The Duke of Wellington
From Historical Hastings
The Duke of Wellington was opened circa 1862 as the Duke Road area was developing as number 1 Duke Road. The residents of the surrounding streets were either poorer working class or unemployed and the pub, along with the neighbourhood, was viewed as an undesirable place to visit. By the end of the 19th century, the pub was attached to the Black Lion Brewery from Brighton and was briefly known as the 'The Wellington Inn'. The pub was known as 'The Duke' in the 1950s.[1]. There was also another public-house - the Dorset Arms very close at number 17 Duke Road. The Duke closed around 2020, with planning being submitted to convert the premises into residential use in September 2026[2].
Known Licencees[edit]
| From | To | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1862 | William Smith[3] | |
| 1862 | Edward Barton[3] |
Images[edit]
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Coronation-Party-in-Duke-Road-May-1953.
References & Notes
- ↑ Buckle, Alan & Hastings Local History Group (2013). : From waterfall to windmill, p. 81.
- ↑ Hastings Borough Council Planning application ref HS/FA/26/00551
- ↑ a b Hastings & St Leonards Observer 18 December 1866 pg. 2
