Hastings Collection

Bayeux Tapestry. 1066-1077. Scene of the Battle of Hastings. Detail of the battle between the soldiers of William I of England and the Anglo-Saxons. Romanesque art. Decorative Arts; Tapestry. FRANCE

Bayeux Tapestry Scene - King Harolds brothers Gyrth and Leofwine are killed
A scene from the Bayeux Tapestry, depicting the Norman Invasion of 1066. King Harolds brothers Gyrth and Leofwine are killed at the Battle of Hastings

Bayeux Tapestry. 1066-1077. Battle of Hastings (1066). Detail. Romanesque art. Tapestry. FRANCE. Bayeux. Archaeological Museum

Hastings View
A general view of Hastings, Sussex, with the Old Town in the foreground. Date: 1953

Handley Page HP67 Hastings C2 WD493 of No114 Squadron
Handley Page HP67 Hastings C2, WD493, of No114 Squadron

Fishing fleet drawn up on beach and East Hill lift, Hastings, Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

St Leonards-on-sea and Hastings from St Leonards Pier Date: circa 1905

RAF Hastings T Mk. 5 - RAF Finningley
Royal Air Force Handley Page Hastings T Mk.5 TG553, of the Strike Command Bombing School from RAF Lindholme, at RAF Finningley Date: 1971

Hay Fever, by Noel Coward, Gaiety Theatre, Hastings
Hay Fever, a comedy by Noel Coward, at the Gaiety Theatre, Hastings, starring Kate Cutler

The Spiral Bridge - Hastings, Minnesota, USA - completes in 1895, the only one of its kind in the world. Date: circa 1930s

Hastings, 19th century (1910). Artist: JMW Turner
Hastings, 19th century (1910). From The Connoisseur magazine (September 1910)

St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, Marine Court
The Art Deco splendour of Marine Court and New Sun Lounge, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex. The building was completed in 1937 and was for a time the tallest block of flats in the United Kingdom

Denis Compton at Hastings
Cricketer Denis Compton acknowledges the crowd at the Central Recreation Ground, Hastings. Playing for The South against Sir Pelham Warners Eleven

Colonel Mordaunt watching a cock fight at Lucknow, India, 1790. Artist: Johan Zoffany
Colonel Mordaunt watching a cock fight at Lucknow, India, 1790. In an open-sided tent, East India Company officers and administrators sit and stand under a canopy

Map of the Cinque Ports (Victorian engraving)
An old map of the Cinque Ports, which are five historic ports on the south-eastern corner of Kent, England. The Confederation of Cinque Ports (Cinque is pronounced asinka)

The pier at Hastings at sunrise, Hastings, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Te Mata Peak, parched landscape, evening mood, near Hastings, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand

William the Conqueror J980082
BATTLE ABBEY, East Sussex. " William the Conqueror" c1580 by unknown artist. Oil on panel 146.1 x 109.2

Fishing Huts at Hastings
Clustered on the shingle of the old town of Hastings, Sussex, are these tall black huts, where the local fishermen dry and mend their nets

Beehive / Bee / Honey 1926
A beehive, and one bee

Hastings Net Houses
Net houses or stores, Deezes on the Stade, in the fishing quarter of the seaside resort of Hastings, Sussex, England

Colorful Medieval Bayeux tapestry, Bayeux, Normandy, France. Created 11th century right after Battle of Hastings 1066 AD showing Norman Conquest. Shows Battle and deaths in lower panel

Hastings, East Sussex, UK
Hastings is located on the south coast of England in East Sussex. It was the landing point for the Norman conquest of England in 1066 and was one of the medieval Cinque Ports

Print Users Yearbook -- Hastings & St Leonards
Print Users Yearbook -- Souvenir Programme for Hastings and St Leonards, Sussex. Date: 1936

Bayeux Tapestry 1067: Battle of Hastings, 14 October 1066. The death of Harold II, last Anglo-Saxon king of England. Left, figure pulling arrow from eye and then being cut down by Norman knight

William I the Conqueror
WILLIAM I THE CONQUEROR Defeated Harold at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 to claim the English throne

Hastings mersey class lifeboat Sealink Endeavour
The ALB, seconds after launch

Hastings Beach
Fishermen dry their nets on the shore at Hastings, Sussex

Battle of Hastings
BATTLE OF HASTINGS The battle rages between the armies of Harold and William, Duke of Normandy

Hastings / Pier 1912
Hastings, Sussex: the pier

Hastings, Sussex - Lightning over the sea from the beach
Hastings, East Sussex - Lightning over the sea from the beach - June 6th, 1904. Date: 1904

Denis Compton at Hastings
Denis Compton turns a ball from spinner Jim Laker (out of picture) off his legs to score another boundary past the despairing reach of the short leg fielder as wicketkeeper Stewart Billy Griffith

The Pier, Hastings, Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

HAROLDs BODY FOUND 1066
BATTLE OF HASTINGS The discovery of Harolds body after the battle; it is taken to Waltham by the monks of the abbey

All Saints Street, Hastings, Sussex, England. Date: 1910s

HAROLD ARROW IN EYE
BATTLE OF HASTINGS Harold is fatally wounded by an arrow through his eye; William's army is ranged opposite him. Date: 14 October 1066

Arrow Eye Events Britain Norman Conquest 14 October
arrow, eye, events, britain, norman, conquest, 14, october, 1066, battle, hastings, harold, king, england, fatally, wounded, ii, godwinson, history, historical, 10013254

Fishing boats on shingle beach, Hastings, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Hastings TN34 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Hastings TN34 3

Biddy The Tubman Stonham - Hastings, East Sussex
Biddy " The Tubman" Stonham - Hastings, East Sussex - Acrobat and Seaside Entertainer (1910s - 1930s). There are a number of (hilarious)

East Cliff Lift, Hastings, England
East Cliff Lift, Hastings, Sussex, England. Date: 1916

Norman Invasion of England, 1066
Taillefer rousing the French army by singing the Song of Roland at the Battle of Hastings, 1066. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Hastings all weather and inshore lifeboats at sea
ALB and ILB cruise off to their nav exercise

Handley Page Hastings T. 5 TG517
Handley Page Hastings T.5 TG517 of the Strike Command Bombing School (SCBS) RAF Lindholme Date: 1970s

William I the Conqueror receiving the crown
William I the Conqueror (1027-1087) receiving the crown after winning the Battle of Hastings. 1066

English King Harold lies dead at the Battle of Hastings during the Norman Invasion of 1066. Depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry

Bayeux Tapestry 1067: William of Normandy (William I, the Conqueror) at Battle of Hastings, 14 October 1066, raises his helmet to show his followers that he is still alive

William of Normandy lands on the English coast
William of Normandy and his invasion force land at Pevensey Bay, Sussex Date: 28 September 1066

Fishing boats on pebble beach at Hastings, Hastings, Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Battle of Hastings 1066
BATTLE OF HASTINGS The Norman horseman prove too much for the English foot soldiers

The Poor Washerwoman - Henri Clark - Music Sheet
The Poor Washerwoman - sung with typhoons of applause by Henri Clark - Music Sheet, written by Walter Hadtings and composed by W. T. Webb

Suffragettes in Hastings 1914
Lantern slide showing suffragettes standing in high street of Hastings advertising a speech to be given by Mrs Pankhurst at the Royal Concert Hall in St Leonards on the subject of the German Peril at

Hastings, East Sussex - The Albert Memorial in the town centre

St. Clements Church, Hastings, 1800-65 (Watercolour)
7261305 St. Clements Church, Hastings, 1800-65 (Watercolour) by Pretty, Edward (1792-1865); 22.5x32.5 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: St)

A Well at Hastings (engraving)
1058580 A Well at Hastings (engraving) by Foster, Myles Birket (1825-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Well at Hastings)

Art Deco Cinema, Hastings, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand, South West Pacific Ocean

The Marchioness of Cambridge in colour
Dorothy Isabel Westenra Cambridge (n饠 Hastings), Marchioness of Cambridge (1899-1988), Wife of 2nd Marquess of Cambridge; daughter of Osmond W.T.W. Hastings. 1931

Body of Harold II is found
BATTLE OF HASTINGS The discovery of Harolds body after the battle; it is taken to Waltham by the monks of the abbey Date: 14 October 1066

Hastings and St. Leonards, a view from the east hill. Date: 1895

Hastings Front and pier. Crowds out watching the carnival floats. June 1949

Battle Abbey Gatehouse
The fine abbey gatehouse of Battle Abbey, Sussex, England, built on the site of the Battle of Hastings. Date: late 11th century

Crashed Me-110 fighter-bomber; Second World War, 1940
Photograph showing a German Messerschmitt Me-110 fighter-bomber, which crash-landed near Hastings after being shot up by a British fighter, during the summer of 1940

Battle of Hastings
At Hastings, Harolds army - exhausted after fighting the Norsemen at Stamford Bridge - encounter the Normans, after their Channel crossing : victory goes to the invaders

FRESH PEAS FOR SALE
Fresh gathered peas, young Hastings: a woman gathers her apron up to hold the peas poured out by a farmer on the back of a cart Date: 1795

Beatrice Hastings, 1915. Private Collection

Cricket at Hastings
A view of the Hastings Cricket Ground, with Hastings Castle on the horizon. Sussex, batting, are hosting Kent. Sussex were in with a chance of catching Yorkshire as the County Championship drew to a

Handley Page HP94 Hastings C4 WD500
Handley Page HP94 Hastings C4, WD500

Warrior Square, Hastings
A view of the square complete with promenaders strolling along the seafront. The sea is choppy with waves breaking against the sea-wall but a boating party brave it. Date: 1860s

Hastings at High Tide
Rough waves pound the sea wall during high tide at Hastings. A small sailing boat is tossed by the swell

Vancouver, Canada - Hastings Street with trams
Vancouver, British Columbia, Western Canada - Hastings Street with trams. Date: circa 1920

Hastings front, Victorias watching a punch and Judy show on the beach. Date: 1895

The Lady With A Lamp by Reginald Berkeley
Promotional postcard for The Lady With A Lamp by Reginald Berkeley. First produced at the Arts Theatre, 5th May and the Garrick Theatre, 24th January 1929. Originally called Florence Nightingale

Hastings, the Pier Seaside scene Date: circa 1905

Lord Hawke signs an autograph
Lord Hawke, captain of the Yorkshire cricket team, signs an autograph for a young admirer during the match between county champions Yorkshire

Hastings Lifeboat Horses
Lifeboat horses at Hastings used to haul the lifeboat from the beach to the water; two boys watch the scene

Fishing boats on pebble beach, Hastings, Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Great Macdermott / Feather
THE GREAT MACDERMOTT (Gilbert Hastings Farrell) Music hall singer of patriotic songs: I ll strike you with a feather

Hastings / Town 1892
Hastings, Sussex: the town centre

Hastings / Pier 1892
Hastings, Sussex: the pier on a quiet day

Hastings / Memorial 1907
Hastings, Sussex: The Memorial

Hastings / Carlisle Parade
On the beach, Carlisle Parade, Hastings, Sussex : note the rows of bathing machines, and the fishing boats beyond drying their sails

Hastings High Street
A glimpse of Hastings High Street, part of the Old Town, of Hastings, Sussex, showing its contrasting styles of architecture

Hastings / Photo of Pier
The Pier (admission 2d) with announcements of Robinson Crusoe, Judas Maccabeus, excursions on the Seagull for the Easter holiday

Social Scenes Britain
Hastings, late 19th century

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"Hastings: A Tapestry of History and Beauty" Step back in time with the Bayeux Tapestry Scene depicting the tragic demise of King Harold's brothers, Gyrth and Leofwine. This iconic artwork transports us to the Battle of Hastings, a pivotal moment in history that forever changed England. From St Leonards-on-sea, gaze upon the picturesque view from St Leonards Pier. The tranquil waters and stunning coastline create a serene backdrop for this charming seaside town. Witness the vibrant fishing fleet drawn up on the beach, showcasing Hastings' rich maritime heritage. Don't miss a ride on the East Hill lift, offering panoramic views as you ascend towards adventure. For aviation enthusiasts, marvel at Handley Page HP67 Hastings C2 WD493 of No114 Squadron. This historic aircraft symbolizes both innovation and courage during wartime. As dawn breaks over the pier at Hastings, be captivated by its ethereal beauty. The sunrise paints a breathtaking picture against East Sussex's enchanting landscape. Explore St Leonards-on-Sea's Marine Court, an architectural gem nestled along East Sussex's coast. Its grandeur reflects an era gone by while providing modern-day comfort to visitors. Immerse yourself in all that Hastings has to offer – a place where history meets contemporary charm. Discover its unique character through winding streets filled with hidden gems waiting to be uncovered. Travel across continents to witness another Spiral Bridge in Minnesota, USA - reminiscent of our very own namesake town. These remarkable structures connect communities and serve as symbols of progress and unity. RAF Finningley proudly displays RAF Hastings T Mk. 5 - a testament to military prowess and dedication to protecting nations worldwide. Hastings is more than just a name; it represents centuries-old tales etched into tapestries and landscapes alike. Embark on your own journey through time as you unravel its captivating stories firsthand.