Old Hastings Preservation Society was founded in 1952 to promote the permanent preservation of buildings of beauty/historic interest, especially in Hastings & St. Leonards and foster an appreciation of the history of Hastings. We encourage and record research which supports our objectives. Good architecture, design and town planning is encouraged. In 1956 we founded the Hastings Fishermen’s Museum open daily in Rock-a-Nore Road and more recently Hastings History House.
Monday 31 July 2017
Saturday 29 July 2017
Friday 21 July 2017
Cemetery Update
New Stories
The Job Family - watchmakers, silversmiths, clock & watch repairers
- Joseph & Charlotte Job & son Adam Pentecost Job
- Susannah, James Hadden Job and daughter Susan son of James Hadden
- Joseph Hadden & Maria Job - son of Joseph
- Rebecca & Kerenhappuch Job - daughters of Joseph
- Schmalz, Gustave & Margaret - retired German consul and merchant, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Parents of artist John Wilson [Carmichael] Schmalz
Recent Stories
The Bray Family:
- John & Elizabeth Bray et al– Local baker
- Bertram Bray - their son, organist at St Peter’s, St Leonards
- John & Agnes Bray - et al Bertram’s brother (& employer) Aldermn/Auctioneer, Estate Agent
- Cicely Evelyn Garrod, née Bray - daughter of John & Agnes, decorated nurse, WW1.
Sunday 16 July 2017
OHPS OTC Walks & Talks
Friday 14 July 2017
Friday 9 June 2017
Thursday 8 June 2017
Postcards from the Seaside - £15
Edwardian Views of Hastings & St Leonards photographed by J.Lévy, Sons & Co. Paris
Available from Hastings History House, 21 Courthouse Street, 01424424744
Tuesday 6 June 2017
Cranbrook anyone?
HASTINGS & ST. LEONARDS SOCIETY
Group outings, 2017
Our next Heritage-focused group outing is to Cranbrook, with hosts Cranbrook Museum, on Thursday 6 July.
Agenda to include visit to Museum (with optional guided tour), visit to St. Dunstan’s Church, visit to Union Windmill and guided walk around Cranbrook.
Cost of the outing is £13 per person. There are no admittance charges to any of the venues, but Individuals are requested to make appropriate donations.
Pick ups in Ore Village, Hastings Old Town, Hastings Town Centre, Warrior Square and Silverhill. Times to be confirmed. (Due at Cranbrook for 11 a m; depart 4 p m.)
To book or for further information e-mail: hstlsoc@gmail.com
Saturday 3 June 2017
Friday 2 June 2017
Rocklands again!
Erection of 13 ground based solar panels | Rocklands Private Caravan Park, Rocklands Lane, Hastings
Tuesday 25 April 2017
Saturday 15 April 2017
Advance Warning - May Day starts in April!
Morris dancers will be in town April 28th - 30th and the procession will be on 1st May.
The Morris Dance Eucharist will be in St Clements, 10am, Sunday April 30th.