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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 […]
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Leaflet
Leaflet called 'Fortune's Ladder', an advert for the ticket selling…
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Photograph
Hastings Castle, black and white photograph showing old ticket office…
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Painting
Watercolour, All Saints Street, back of Number 100 by William…
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