St Clement’s Church in the Old Town to mark the 950th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings – and you can be a part of this inspirational project from St Clements.

Join in this unique new art work: you will dress your panel as yourself – and
together the panels will create a rich tapestry showing the people of
Hastings 2016. We are aiming to make 950 panels. Each completed
panel will form part of the sewn collage.

For more information contact 01424 422242, email office@oldtownparish.org.uk or see the Hastings 950 Tapestry Facebook page.

Cemetery Update

The next Cemetery Walk will be on 11th September, 2 PM, meet at the car park.

Why not rest, relax and reflect awhile, sitting on the OHPS / FoHC seat, located on EL, and take in the magnificent view.

Recent Stories:

• Brind, Frederick William & family - wine merchant & businessman, lived in St leonards for a number of years
• Brind, General Sir James G.C.B, R.A. - A much respected soldier in India, uncle of the above, lived in Upper Maze Hill for some years
• Kernot, Dr. George Charles & his wife Eliza - a very well known resident of Hastings, who died in Inverness.  He had a large circle of admiring friends and was popular with all he came. into contact.
• Ransford, Annie Cash - for 14 years Matron of  the Buchanan Hospital, died in a road accident.
• Rodwell, Rev. John Medows - a scholar and a linguist; lived in St Leonards for many years. Translated the Koran

St Mary in the Castle - ***EXHIBIT OPENING*** 1066: A Medieval Mosaic 13th August - 28th October 10am - 5pm

Please note the Cafe is currently open for coffee and drinks

1066: A Medieval Mosaic opens this Saturday in our Crypt Gallery.
Comprised of 3,000,000 pieces of spring steel the Medieval Mosaic holds the Guinness World Record as the largest steel mosaic. The artwork, measuring 64 metres in length and weighing 450 kg, is a complete re-creation of the Bayeux Tapestry and was created over 20 years by Michael Linton. In addition to the original scenes captured in the Bayeux Tapestry, father and daughter team Michael and Rachael Linton have combined their talents to create the untold stories of 1066. An 8 metre 'Finale' section, taking 5 years to research and complete, tells the story from the end of the Battle of Hastings to the crowning of William the Conqueror on Christmas Day 1066. The 22 metre insert, taking a further 8 years to complete, tells the story of the Battle of Fulford Gate and the Battle of Stamford Bridge which preceded the Battle of Hastings. This 33 year artistic odyssey has resulted in a truly unique masterpiece.

The exhibition will hang in our gallery until October 28th.
Entry is by donation.