Hastings Chronicle

Silverhill Water 16/01/1886

A well sunk at Silverhill yielded 100,000 gallons of water a day.

Mechanical Institute Closes From the Hastings Observer of 06/02/1886

The Hastings Mechanical Institute was wound up.

Harbour Proposals From the Hastings Observer of 27/02/1886

New proposals for a Hastings harbour were put forward.

Unemployed Protests From the Hastings Observer of 27/02/1886

There was a meeting between the mayor, councillors and local unemployed people. There were processions and scenes in the street. The Observer of 13 March reported that roads were to be macadamised to give employment.

Workhouse Guardians From the Hastings Observer of 10/04/1886

In the elections of the Board of Guardians for the Workhouse, the 'reform' candidates were defeated.

Hills Purchased From the Hastings Observer of 22/05/1886

The East and West Hills had been purchased for the town from the Sayer-Milward Estate for £24,000.

New Workhouse Opposed From the Hastings Observer of 29/05/1886

A public meeting was held to protest at the proposal to build a new workhouse on the Pilot Field in Elphinstone Road. The Observer of 7 August reported that the Local Government Board recommended the site, and of 18 September ... (more...)

Brassey Becomes Lord From the Hastings Observer of 19/06/1886

Sir Thomas Brassey resigned as MP for Hastings. The Observer of 3 July reported that the by-election had resulted in Wilson Noble, the Unionist (Conservative), being elected; Brassey was Liberal. The Observer of 14 August said that Brassey was ... (more...)

New White Rock Hospital From the Hastings Observer of 24/08/1886

Lord Brassey laid the foundation stone for the new East Sussex Hospital that was to be built at White Rock, replacing the Infirmary which had stood on that site since 1841.

Phone Arrives From the Hastings Observer of 28/08/1886

The new telephone system came to Hastings.

Bulverhythe Development From the Hastings Observer of 04/09/1886

Land on the St Mary Bulverhythe Estate was for sale. A new railway station was to be built at Bulverhythe.

St Leonards Pier From the Hastings Observer of 30/10/1886

A company had been formed to build a pier at St Leonards. It would be 900 feet long and cost nearly £20,000. The News of 29 April 1887 reported that a meeting had been held to discuss it, on 27 ... (more...)

St Leonards Archway From the Hastings Observer of 06/11/1886

The Council discussed removing the St Leonards Archway, then forming the eastern boundary of the original town of St Leonards. It stood across the seafront 150 yards west of London Road.The Observer of 18 December reported that the Council had ... (more...)

Grand Hotel From the Hastings Observer of 27/11/1886

The Grand Hotel restaurant and billiard room opened.

Steamships Sink From the Hastings Observer of 27/11/1886

Winding up of the Hastings & St Leonards Passenger Steamship Company Ltd.

Palace Opens 05/12/1886

The big new hotel in White Rock, the Palace, was opened. It was built on the site of the White Rock Brewery, built in 1831, and the Seaside Hotel. The Palace was considered to be the best hotel in town. ... (more...)

Severe Storm From the Hastings Observer of 11/12/1886

A severe storm did considerable damage to the town. The fishing boat James and Elizabeth was lost.

Elms to be Felled From the Hastings Observer of 25/12/1886

The beautiful elm trees lining the bottom part of Old London Road were to be felled, as they were diseased and dangerous.