Hastings Chronicle

Hastings Cottage Improvement Society From the Hastings News of 01/01/1858

Report of the newly formed Hastings Cottage Improvement Society.

RNLI Branch From the Hastings News of 02/02/1858

The RNLI expressed a wish that a branch should be formed in Hastings, independent of the Royal Humane Society. This was agreed.

New Lifeboat 05/04/1858

The new lifeboat was launched. It cost £300, had a crew of 13 and was called Victoria.

First RNLI LIfeboat 05/04/1858

The first RNLI lifeboat arrived in Hastings on Easter Monday, the 5th. This followed the tragic loss of a collier on the rocks at Rock-a-Nore on 7 October 1857, when four men drowned. As a result, a local branch of ... (more...)

Eversfield Water From the Hastings News of 08/04/1858

The Eversfield Waterworks Company was formed to increase the water supply to the town.

Castle Finds From the Hastings News of 09/04/1858

In an excavation for coins on the West Hill near the Castle under the superintendence of Frederick North MP, some coins and old bones were found.

New Fire Engine 27/04/1858

A new fire engine arrived. It was drawn by two horses, and was called Prince Albert.

Gas Injury From the Hastings News of 07/05/1858

There was an explosion of gas at the house of Mr Ticehurst, the surgeon. A child employed in the house was burnt.

Birth of the Public Hall From the Hastings News of 21/05/1858

A new assembly room [later called the Public Hall] and arcade between Robertson Street and Priory Street were proposed, and a new company was formed.

Passing Prince Albert 27/05/1858

Prince Albert passed through Hastings en route to Prussia. He was met by a crowd at Hastings Station.

Kings and Queens 05/07/1858

The King of the Belgians visited the [Royal] Victoria Hotel in St Leonards to see the ex-Queen of the French.

London Railway Line From the Hastings News of 06/08/1858

There was a report of a proposed new railway line direct from Tonbridge to London.

Holy Trinity Church Opens 29/09/1858

The new Holy Trinity Church in Robertson Street opened on the apt St Michaels Day, 29 September. The ground had been purchased in early 1857 and footings were excavated by April that year. The chancel was not completed until the ... (more...)

Ore Chapel From the Hastings News of 01/10/1858

The foundations of the new Chapel of Ease at Ore were started. Its foundation stone was laid on November 23 by the Countess of Waldegrave.

Skinners Cars 01/11/1858

A Mr Jeremiah Skinner takes a 99-year lease on a large plot of land in Western Road, where he builds stables and coach houses. By the end of the century this is a motor business too, with buses and taxis. ... (more...)

St Marys School 15/12/1858

The St Marys School kitchen opened.

Prince Visits From the Hastings News of 24/12/1858

The Prince of Wales visited Hastings on the way to Portsmouth.