New Exhibition – The America Ground

Hastings History House
21 Courthouse Street

“2 for 1” Limited offer on David Russell Pubs and The Swan Books

The Pier Information Hub

The Hub is situated in the entrance to the Old White Rocks Baths on the promenade just to the east of the Pier.   Email us.

The Hub
White Rock
Hastings
TN34 1JY

It will be in use until the pier opens in spring 2015 and is the place to come for all the latest updates and to take part in activities relating to the pier.  Drop in to find out more about the pier, its history, the restoration work and future plans.

The Hub is staffed by HPC staff and volunteers.

Opening times

Wednesday 1pm to Saturday 10am to 4pm

Displays and activities

Our displays and activities for Spring 2014 will focus on the history of the pier and in particular the engineering and construction.

Regular activities

Wednesday mornings: Archive group.

Do you have an old photo of the pier, a ticket from a concert, a memory of an event on the pier? Would you be willing to share them with us?  Drop in on a Wednesday morning and our archive group will be able to take a copy of your photo or record your memories to go into our digital archive.  We would particularly welcome any photos that show the structure of the pier.

Thursday mornings: Storytelling & other activities for Under 5s

Friday mornings: Dog-friendly session

A special session at which dogs are welcome.*  Water and dog biscuits will be available.

Access

The Hub has a ramp and is accessible to wheelchair users.

*Guide and assistance dogs are welcome at all sessions

Friends of Hastings Cemetery Update

http://friendsofhastingscemetery.org.uk/

New Stories:

• Bowser, Ida Thekla - WW1; journalist, author, VAD nurse
• Heritage, Audrey - from Bexhill; VAD Nurse, died aged 17; WW1
• Nquza, Jabez - South African Native Labour Corps; washed ashore after shipwreck.  WW1
• Penley, William Sidney - actor and theatre manager; performed locally.
• Tassell, Edward Victor, - local; WW1
• Thorpe, George Archibald - Mayor of Hastings 1874-5, 1883, 1886
• Twells, Alice - Worker, Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps; died in an accident[?] aged 18 years. Military funeral

Updated

Farrier Family - three sons killed in WW1, seven family members in forces.  Thomas Matthew Farrier - Unmarked grave. Added more photos and information.

Make A Difference! Saturday 5th April, Priory Meadow Shopping Centre

Date for your diaries

Saturday 14th June 2014

In Alexandra Park

Celebrations of 150 years of the first pleasure gardens there

Come along in Victorian Costume and add to the atmosphere

“End of the Pier Show”

If you missed this the last time around, or want to see it again – it is being shown on BBC2 (yes, nationally, so tell all your friends) at 5.30PM, Sunday 16th March

Talk tonight! Sorry for short notice

7 PM – History House

21 Courthouse Street

“Artists & Writers of Fairlight”

Friends of Hastings Country Park; talk by local historian Haydon Luke

Just had a preview and can highly recommend it.

What’s New in the Ancient Town of Winchelsea?

 

Recent Architecture & historical research with Richard Commoto

March 15th – 5.30 PM
Hastings History House
21 Courthouse Street
Tickets £2.50

Take a look at the website

This is a replacement for the OHPS website with which you may be familiar.

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An Artist in the Family – William Henry Borrow

– with James Cruttenden

Hastings History House
21 Courthouse Street

Tickets - £2.50 each

Saturday 22nd February 2014, 5.30PM

Book Sale! Book Sale!! Book Sale!!!

Saturday and Sunday – 15th and 16th February

Oh the weather outside is frightful
But the books are so delightful
And since you've no place to go
Give it a go!  Give it a go!! Give it a go!!!

You’ll find a warm welcome at The History House, 21 Courthouse Street, 11 – 4

Book Sale! 2014

Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th February 2014

Hastings History House
21 Courthouse Street

11am – 4pm each day

You’ve kindly given books, now come and buy what others have given!

BBC One - The End of the Pier Show

www.bbc.co.uk › Factual › History ‎

• Fri 7 Feb 2014 19:30 BBC One South East only  ...
• When Hastings Pier burnt down in 2010, many thought that was the end. This documentary celebrates the golden age of Britain's first purpose-built pleasure pier.
• Can Hastings Pier rise from the ashes and reinvent herself? ... In a celebration of the golden age of the British seaside pier, we follow the local campaign to save her. Can she rise from the ashes ...