Better news for Hastings
The Royal Mint is reissuing a set of British military history 50p pieces and included among them is one to commemorate the 1066 Battle of Hastings. In addition to the local conflict the set includes 50p coins commemorating D-Day, the Victoria Cross and the Battle of Britain – all the newly minted coins carry a... Continue Reading →
There was a party atmosphere in West Marina Garden yesterday afternoon as Ian Jarman fulfilled one of his ambitions and saw a plaque unveiled that explains what the until now anonymous white marble statue that has been sitting there for more than 60 years is all about. It might have cost a relatively modest £350... Continue Reading →
Perhaps unsurprisingly Hastings Borough Council (HBC) has unanimously backed a motion to bring the Bayeux Tapestry to Hastings when its loaned to the UK by France in 2022. At HBC's full council meeting on Wednesday Councillor Andy Padmore proposed that: "HBC supports the campaign to bring the Bayeux Tapestry to Hastings during its loan period... Continue Reading →
If you go down to West Marina Gardens you'll find a white marble statue that looks very much the worse for wear! You'd never guess it is a statue of national significance, a piece of art donated to the town almost 150 years ago - you'd never guess and you'd find it hard to find... Continue Reading →
