Hastings Information Bureau
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In 1910, the Executive Committee of the Borough Association reported at a meeting at the Town Hall that Hastings could be better marketed, however very little in the way of funding was available. This was keenly felt when, following an approach to the railway companies, four thousand copies of a poster advertising the town was requested. Due to the severe lack of funds available, only 500 copies were able to be sent to each of the two local companies. Advertising in local papers in the Manchester area resulted in a large demand for guides to the town; again, due to shortness of funds, only 144 were initially sent - these ran out within two days leading to a further two hundred guides being sent. The Committee treasurer reported that at the end of the year, a deficit of £100 was forecast and, unless additional funding was secured, advertising of the town would have to be curtailed in spite of an apparent demand[1].
At the same meeting Councillor Dr. Gray offered his premises at 6 Palace Avenue to the Association for three months as an 'Information Bureau'. This would give information to visitors about the various attractions in the town. In addition, a volunteer offered his services to manage this bureau. Both offers were reportedly accepted.[1].
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Hastings Information Bureau, Verulam Place 1930
References & Notes
- ↑ a b British Newspaper Archive Hastings & St. Leonards Observer 11 June 1910 Pg. 0005
