By John Hodges Sometime after 1066 the first Norman Castle in England, constructed in stone, was built on what is now known as the West Hill. The original construction was of wood and it was not till some years later that the stone remains of that crumbling edifice that we know today as Hastings … Continue reading The Red House Emmanuel Road
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Explore Hastings Castle through Rye’s Own, from remembered scenes and historical detail to the news and personalities that gave the place its character. Stories such as “The Castle Run” and “The Red House Emmanuel Road” give the collection its range and its distinctly local texture.
The Castle Run
Cyclists set out in their hundreds from the Lifeboat Station in the shadow of Hastings Castle on a massive sponsored ride organised annually by St. Leonards Rotary Club. The destination was Pevensey Castle for those attempting the 25 mile return trip of Hurstmonceaux Castle for the more adventurous (or foolish) who decided they wanted a … Continue reading The Castle Run