"the grave's a fine and private place…" exploring Hastings Cemetery

The cemetery was opened on 28th November 1856, the Church of England section being consecrated by Bishop Gilbert of Chichester, followed by a service in All Saints Church. The first burial was that of ‘Yorky’ Smith.

More information:

• Cemetery Trail Leaflet
• Hastings Crematorium
• Next Cemetery Walks

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 1914:

• Beaney, Charles Arthur and Albert Edward, both in the Navy, lost within six weeks of each other in 1914
• Shaw, Cuthbert Frank - born locally; WW1, KIA, 1914 aged 21
• Tompkins, Edgar James - Quartermaster Sergeant, regular soldier, served in South Africa and India.  Wife’s grave  - Edith Mary  - KIA, WW1, 1914
• The next cemetery walk will be on
  Sunday,  14th September
  2 PM

Stop Press! Book Sale this long weekend at the History House

Help us clear the shelves, come in and browse, and take away a bagful of esoteric and assorted books.

Friday – Monday
11 – 4
21 Courthouse Street

Prince Albert Statue

HLHG and History House volunteers are endeavouring to get the statue of Prince Albert back into the public domain.

The statue has been stored in an old greenhouse in Alexandra Park for many years.

It is proposed that it should be placed in the vicinity of the Town Hall and Priory Meadow.

The memorial of which the statue formed a part would have been 150 years old this year.

HBC want to know if the public support this proposal so if you do support it, please email blawes[at]talk21.com (replace at with @) and the Subject ‘Albert Statue, or drop a note into the History House for the attention of HLHG.

This is what you used to see……….

 

And now you see…..

One of the loveliest coastal views, stolen!

Follow the Herring–on The Stade until 12th August–well worth a look!

• Next Cemetery Walks

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.

For the past year and more FoHC members, especially Judith Dean,  have been recording the stories of those people 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.

Some particularly interesting stories from the CWG areas have however been included.

A linked list of the people so far recorded can be found here.

Where people are buried or remembered in overseas cemeteries, there is a link to photos and basic information.  (The idea originally was to see how many people from Hastings were buried in each cemetery, but this has not proved practicable.)

Each listed cemetery is linked to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemetery information.

If you know of others, or have more to add to a story please let FoHC know at info(at)friendsofhastingscemetery.org.uk [please substitute @ for at - this is to avoid spamming]

The next cemetery walks will be on

Sunday - 2 PM,

• 17th August
• 14th September

World War One Stories
WW1 Cemeteries & Memorials

Cemetery Walks

Correction to Friends of Hastings Cemetery website

Next walks will be

• Sunday 17th August 2 pm

• Sunday 14th September 2 pm

New Book - £11.95 Available at the History House

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      and an interesting donation!

Revised, updated and with new pictures.

New Book by Brian Lawes - £7.00

102 pages, many great photos

Available from the History House, 21 Courthouse Street
01424 424744
ohpscontact@gmail.com

Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, Admiral Lord Boyce in Hastings – 10th August 2014

 

Visit to Hastings History  House – 11 AM +

WINKLE ISLAND OPENING CEREMONY

 

Opening of OTCW Exhibitions, 26th July

10:30 to 11:30 on Sat, 26th Jul 2014

• The Cinque Ports – exploring the history of the Confederation.
• “Pageant of Heroes” – 1914. Celebrating history and the arts 100 years ago.
• The First World War – a small display of items from the period.

Hastings History House is open until 4pm. Entrance free but donations welcome, wheelchair accessible.

Have your got your OCTW Programme? Copies available all round town - £1 (or more) donation appreciated.

….and lots in the History House, 21 Courthouse Street

New Publications

   New edition, updated & expanded - £3   Almost 400 pages, 25 chapters,
                                                                     profusely illustrated in colour -
                                                                     £19.99

Both available from the History House, 21 Courthouse Street
01424 424744
ohpscontact@gmail.com

Old Town Carnival Week–lend a hand to create (and maybe carry) a float

The Pier Hub is entering the Old Town Carnival and  need your help to build the float!  They are running a series of workshops in July, led by Radiator Arts, to create the float which will be inspired by the past and future pier.  Come along to contribute to the overall construction of the float and you will also be able to make a souvenir to take home.  They also need your help to carry the float on the day of the carnival, Saturday 2nd August.  If you aren't able to make the carnival itself you are still welcome to attend one of our workshops.

Carnival capers: float making workshop – all free!

July 12 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm  -  Ore Community Centre, 455 Old London Road, Hastings, TN35 5BH United Kingdom+ Google Map

July 12 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm  -  Ore Community Centre, 455 Old London Road, Hastings, TN35 5BH United Kingdom+ Google Map

July 19 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm  -  Isabel Blackman Centre WRVS, South Street, St. Leonards, TN37 6AP United Kingdom+ Google Map

July 19 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm  -  Isabel Blackman Centre WRVS, South Street, St. Leonards, TN37 6AP United Kingdom+ Google Map

July 26 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm  -  The Citadel Salvation Army Centre, St. Andrews Square, Hastings, TN34 1SP United Kingdom+ Google Map

July 26 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm  -  The Citadel Salvation Army Centre, St. Andrews Square, Hastings, TN34 1SP United Kingdom+ Google Map

July 28 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm  - The Hub

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