Nostalgic memories of Hastings's local history

Share your own memories of Hastings and read what others have said

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.

Why not add your memory today and become part of our Memories Community to help others in the future delve back into their past.

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Displaying Memories 21 - 25 of 25 in total

This building was Chapmans Dairy and belonged to my family. It was originally two houses, numbers 22 and 23, with a stable at the rear for the ponies. The door now remaining led into the shop and the downstairs windows were bay windows. The whole building was painted white! How it has changed!
Does anyone have any school photos,class groups etc who taught at All Saints and rose I believe to be Deputy Head. She was my wifes Aunt and I am trying to put together a family history file to include details. Was there a school magazine or photo archive etc She later became Olive Gammage Thank you John Wells
Hi My wife has acquired a photo of a Butchers shop ,possibly in Hastings or Brede area The shop nameboard is BW Matthews and shows the 4 shop staff outside the front of the building. One of the butchers is apparently my wifes Aunts father but there are other towns with the family connection, so it may NOT be a Hastings Area photo The photo was taken by a C W Pooke (or similar) but carries no ...see more
I think that this id the boating lake in Old Town. Wonderful memories - trained at RESH 61 - 66.
Queens Road - not Queen Street