Hastings Forum

What??????

Thank you David. Its such a shame the building was knocked down. It looked such a beautiful place. I went to to the school which now stands in its place. I remember the amphitheater still being there. What a shame the rest is gone. many thanks again David. Be great to see more. Local-lass. <br><br><...

David, thank you for your reply. I would be so grateful if you would be willing to share both your memories of the building and area and also if you would upload any photos of Hydenye you are happy to have seen. There is little written about the school and i am intrigued. Kind regards Local-Lass <br...

Hi all. Is there anyone who can tell me anything about the house that once stood on the site of Sandown School. I understand that it was called Oratavia and that during the mid 1900s behind the house was used as a race track for bikes. Its the house im interested in. Does anyone have any pictures as...

Hello there.

What school did she go to and in what years roughly?

The name doesnt ring a bell with me. Give us a bit more background.

Hi Patrick, and thank you for your reply. I am sure that the building was a large residence, and i know for sure that it was directly opposite the site where the conquest hospital now stands. I'm most intrigued by this school. I have only ever seen one picture. It was a very grand residence. I do ho...

I'm looking for any information, stories, memories, etc to do with Hydenye Boys School which once stood on the site which is now occupied by Helenswood lower school opposite the conquest. Does anyone have any photos? none seem to exist in local books. Many thanks. (p.s. I may well have the spelling ...

Edward, which old building do you mean?? I thought the old warehouse (in its most recent years the ESK warehouse) was already demolished? yes the new college will be were the old Station car park and the old warehouse was.

Hi all, I'm sure even as I write this that no one will be able to help, but I am looking to purchase a pedal harp. Does anyone locally know of someone who might wish to sell one? I know its unlikely, but hey, it's worth a go!

Many thanks all!

Surely too good to be true Marc!