Hastings Chronicle

Lucas-Shadwell Dies From the Hastings News of 15/01/1875

Death on 13 January of Mr WD Lucas-Shadwell, of Fairlight Hall, aged 59 years.

Skating Rink Opens 05/02/1875

The News said that the town was seeing "a commendable display of public spirit in providing for the entertainment of our visitors and residents, and an increased amount of prosperity may be reasonably anticipated, as the result. Not only has ... (more...)

Building Plans From the Hastings News of 12/02/1875

The Council on 5 February agreed the building of five houses near the Hare and Hounds pub, Ore, on the Clive Vale Estate; eight houses in South Terrace and Goldings Gardens; a lecture room and offices at 17-19 Emmanuel Road ... (more...)

Wesleyan Chapels From the Hastings News of 28/05/1875

Mrs Brassey laid the memorial stone of the new Wesleyan Chapel on the Cornwallis Estate [in Cambridge Road] on 25 May. The existing Chapel in Bourne Street was "inconveniently situated and too small".

Ore Sewer From the Hastings News of 11/06/1875

The Rural Sanitary Authority had decided to join the Ore sewer to the Hastings system of drainage.

The End of the Turnpikes From the Hastings News of 05/11/1875

The turnpike road system came to an end on Sunday 1st November, the last day of the reign of 12 of the 'pay gates' in and around Hastings. Those removed included Hastings Hill [Old London Road], Bohemia, Tivoli, Hollington, Side ... (more...)

Severe Storms From the Hastings News of 12/11/1875

St Andrews [Alexandra Park] was flooded after heavy rain on 10 November. The Cricket Ground was four feet deep in water. The circus at the Cricket Ground had trouble moving its horses. The News said on 19 November that an ... (more...)

Council Purchases From the Hastings News of 10/12/1875

The council had hired a steam roller for a month for the improvement of the roads and would buy for £500 if approved. The Council had also bought granite for a much needed improvement of the roads. The Urban Sanitary ... (more...)