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by ken_betts
Thu Jul 28, 2011 10:19 am
Forum: Historic Hastings
Topic: Bottle alley
Replies: 15
Views: 9252

Re: Bottle alley

Hi, I grew up in Ore and my dad was a pavior on the council, he was involved in building Bolltle Alley in the 1930s It was one of "Little's" (the council engineer) masterpieces



by ken_betts
Thu Jul 28, 2011 10:05 am
Forum: Historic Hastings
Topic: Sussex Steps
Replies: 4
Views: 4439

Re: Sussex Steps

Yes, they were closed in 2002 when the bank collapsed as a result of the heavy rain and flooding. I used to use them for my daily exercise :(



by ken_betts
Thu Jul 28, 2011 9:27 am
Forum: Historic Hastings
Topic: Fernbank Maternity Home
Replies: 10
Views: 8682

Re: Fernbank Maternity Home

Hi! I was born in Fernbank in March 1935 but sorry I cannot find any photos of it but would really appreciate one for my "Memories" which I am writing currently. ;)




by ken_betts
Thu Jul 28, 2011 9:02 am
Forum: Historic Hastings
Topic: oxo wonders of the deep.
Replies: 9
Views: 6912

Re: oxo wonders of the deep.

Yes, I weel remember OXO and his cart, as a kid I spent many happy hours in the Old Town and OXO with his "Skate with a cigarette in it's mouth" is a great memory. :)



by ken_betts
Thu Jul 28, 2011 8:51 am
Forum: Historic Hastings
Topic: St Leonards proposal 1860
Replies: 23
Views: 12412

Re: St Leonards proposal 1860

Referring to the Mercatoria National School I am currently working on a 2012 Calendar for the St Leonards and St Ethelburgas churches and am searching for any photos of that school (inside and Out) Can anyone help please! :S The calendar theme is based on historical photos of the two churches and ot...

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