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Promenade Shelter

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Summary

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Promenade Shelter

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Promenade Shelter

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In common with many seaside towns, Hastings has a number of promenade shelters. They are predominantly of two types; the concrete ones constructed by [[Sidney Little (1885-1961)|Sid Little]] - the 'Concrete King' and, often earlier glazed timber shelters.

This page serves as a holding page to document changes to the seafront shelters over time.
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Ray Goode (1940-2006)

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Role as Town Crier

Edward Burchatt Wingfield (1845-1885)

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Mabelle Annie Brassey (1865-1927)

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Thomas Breeds (1852-1931)

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Thomas Mann (1816-1903)

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Funeral and Estate

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Thomas Mann (1816-1903)

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Art Collection

Hastings Pier/Known Performances

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The Royal Blue

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The Postman

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Beeching's Bank

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	[[Visible are::Grand Parade]] looking along [[Visible are::Eversfield Place]] circa [[Date::1935]]		[[Visible are::Grand Parade]] looking along [[Visible are::Eversfield Place]] circa [[Date::1935]]
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		+	A now lost {{Visible\|Promenade Shelter}} can be seen opposite [[Warrior Square]], together with some wheeled trolleys for disposal of construction materials/waste.

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	{{Visible\|Eversfield Place}} {{Visible\|Beach}} {{VH\|St Leonards Pier}} {{VH\|Bottle Alley}} {{VH\|Marine Court}} {{Circa\|1938}}		{{Visible\|Eversfield Place}} {{Visible\|Beach}} {{VH\|St Leonards Pier}} {{VH\|Bottle Alley}} {{VH\|Marine Court}} {{Circa\|1938}}
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	{{Visible\|Trolleybus}} on {{Visible\|Eversfield Place}} {{Circa\|1947}}. {{Visible\|Hastings Pier}} is in the background		{{Visible\|Trolleybus}} on {{Visible\|Eversfield Place}} {{Circa\|1947}}. {{Visible\|Hastings Pier}} is in the background
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-In common with many seaside towns, Hastings has a number of promenade shelters. They are predominantly of two types; the concrete ones constructed by [[Sidney Little (1885-1961)|Sid Little]] - the 'Concrete King' and, often earlier glazed timber shelters. In addition to providing shelter from inclement weather, a number also serve as [[Bus]] stops.
+In common with many seaside towns, Hastings has a number of promenade shelters. They are predominantly of two types; the concrete ones constructed by [[Sidney Little (1885-1961)|Sid Little]] - the 'Concrete King' and, often earlier glazed timber shelters. In addition to providing shelter from inclement weather, a number also serve as [[Bus]] stops and vents for underground car parks.
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	{{Event\|Carnival}} at {{Visible\|Eversfield Place}}. The {{Visible\|Hastings Pier}} and {{Visible\|Maytham Hotel}} can be seen. [[Date::Jun 1949]]		{{Event\|Carnival}} at {{Visible\|Eversfield Place}}. The {{Visible\|Hastings Pier}} and {{Visible\|Maytham Hotel}} can be seen. [[Date::Jun 1949]]
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	{{Visible\|Warrior Square}} {{Visible\|Marine Court}} {{Visible\|Bathing Pool}} {{Visible\|Eversfield Place}} {{Visible\|Marina}} {{VH\|Tram}} {{Circa\|1950}}		{{Visible\|Warrior Square}} {{Visible\|Marine Court}} {{Visible\|Bathing Pool}} {{Visible\|Eversfield Place}} {{Visible\|Marina}} {{VH\|Tram}} {{Circa\|1950}}
	{{VH\|Clevedon Court Hotel}}		{{VH\|Clevedon Court Hotel}}
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 ==Role as Town Crier  ==
-During his tenure, Goode became a prominent ambassador for Hastings. His distinctive appearance, characterized by his 25-stone frame, bushy beard, and large sideburns, made him a recognizable figure in promotional campaigns and posters. His work took him beyond the United Kingdom, representing Hastings in Canada, Iceland, Germany, and the Netherlands. He collaborated with public figures such as Barbara Windsor and Hughie Green and played a key role in community events, including the [[Hastings Carnival]] procession and bonfire parade. To mark 25 years of service as a Town Crier, on the 1st of November 1996, Ray was presented with a gift from the Borough Council and a framed photograph of himself by the [[Hastings & St. Leonards Observer]], an event that reportedly left him speechless<ref>{{BNA|0000293/19961108/743/0007}}</ref>.
+During his 27 year tenure, Goode became a prominent ambassador for Hastings. His distinctive appearance, characterized by his 25-stone frame, bushy beard, and large sideburns, made him a recognizable figure in promotional campaigns and posters. His work took him beyond the United Kingdom, representing Hastings in Canada, Iceland, Germany, and the Netherlands. He collaborated with public figures such as Barbara Windsor and Hughie Green and played a key role in community events, including the [[Hastings Carnival]] procession and bonfire parade. To mark 25 years of service as a Town Crier, on the 1st of November 1996, Ray was presented with a gift from the Borough Council and a framed photograph of himself by the [[Hastings & St. Leonards Observer]], an event that reportedly left him speechless<ref>{{BNA|0000293/19961108/743/0007}}</ref>.
 Goode was a founding member of the Ancient and Honourable Guild of Town Criers and was also affiliated with the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes.

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 ===Suicide===
 The financial difficulties mentioned above contributed to his suicide in February 1885. It was rumoured that he had jumped off the [[Tower Buildings|Bohemia Tower]], whereas in reality, he was at the [[Marina Park]] &#8203;building&#8203; where on 25th February 1885 at around 8 am, at the age of 39, he cut his throat in the presence of his wife and a servant, then leaving that room and moving to a bedroom, he climbed on a nightstand to attempt to jump out of the window. His wife managed to stop him, but he rushed into the bathroom and, locking the door behind him, jumped from a first-floor window to the ground around 35 feet below. Wingfield was still alive but had broken his left femur, knee, tibia and fibula. Edward was moved to the office in an attempt to make him more comfortable, however succumbed to his injuries three-quarters of an hour later, passing away at 9:15. His doctor testified to the inquest that Wingfield had been suffering from depression and 'congestion of the brain' for some time before his suicide. The jury returned the only verdict possible - that of "Death from suicide whilst in a state of insanity"<ref>{{BNA|0000293/18850228/043/0007}}</ref><ref>{{BNA|0003441/18850228/058/0005}}</ref>. He left his wife and three-year-old daughter (Marguerite Sarah Wingfield (1882-1944). His estate was valued at £4719 5s. 8d.<ref>England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1885</ref>.
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−	~~#REDIRECT~~ [[Thomas Brandon Brett (1816-1906)]]	+	The polymath [[Thomas Brandon Brett (1816-1906)\|T. B. Brett]] in addition to his [[Brett Manuscript Histories\|Manuscript Histories]] and [[Historico-Biographies]] also wrote a number of columns in prose under the pseudonym 'The Postman'
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		+	A portion of one of these columns is below<ref>Thanks To [[Helena Wojtczak FRHistS (1958-)\|Helena]] for finding it in Brett's St. Leonards and Hastings Gazette and Visitors' Vade Mecum - Saturday 20 December 1884</ref>:-
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		+	REMINISCENCES OF HASTINGS
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		+	[As by far the larger portion of the information contained in the History of St. Leonards and Reminiscences of Hastings is exclusively original, and the remainder obtained from out-of-the-way sources at considerable labour and expense, the right of re-publication is reserved.]
		+	<poem>
		+	HIGH STREET — TORFIELD HOUSE (Continued)
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		+	Mrs. Collier, still surviving.
		+	Horses, doubtless, kept for driving
		+	Round about the town of Hastings, visiting her
		+	Until Sev’nteen-sev’nty nearing, [lands,
		+	When her name was disappearing,
		+	When, as well, her property got into other hands.
		+
		+	Pasture lands and lands for tilling,
		+	Bringing many a pound and shilling,
		+	Some of which the widow held in parish Magdalene;
		+	If you’d know them more precisely,
		+	Such they were which now, more nicely,
		+	Show themselves as portions of Bohemia demesne.
		+
		+	These a farm-house circumvend,
		+	And by Samuel Cramp were rented,
		+	All the time that Mrs. Collier owned the said estate;
		+	Which a record showeth surely—
		+	Such I tell you, quite demurely— [eight.
		+	Was from Sev’nteen-sixty-one to Sev’nteen sixty-
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		+	Cramp was one of two good farmers,
		+	Having wives as household charmers;
		+	“Principal Inhabitants” and overseers were they;
		+	One of whom might form a quorum,
		+	Being thus sole “cuckalorum,” [pay.
		+	Spending cash, and making rates for only three to
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 == Art Collection ==
-In addition to framing pictures, Thomas built up an extensive collection of artworks, estimated to be the finest collection of artworks in the district valued at several thousands of pounds during the late 19th century and was rated as being a fine judge of art.<ref name="ho"/> There are several advertisements for exhibitions of his collection at his premises in [[Claremont]] and [[Priory Street]], the advertisements often being combined with his antique furniture business based in the Old [[Town Hall]] in the [[High Street]].
+In addition to framing pictures, Thomas built up an extensive collection of artworks, estimated to be the finest collection of artworks in the district valued at several thousands of pounds during the late 19th century and was rated as being a fine judge of art.<ref name="ho"/> There are several advertisements for exhibitions of his collection at his premises in [[Claremont]] and [[Priory Street]], the advertisements often being combined with his antique furniture business based in the Old [[Town Hall]] in the [[High Street]]. Mann is also known for his ‘Mann’s Views of Hastings and St Leonard’s, in conjunction with the local artist, John Thorpe, who was born in Fairlight in 1813.
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 Feb 1975 Showaddywaddy
 Feb 1975 Ginger Baker's Gurvitz Army
 Jul 1975 Osibisa
 Jul 1975 Hot Chocolate
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 Sep 1975 Curved Air
 Nov 1975 Ginger Baker's Gurvitz Army
 Jul 1976 Sex Pistols
 Mar 1977 Medicine Head
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 Oct 1978 Squeeze
 Oct 1978 Siouxsie and The Banshees supported by Spizzoil Special Guest: Nico
 [or 6?] Mar 1980 Elvis Costello and The Attractions
 Nov 1993 Hawkwind
 Oct 1995 Hawkwind
 Nov 2002 The Clash supported by The Raveonettes
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 There's a house of renown in St. Leonards nice town,
 Which all are invited to view,
-It's T. Brett's abode, 28, Norman Road,
+It's T. Brett's abode, 28, [[Norman Road]],
 And is known as the House Royal Blue.
 It is there you may find many things to your mind—