Once again courtesy of Derelict In The UK we bring you photographs of iconic and deserted buildings, this time St Leonards Parish Church. Standing grand on the St Leonards seafront, this beautiful building was completed in 1961 to replace its predecessor destroyed by a direct hit from V-1 ‘doodlebug’. It originally had structural building problems […]
There’s been no clearer example of a labour of love than Ian Jarman’s determination to shine a spotlight on an unloved and uncared for, but historically very significant, marble statue in West Marina Gardens. In recent weeks his labours have been of the physical kind as he meticulously worked to clean the marble, removing algae […]
Six couples are taking a human rights case to the High Court this week in a bid to secure legal recognition for marriages conducted by humanist celebrants in England and Wales. Here Kate Tym, part of the award winning Hastings based Independent Celebrant team of Kate and Kate Celebrants argues that ALL celebrants; humanist and independent […]
Actor Robert Bathurst is a lover of walks between Hastings and Rye and a regular visitor to Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. He also featured with reserve manager Barry Yates, in an ITV programme called Britain’s Favourite Walks, which is soon going to be repeated. Emma Chaplin caught up with him over the phone. How are you finding […]
A unique virtual arts festival offers young performers and artists across Hastings and Rother an opportunity to showcase their talents. With theatres closed and many students at home, artists and teachers across the area are coming together to organise an incredible arts festival for young people. The project, Spirit of Youth, will be a collection […]
When, overnight, the government tells you your business is going to have to close and they don’t know when you’ll be able to open up again it’s not just an uncertain time it’s a frightening time. Like many other small business people Carl Denne of Hastings Kickboxing Academy was left reeling back in March when […]
With months of live gigs and festivals cancelled a Hastings live music photographer has built a portfolio of portraits capturing the local music community in lockdown. Sara-Louise Bowrey has over 20 year’s experience taking pictures of bands on stages from the smallest pubs to the largest festivals in the world – as well as taking […]
Westerleigh School/St Leonards College There was a tremendous response to the old pictures we published a couple of weeks ago of St Leonards Congregational Church so we have dipped in to the Facebook site Derelict in the UK (https://www.facebook.com/DerelictintheUKOfficial/) once again to bring you these photographs of the now demolished Westerleigh School in Hollington Park […]
There is a fascinating site on Facebook called Derelict in the UK which has very recently published these photos of the Congregational Church that sits on the junction of London Road and Pevensey Road in St Leonards. According to the site the beautiful sandstone church first opened in 1864.Like many old churches it is now […]
