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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

Background imageHastings Collection: Hastings, Ecclesbourne (b / w photo)

Hastings, Ecclesbourne (b / w photo)
7198802 Hastings, Ecclesbourne (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hastings, Ecclesbourne)

Background imageHastings Collection: The Beach, Hastings (b / w photo)

The Beach, Hastings (b / w photo)
7198800 The Beach, Hastings (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Beach, Hastings)

Background imageHastings Collection: Hastings: Fish Market on the Sands, Early Morning, 1822

Hastings: Fish Market on the Sands, Early Morning, 1822
651901 Hastings: Fish Market on the Sands, Early Morning, 1822 (pencil and watercolour heightened with bodycolour) by Turner

Background imageHastings Collection: Hastings, Sussex (engraving)

Hastings, Sussex (engraving)
3649089 Hastings, Sussex (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hastings, Sussex. Illustration for Curiosities of Great Britain by Thomas Dugdale (L Tallis)

Background imageHastings Collection: Hastings, Old Town and Beach (b / w photo)

Hastings, Old Town and Beach (b / w photo)
3631740 Hastings, Old Town and Beach (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hastings, Old Town and Beach)

Background imageHastings Collection: Hastings (colour litho)

Hastings (colour litho)
3656304 Hastings (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hastings. Illustration for The Million)

Background imageHastings Collection: One shaft, falling from heaven, pierced his right eye (colour litho)

One shaft, falling from heaven, pierced his right eye (colour litho)
3793053 One shaft, falling from heaven, pierced his right eye (colour litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Source unknown); English, out of copyright

Background imageHastings Collection: Wintering at Hastings, a Sketch on the Esplanade (engraving)

Wintering at Hastings, a Sketch on the Esplanade (engraving)
1052930 Wintering at Hastings, a Sketch on the Esplanade (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wintering at Hastings, a Sketch on the Esplanade)

Background imageHastings Collection: Selling Fish on the Beach, Hastings (engraving)

Selling Fish on the Beach, Hastings (engraving)
1038620 Selling Fish on the Beach, Hastings (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Selling Fish on the Beach, Hastings)

Background imageHastings Collection: The Court of the Brotherhood and Guestling of the Cinque Ports

The Court of the Brotherhood and Guestling of the Cinque Ports, the Procession from the Church of St Clement
1628957 The Court of the Brotherhood and Guestling of the Cinque Ports, the Procession from the Church of St Clement, Hastings (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageHastings Collection: King Alfred receiving the family of Hastings (engraving)

King Alfred receiving the family of Hastings (engraving)
811087 King Alfred receiving the family of Hastings (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Alfred receiving the family of Hastings)

Background imageHastings Collection: Wellington Square in Hastings (coloured engraving)

Wellington Square in Hastings (coloured engraving)
730566 Wellington Square in Hastings (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wellington Square in Hastings, East Sussex)

Background imageHastings Collection: King Harold at the Battle of Hastings, 1066. Date: 1066

King Harold at the Battle of Hastings, 1066. Date: 1066

Background imageHastings Collection: Sketches at Hastings (engraving)

Sketches at Hastings (engraving)
2785819 Sketches at Hastings (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at Hastings)

Background imageHastings Collection: Handley Page Hastings C. 2

Handley Page Hastings C. 2
Royal Air Force - Handley Page Hastings C.2 - No.1 and No.2 Bristol Hercules engines. Date: circa 1955

Background imageHastings Collection: Comic postcard, From a giddy fish at Hastings Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, From a giddy fish at Hastings Date: 20th century

Background imageHastings Collection: Ecclestone Glen, Hastings (colour photo)

Ecclestone Glen, Hastings (colour photo)
3094854 Ecclestone Glen, Hastings (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ecclestone Glen, Hastings)

Background imageHastings Collection: The Norman Stone, Battle Abbey, Sussex (b / w photo)

The Norman Stone, Battle Abbey, Sussex (b / w photo)
3093859 The Norman Stone, Battle Abbey, Sussex (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Norman Stone, Battle Abbey, Sussex)

Background imageHastings Collection: Sir Charles Hastings Doyle, KCMG

Sir Charles Hastings Doyle, KCMG
Vintage 19th century photograph: Sir Charles Hastings Doyle, KCMG (10 April 1803 - 19 March 1883) was a British military officer

Background imageHastings Collection: High Street, Hastings, Sussex

High Street, Hastings, Sussex, showing the Hastings and East Sussex Building Society, a chemist s, a hairdresser s, and a cafe boasting French Coffee. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageHastings Collection: c. 1880s England Hastings on the south coast

c. 1880s England Hastings on the south coast
c.1880s England Hastings on the south coast - boys on the rocks and fishing boats on the beach

Background imageHastings Collection: Experiments with Gun-Cotton and Gunpowder, near Hastings (engraving)

Experiments with Gun-Cotton and Gunpowder, near Hastings (engraving)
1613696 Experiments with Gun-Cotton and Gunpowder, near Hastings (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Experiments with Gun-Cotton and Gunpowder)

Background imageHastings Collection: The Tunbridge Wells and Hastings Railway (engraving)

The Tunbridge Wells and Hastings Railway (engraving)
1607309 The Tunbridge Wells and Hastings Railway (engraving) by Read, Samuel (1816-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tunbridge Wells and Hastings Railway)

Background imageHastings Collection: Members of the House of Commons who did not sit in the Last Parliament (b / w photo)

Members of the House of Commons who did not sit in the Last Parliament (b / w photo)
1600252 Members of the House of Commons who did not sit in the Last Parliament (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHastings Collection: 12th Carriage of the Royal Household in Queen Victoria s

12th Carriage of the Royal Household in Queen Victoria s
12th Carriage of the Royal Household in Queen Victorias coronation parade. The Principal Lady of the Bedchamber, Marchioness of Lansdowne, the Lord Chamberlain, Francis Nathaniel Conyngham

Background imageHastings Collection: Normans construct fortifications at Hastings, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)

Normans construct fortifications at Hastings, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183137 Normans construct fortifications at Hastings, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Background imageHastings Collection: Harold comes before King Edward, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)

Harold comes before King Edward, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183124 Harold comes before King Edward, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Background imageHastings Collection: Hastings, 1880 (w / c, bodycolour, pen and ink on board)

Hastings, 1880 (w / c, bodycolour, pen and ink on board)
6368804 Hastings, 1880 (w/c, bodycolour, pen and ink on board) by Goodwin, Albert (1845-1932); 36.5x53 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Background imageHastings Collection: Kenny Meadows: The Cockney (engraving)

Kenny Meadows: The Cockney (engraving)
5989578 Kenny Meadows: The Cockney (engraving) by Meadows, Joseph Kenny (1770-1874) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cockney)

Background imageHastings Collection: Laura Cowie with daughter Ursula by Madame Yevonde

Laura Cowie with daughter Ursula by Madame Yevonde
Actress Laura Cowie (1892 - 1969), who in private life was Mrs John Hastings Turner, wife of the author and playwright, pictured with her daughter Ursula on the front cover of The Sketch in 1932 at

Background imageHastings Collection: Hastings, from Minnis Rock (engraving)

Hastings, from Minnis Rock (engraving)
5235583 Hastings, from Minnis Rock (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hastings, from Minnis Rock)

Background imageHastings Collection: Platform scene at Hastings railway station, Sussex 1860

Platform scene at Hastings railway station, Sussex 1860
Busy platform scene at Hastings railway station, Sussex. Date: 1860

Background imageHastings Collection: Saint Mary Star of the Sea, Hastings (engraving)

Saint Mary Star of the Sea, Hastings (engraving)
5204758 Saint Mary Star of the Sea, Hastings (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Mary Star of the Sea, Hastings, Baisl Champneys, BA, Architect)

Background imageHastings Collection: William stumbles on landing, 1920s (litho)

William stumbles on landing, 1920s (litho)
833097 William stumbles on landing, 1920s (litho) by Skelton, Joseph Ratcliffe (fl.1888-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation)

Background imageHastings Collection: Hastings (engraving)

Hastings (engraving)
820284 Hastings (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hastings. Illustration for Ports)

Background imageHastings Collection: Duke William leads his knights into battle, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)

Duke William leads his knights into battle, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
619964 Duke William leads his knights into battle, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Background imageHastings Collection: Duke William exhorts his troops to prepare themselves manfully

Duke William exhorts his troops to prepare themselves manfully
XIR183142 Duke William exhorts his troops to prepare themselves manfully and prudently for the battle against the English army, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist

Background imageHastings Collection: The Normans pull their ships to the sea, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)

The Normans pull their ships to the sea, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183128 The Normans pull their ships to the sea, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Background imageHastings Collection: Earl Harold rides from Bosham to London, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)

Earl Harold rides from Bosham to London, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183123 Earl Harold rides from Bosham to London, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Background imageHastings Collection: William the Conqueror, King Harold, Battle of Hastings

William the Conqueror, King Harold, Battle of Hastings
Portraits of William the Conqueror and King Harold, opponents in the Battle of Hastings of 1066, with the Seal of Battle Abbey, a view of the coast where the Normans landed, and Pevensey Castle

Background imageHastings Collection: Norman servants prepare a banquet for William and Bishop Odo blesses the meal

Norman servants prepare a banquet for William and Bishop Odo blesses the meal
XIR187008 Norman servants prepare a banquet for William and Bishop Odo blesses the meal, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Background imageHastings Collection: Harold is sent with his men to Normandy by Edward the Confessor

Harold is sent with his men to Normandy by Edward the Confessor
451817 Harold is sent with his men to Normandy by Edward the Confessor, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Background imageHastings Collection: St Clements in Hastings (engraving)

St Clements in Hastings (engraving)
730572 St Clements in Hastings (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Clements in Hastings)

Background imageHastings Collection: Saxon and Norman military costume from

Saxon and Norman military costume from the Bayeux Tapestry, 11th century. Norman soldiers carrying chainmail hauberks or suits of armour 1

Background imageHastings Collection: Laura Cowie and her daughter Anne

Laura Cowie and her daughter Anne
Actress Laura Cowie (1892 - 1969), who in private life was Mrs John Hastings Turner, wife of the author and playwright, pictured with her daughter Anne. Date: 1923

Background imageHastings Collection: A house is burnt by the Normans, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)

A house is burnt by the Normans, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
3700804 A house is burnt by the Normans, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Background imageHastings Collection: Praehagraphy of England, being a map of that Kingdom illustrative of the principle

Praehagraphy of England, being a map of that Kingdom illustrative of the principle
2973891 Praehagraphy of England, being a map of that Kingdom illustrative of the principle battles fought in it, pub. 1807 (coloured engraving) by English School




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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.