A peepshow of St Leonards on Sea, 1840
The Hastings Museum acquired in 1947 a peepshow of St Leonards on Sea, numbered 947.43. This is full of interest, as it shows an unusual view of the seafront, looking west from the archway. The Museum very kindly let me have photos of it. First we have the front, with a small hole of the Read on…
Marina in the electoral registers, 1860 and 1866
Electoral registers are often a neglected source for house histories. Quite apart from giving the names of voters living there, they can provide extra information. For example, you can sometimes gather information on who owned freehold property. Occasionally a tenant is given. Directories give the occupant, but directories are few before about 1885. The priced Read on…
The Van Biene family
The Hastings and St Leonards Observer, 12 October 1918 issue, contained the following brief notice: Edward van Biene, late manager (3 ½ years) St Leonards Pier, open for employment in similar capacity. 10 Maze Hill. It is odd that he quit (or was he fired ?) before he found a suitable job. The same issue Read on…
