Hastings Forum

Does anyone remember the miniature village? I think at White Rock? Loved that place as a kid

I cannot believe the Hastings pier has burnt down. A sad day.

Does anyone remember Miss Broad's shop that was near Winchelsea beach. She was very old and you had to cross a little bridge over the reeds to get to it.

Anyone remember the tea dances held at an hotel in hastings? We used to stuff ourselves with sandwhiches and cakes and show off our dancing_ _ __ _ _.My friend Penny and I fell down during a demonstration because my shoes were so new and slippery. Got in trouble because we had a huge fit of giggles....

Regarding pupils having to wash in their hot water bottle water, that was in the freezing winter of 1963. I think the pipes froze. Likewise the rationing of the toilet paper.
Merrivale was converted into flats about 20 years ago.

I started at the school in 58 at 7. I remember a girl who taught me to say goodnight in persian/farsi i think. Did not know she was a princess and can't remember her name. Anyway my version of goodnight sounded something like shebrahem.!!. I'm Jane Moseley or was and my best friend was penny marsden...

Have just been camping down at Wheatley. See what I can find out.

What is your interest in Miss Batty?. Are you a relative. Miss Batty used to testify in court in my parents divorce/custody battle. Just the once I think.

[quoted] John Wood wrote: I am seeking further information of this remarkable school, and its even more remarkable headmistress, Mrs Doris Batty. Life here was severe, to say the least, at least at times,the girl boarders being required to wash, and brush their teeth, in the water from their hot wat...