Illustrated with pictures from Ion Castro’s collection Hastings Pier was opened by the Earl of Granville, Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports on the fifth of April 1872, which coincidentally was the country’s first ever Bank Holiday. Work had started on the pier on the 18th of December 1869 by the famous engineer Eugenius … Continue reading Hastings Pier- The Early Days
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Jerwood Foundation runs through this selection from the Rye’s Own archive, linking individual reports and recollections into a broader picture of local life. The trail includes “Jerwood Foundation Working with Hastings on New Art Gallery” and “Hastings Pier- The Early Days”, offering several ways into the subject rather than a single potted account.
Jerwood Foundation Working with Hastings on New Art Gallery
By Amber Rudd The Jerwood Foundation is to work with Hastings Borough Council to explore the opportunity and potential for a new gallery in Hastings which would house the main body of the Jerwood Art Collection and receive temporary exhibitions. Jerwood and Hastings are exploring the feasibility of the options and working closely with local … Continue reading Jerwood Foundation Working with Hastings on New Art Gallery