Friday, 9 January 2015

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.

A linked list of the people so far recorded who gave their lives as a result of World War One (the Great War), who are recorded in the common wield, not in the CWG areas, (apart from a few exceptions) can be found here

Deaths in 1915:

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

image

Monday, 22 December 2014

Can you name anyone in these photos?

Probably the Hastings & St Leonards Carnival for the Hospital – but what year?

Any information, guess etc. you can offer will be welcome.

Click on image to see in separate window.

image

image

image

image

Friday, 5 December 2014

This lovely book, “The Ridge”, full of photos and illustrations, would make a grand Christmas present

image

£12.50

Available from Hastings History House
21 Courthouse Street

01424 424744

Email: ohpscontact[@]gmail.com [Please remove square brackets!]

Monday, 3 November 2014

Victoria Seymour launches her 10th modern social history book at the Hastings History House

L-R Deputy Mayor Judy Rogers, Mayor Bruce Dowling, Victoria Seymour and Keith Ridley, editor Hastings Observer series. SUS-141020-072905001

Award-winning historian

Looking Back on Hastings was launched during the recent Hastings Week celebrations at the Hastings History House in the Old Town.

The book is priced £9.99 is available from the History House

Saturday, 1 November 2014

Latest from Friends of Hastings Cemetery

New -

Deaths in 1914:

Cemetery Trail Leaflet

Friday, 31 October 2014

New e-book - A smuggling adventure set in 1820s Hastings

In The Wake Of Amy Coaster: A smuggling adventure set in 1820s Hastings [Kindle Edition]

Rebecca Shalfield (Author)


Kindle Price:
£1.92 includes VAT* & free wireless delivery via Amazon Whispernet


    Friday, 3 October 2014

    Saturday 11th October 2014

    image

    5.30 - Talk – Virginia Hinze – Sussex Gardens Trust – including Hastings & St Leonards Project

    £2.50

    Refreshments available