A view of the Cyril and Lilian Bishop Lifeboat and All Saint’s Church in Hastings Old Town. All Saint’s Church dates back at least to the Norman Conquest. The original church may have been sited somewhere else, but it was…
After a day dodging rain showers whilst visiting Sandown and Shanklin on the Isle of Wight, we decided to end the day by driving up to Culver Down and taking in the views. Pulling into one of the car parks…
A weathered fishing boat on Hastings beach surrounded by a clutter of boxes, nets and net markers. It is strange to me how this seemingly abandoned boat and disused equipment can be aesthetic in the location where it has been…
For walkers at Rye Harbour and Camber Sands it wasn’t a particularly nice day. A strong wind was blowing relentlessly, and it was cold for a July day. Ideal conditions for kiteboarding though, and the kiteboarders were out in force…
Three photographs of Hastings Harbour Arm during Storm Doris in February 2017. As of 2019, this scene has changed now as the Harbour Arm has received significant reinforcement in the form of concrete and granite blocks. More information about the…
A young seagull photographed staring out to sea. What was going through its mind? Are seagulls capable of thinking beyond the moment? Planning for the future or remembering the past? They can problem solve and learn behaviours, so perhaps they…
Sunset on Bexhill Beach. A strong wind blows spray from the tops of waves rolling into Bexhill Beach, creating a haze that softens this sunset scene. Click on both images to view purchase options in my online Red Bubble shop.
Hastings Pier Reflected A photograph of Hastings Pier taken at low tide on a calm sunny day. The pier is reflected in the wet sand, creating an unusual view of a much photographed landmark. Click on the image to view…
The West Hill in Hastings is an open space that separates the Old Town with the town centre. As well as the castle and smugglers caves, the hill was once the site of a windmill and used for farming.
Bottle Alley is the 480 meter long lower deck of Hastings Promenade that runs between the Pier and Warrior Square. It was built in the 1930's by Sidney Little the 'Concrete King' of the South Coast.
Cliff End at Fairlight marks the point where Pett Level starts. On the beach, below the cliffs, you can see millions of years of geological and natural history all within the same area.
Alexander Park is a great place to take a walk and one of the highlights of living in Hastings. I visit the park many times in a year, and enjoy the changing colours across the seasons.
