Lift: Final Tests
From the Hastings Mail of 09/08/1902
The East Hill Lift was in working order after final trials on Monday 4 August, Bank Holiday Monday. The cars were loaded up with iron over 2 tons and the tanks filled with water. Ropes were cut to test the safety gear fixed underneath the cars. The safety gear came into action automatically. At the side of the track was a flight of steps set in concrete, so if the cars stopped the journey could be completed on foot. The lift was to be opened to the public on August 10.