Hastings Collection (#10)

Bayeux tapestry, known as Embroidery of Queen Mathilde, 1077 (tapestry)
XIR183136 Bayeux tapestry, known as Embroidery of Queen Mathilde, 1077 (tapestry) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Trees are chopped down to build ships for the Norman fleet
XIR183127 Trees are chopped down to build ships for the Norman fleet, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Normans and English Fall Side by Side in Battle, Bayeux Tapestry
XCF349777 Normans and English Fall Side by Side in Battle, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

By the Waters of Babylon They Sat Down and Wept, 1853 (oil on canvas)
1769851 By the Waters of Babylon They Sat Down and Wept, 1853 (oil on canvas) by Hastings, Kate Gardiner (1837-1925); 137.2x197.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Fallen East Cliff, at Hastings (engraving)
1618648 The Fallen East Cliff, at Hastings (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fallen East Cliff, at Hastings)

The Prince and Princess of Wales at Hastings, opening Alexandra Park (engraving)
1621924 The Prince and Princess of Wales at Hastings, opening Alexandra Park (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chamberlins Royal Victoria Hotel, St Leonards, Hastings (engraving)
5235623 Chamberlins Royal Victoria Hotel, St Leonards, Hastings (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chamberlins Royal Victoria Hotel, St Leonards, Hastings)

Anglo-Saxon England: Alfred releasing the family of Hastings (engraving)
6005340 Anglo-Saxon England: Alfred releasing the family of Hastings (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred releasing the family of Hastings)

Hastings, from the White Rocks (engraving)
5201831 Hastings, from the White Rocks (engraving) by Westall, William (1781-1850) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hastings, from the White Rocks)

Pelham Crescent, Hastings (engraving)
5201919 Pelham Crescent, Hastings (engraving) by Westall, William (1781-1850) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pelham Crescent, Hastings)

Holy Trinity Church, Hastings, Mrss Teulon, Architect (engraving)
2772889 Holy Trinity Church, Hastings, Mrss Teulon, Architect (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holy Trinity Church, Hastings, Mrss Teulon, Architect)

Dutch Auction, Fishermen selling Mackerel on the Beach at Hastings (engraving)
2793420 Dutch Auction, Fishermen selling Mackerel on the Beach at Hastings (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dutch Auction)

Interior of Hastings Castle (engraving)
730553 Interior of Hastings Castle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of Hastings Castle)

The Hastings lying in Ordinary in the Medway (engraving)
587765 The Hastings lying in Ordinary in the Medway (engraving) by Cooke, Edward William (1811-80); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hastings, seventy four, lying in Ordinary in the Medway)

Experiments with Gun-Cotton near Hastings (engraving)
1057913 Experiments with Gun-Cotton near Hastings (engraving) by Holl, Frank (1845-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Experiments with Gun-Cotton near Hastings)

Fishing Boats, near Hastings (engraving)
959636 Fishing Boats, near Hastings (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fishing Boats, near Hastings)

Death of Harold at the Battle of Hastings AD 1066 (litho)
956223 Death of Harold at the Battle of Hastings AD 1066 (litho) by Brewtnall, Edward Frederick (1846-1902); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hastings, Barbados, 1895 (b / w photo)
1108508 Hastings, Barbados, 1895 (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hastings, Barbados, 1895.); Look and Learn / Ohana Collection

Hastings, the Front, showing Pier (b / w photo)
3091934 Hastings, the Front, showing Pier (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hastings, the Front, showing Pier)

Experiments with Gales Protected Gunpowder in a Martello Tower, near Hastings (engraving)
1099260 Experiments with Gales Protected Gunpowder in a Martello Tower, near Hastings (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Watering Places of England, Hastings (engraving)
1096425 Watering Places of England, Hastings (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Watering Places of England, Hastings)

Harold at the battle of Hastings (engraving)
653969 Harold at the battle of Hastings (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harold at the battle of Hastings)

Duke William shows face to his army, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183147 Duke William shows face to his army, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

King Harolds messenger gives him news of Duke Williams army
XIR183141 King Harolds messenger gives him news of Duke Williams army, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Norman scouts are sent ahead to watch Harolds movements
XIR183140 Norman scouts are sent ahead to watch Harolds movements, Bayeux Tapestry(wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

The Normans set off from Hastings to attack Harold, Bayeux Tapestry
XIR183139 The Normans set off from Hastings to attack Harold, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Bishop Odo blesses the food and wine, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183135 Bishop Odo blesses the food and wine, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Normans carry arms to the ships, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183129 Normans carry arms to the ships, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

A ship lands in Normandy bringing news of Harolds coronation
XIR183126 A ship lands in Normandy bringing news of Harolds coronation, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Earl Harold returns to England, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183122 Earl Harold returns to England, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Public arms: Winchester; Sandwich; Loughboro; Hastings; Westminster (engraving)
6008884 Public arms: Winchester; Sandwich; Loughboro; Hastings; Westminster (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scenes from Hastings and St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex (colour litho)
6030972 Scenes from Hastings and St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes from Hastings and St Leonards on Sea)

Hastings, from the East (engraving)
5235625 Hastings, from the East (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hastings, from the East)

Sketches in the Baltic Fleet (engraving)
1608264 Sketches in the Baltic Fleet (engraving) by Carmichael, John Wilson (1800-68); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in the Baltic Fleet)

A Private of the Marine Volunteer Corps at Hastings (engraving)
1612961 A Private of the Marine Volunteer Corps at Hastings (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Private of the Marine Volunteer Corps at Hastings)

Remains of a House struck by lightning at Hastings (engraving)
1602294 Remains of a House struck by lightning at Hastings (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Remains of a House struck by lightning at Hastings)

Royal Visit to Hastings (engraving)
1621923 Royal Visit to Hastings (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Visit to Hastings. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 1 July 1882)

Hastings and St Leonards as a Winter Resort (engraving)
1614560 Hastings and St Leonards as a Winter Resort (engraving) by Sulman, Thomas (fl.1855-1900); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hastings and St Leonards as a Winter Resort)

The late Storm on the Kent and Sussex Coasts (engraving)
1592119 The late Storm on the Kent and Sussex Coasts (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Storm on the Kent and Sussex Coasts)

Wreck of "The Waterman"Steamer, off Hastings (engraving)
1101192 Wreck of " The Waterman" Steamer, off Hastings (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wreck of " The Waterman" Steamer)

Hastings, from the East Hill (b / w photo)
3091939 Hastings, from the East Hill (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hastings, from the East Hill)

Duel between Warren Hastings and Philip Francis 1780AD (colour litho)
994110 Duel between Warren Hastings and Philip Francis 1780AD (colour litho) by McCormick, Arthur David (1860-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Romance of Empire)

King Edward the Confessor sends Harold to Normandy, Bayeux Tapestry
3697042 King Edward the Confessor sends Harold to Normandy, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

A View of Fairlight Church, near Hastings, Sussex (w / c on paper)
780567 A View of Fairlight Church, near Hastings, Sussex (w/c on paper) by Lambert, James (1742-99) (attr. to); 24.5x34.5 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery)

The first charge at Hastings, 1920s (litho)
833034 The first charge at Hastings, 1920s (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation)

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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.