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The building of John’s Place 2023 marks the centenary of the building of John’s Place. In 1923, Mrs […]
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Bark
Rectangular piece of African bark folded into 3 sections
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Street plan
Street Plan and guide to Hastings and St Leonards, including…
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Newspaper
Hastings and St Leonards Observer, Saturday 26th June 1897. Queen…
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