Thursday, 2 August 2012

“Beside the Seaside”


Talks at the History House

Friday 3rd August
 Ken Brooks

at 4.30pm
Tickets £2 - can be booked


Wednesday, 1 August 2012

“Punch & Judy – Pepys, Puppets & Pertinent Particulars


Talks at the History House

Thursday 2nd August 
Marilyn Saklatvala

at 4.30pm
Tickets £2 - can be booked

Tuesday, 31 July 2012

“Counterpoint –Smugglers and the Law”


Talks at the History House

Wednesday 1st August
 Christine Hayward

at 4.30pm
Tickets £2 - can be booked

Monday, 30 July 2012

“Taking a dip at Hastings”


Talks at the History House
Tuesday 31st July
 Brian Lawes

at 4.30pm
Tickets £2 - can be booked

“Exploring the Architecture of All Saints Street”


Walks from the History House
Tuesday 31st July with John Shirlaw 

Meet at Hastings History House
Walks are limited to 20 people
Tickets £3 - can be booked

Saturday, 28 July 2012

“Piers of Hastings and St Leonards”


Talks at the History House
Sunday 29th July
 John Hodges

at 4.30pm
Tickets £2 - can be booked 

Friday, 27 July 2012

“Digging and more - exciting discoveries in local archaeology


Talks at the History House
Saturday 28th, July 
Lynn Cornwell
at 4.30pm
Tickets £2 - can be booked

Old Town Carnival Week at Hastings Fishermen’s Museum


“A Centenary Celebration” The First 100 Years of RX 278 ’Enterprise
From Saturday 28th July
The RX 278 ‘Enterprise’ is the main exhibition in the Fishermen’s Museum and the display will include the history of the boat at sea and how it came to be in the Museum. It will include oral reminiscences from a fisherman who sailed her.

Monday, 16 July 2012

For those who are in Hastings for Olympic Torch Day and who are looking for other activities, don't miss the Old Hastings Preservation Society guided walk on Tuesday 17th July, starting at the top of the West Hill Lift, by the cafe, at 2.30pm.

The walk proceeds gently downhill and around the Old Town, taking about 90 minutes.

Just turn up, the walk is free,though donations to the charity are welcome.

Friday, 6 July 2012

Exploring Hastings Cemetery - Guided Walks

Meet at Cemetery Gates on The Ridge

15th July - 2.30 PM

19th August - 2.30 PM

9th September - 11 AM

9th September - 2.30 PM (Nature Walk)

If you are interested in helping with the Cemetery Project please contact Anne Scott at Hastings History House, 21 Courthouse Street,
Tel: 01424 424744
Email: ohps@ohps.org.uk



Friday, 29 June 2012

New Book - Hastings, Romanticism & Picturesque Tourism. 1780 - 1850

Illustrated, £4 - (+ P&P if relevant)

“Lost Roads of the Old Town”


Walks from the History House

Mon 30th July 3pm
 and
 Wed 1st August 5.30pm

Meet at Hastings History House
Walks are limited to 20 people
Tickets £3 - can be booked

Sunday, 24 June 2012

Stonemasons Walk


Monday 25th at 6pm, meet in the Cemetery (The Ridge) car park
The gates will be shut at that time so you will need to park outside
Let's all wish for a fine night!