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Browse StoriesThe History of John’s Place: A house, museum and memorial
The building of John’s Place 2023 marks the centenary of the building of John’s Place. In 1923, Mrs […]
Hastings Pier
Hastings Pier has stood for over 150 years since it opened to the public in 1872. Today it […]
Demystifying disposals
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Negative
Glass negative by George Woods
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Photograph
Photographic view of St Leonards Gardens
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Letter
Egan and Waterman to Shorter and Phillips, re. Retainment of…
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