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by whiffler
Sat Mar 18, 2023 5:16 pm
Forum: Historic Hastings
Topic: F S Mann carte de visite
Replies: 6
Views: 1903

Re: F S Mann carte de visite

And another shot which supports my earlier. Get a (free) login for magnified images

https://www.britainfromabove.org.uk/image/EPW026212
by whiffler
Mon Mar 06, 2023 8:57 am
Forum: Historic Hastings
Topic: Union Row or Fishers Cottages ?
Replies: 0
Views: 2450

Union Row or Fishers Cottages ?

I have flagged the photo purporting to be Union Row as being suspect. Dissenting views most welcome !. I was thrown for a while by believing references to theatre exits into UR, which I suspect were Union Street (an alley before 19th century widening). I've left details in the gallery, but throw it ...
by whiffler
Fri Feb 10, 2023 9:38 am
Forum: Historic Hastings
Topic: F S Mann carte de visite
Replies: 6
Views: 1903

Re: F S Mann carte de visite

A reverse view in this week's Observer - image 4

https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/pe ... wn-4015903
by whiffler
Mon Feb 06, 2023 9:40 pm
Forum: Historic Hastings
Topic: F S Mann carte de visite
Replies: 6
Views: 1903

Re: F S Mann carte de visite

I think Castle St/Breeds Place - Beach Terrace being on the other side of the 'road' rather than in rough alignment.

Very old map here -

https://archive.org/details/hastingsofb ... ch+terrace
by whiffler
Mon Feb 06, 2023 7:26 pm
Forum: Historic Hastings
Topic: F S Mann carte de visite
Replies: 6
Views: 1903

Re: F S Mann carte de visite

I think this is looking east, with the former buildings opposite Pelham Crescent on the right of shot

This photo looking north

https://www.britainfromabove.org.uk/en/image/EPW026212
by whiffler
Mon Apr 11, 2022 4:01 pm
Forum: Historic Hastings
Topic: Henry Rose, Grocer in Queens Road
Replies: 1
Views: 2536

Re: Henry Rose, Grocer in Queens Road

A mention of no. 22 - but not a grocer https://www.1066.net/hastings/queens_road_hastings/ No mention, but flavour of Queens Rd - the first pic has QR in mid-shot. Last on right is almost to your numbers ... I think. No shop fronts at that stage. https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/exploring-the-ea...
by whiffler
Sun Nov 28, 2021 5:13 pm
Forum: Historic Hastings
Topic: Dobell and Bros., Clockmakers
Replies: 4
Views: 3712

Re: Dobell and Bros., Clockmakers

On Google streetview number 21 is TinTins bar - shabby chic, in that the original curved window structure and mosaic foyer seem to be in place.

Here is nearby no 15

https://www.1066online.co.uk/gallery/ol ... son-street
by whiffler
Tue Nov 23, 2021 3:30 pm
Forum: Historic Hastings
Topic: 124 Old London Road
Replies: 6
Views: 3610

Re: 124 Old London Road

Sketch c1860 - Looking down from perhaps junction of Old London Rd and Priory Rd, and comparing with the 1872 map 1. Buildings rising to top left are High Wickham 2. Large building on right is Halton House? 3. Single building to left of 2. (and opp white bldg) with 2 chimneys, one with smoke is perh...
by whiffler
Fri Nov 19, 2021 2:15 pm
Forum: Historic Hastings
Topic: 124 Old London Road
Replies: 6
Views: 3610

Re: 124 Old London Road

Too young, yes indeed. Would have travelled up Old London Road a few times, but can certainly place being there to visit Fernbank when younger brother was born in 1962 - I was not yet 4 !. This site will be of interest, but I found it a bit higgledy-piggledy. There are mentions of Clarence Villa and...
by whiffler
Thu Nov 18, 2021 7:33 pm
Forum: Historic Hastings
Topic: 124 Old London Road
Replies: 6
Views: 3610

Re: 124 Old London Road

I was born behind 'Clarence Villa', but not too long before it was demolished.

ISTR the petrol station being built .... I think.

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