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Farewell to Hastings
This last image in the current series shows the Cardiff Pals gathering near Wellington Square as they say farewell to Hastings in March 1915. The Cardiff Pals were the 11th Battalion of the Welsh Regiment and served in the Salonika campaign.
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Bridge Building in Alexandra Park
The battalions billeted in Hastings during World War 1 didn’t just enjoy the sea air and attractions of the town. They were expected to train as well. This shows the ‘B’ Company of the 11th Battalion Welsh Regiment…
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Welsh Borderers at 23 Bexhill Road
This image shows a number of soldiers from the Welsh Borderers and the family of Mrs Clark who were resident at 23 Bexhill Road in March 1915. I liked this image because of the business that runs from the building now….
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The 5th Battalion of the Royal Sussex Brigade
A special service was held at Trinity Church, Hastings on in February 1915. The colours of the 5th (Cinque Ports) Battalion of the Royal Sussex Brigade were temporarily laid up at the church…
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South Wales Borderers at the Highlands Hotel
This image shows some soldiers of the South Wales Borderers billeted at the Highlands Hotel in Boscabel Road, St Leonards in February 1915. These soldiers were of the 7th Service Battalion of the South Wales Borderers…
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Royal Field Artillery on the march
This image shows the Right Section of the 2nd Home Counties Brigade, Royal Field Artillery […]
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St Johns Ambulance Brigade go to War
This Then and Now image shows the officers and men of the St Johns Ambulance […]
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Johnson’s Corner
On the A2070 between Brenzett and Hamstreet in Kent an American flag can be seen close […]
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King George V at West Marina 1918
The image above shows King George V at West Marina Gardens when he visited on […]
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Hastings Lifeboat on Robertson Street
This image shows the Hastings Lifeboat, Charles Arkcoll II, being moved through Robertson Street to […]
