Old Church Road

From Historical Hastings
Old Church Road

The route followed by both this road and Lancaster Road have existed since at least the 16th century, being known as Church Wood Road.

Both this and Upper Church Road were previously called Church Road. This road was renumbered during 1904..[1]

Images & Features

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Images

OccupierNumberFromTo
Castleham House18651972

Casualties of War

WW2

Martha May Thompsett (c1896-1944) (nee Stapley) Of 21 Old Church Rd, St, St Leonards on Sea, widow, who is believed to have been killed through war operations on 16.7.1944. Probate; Admin to Hazel May Thompsett, a spinster, and Mercy Marie Cornwall, a married woman. £636.15s.6d[2]

References & Notes

  1. Hastings & St Leonards Observer 08 October 1904 pg. 6
  2. Frederick & Martha Thompsett, Hastings, July 1944: Frederick & Martha Thompsett, Hastings, July 1944, accessdate: 6 December 2019