In the Pink
West Marina Gardens was a place where soldiers billeted in the town came to do their exercises. Today the area is still used for the same purpose...
Tag St Leonards-on-Sea
Canadian Presentation (Part 2)
Following on from the last post, Canadian Presentation 2 shows the winners of two Distinguished Conduct Medals and six Military Medals
Canadian Presentation (Part 1)
This then and now image shows Canadian soldiers during a medal presentation in Warrior Square, St Leonards.
Workout near the Royal Victoria Hotel
The image shows a group of soldiers who are convalescing in Hastings being trained by instructors opposite the Royal Victoria Hotel, St Leonards...
Storm Imogen
I didn't have time to get down to the harbour arm to witness Storm Imogen smashing against it. Instead I briefly stopped down by Azure and took some photos down there.
New Zealand Flag Winners
On 1st October 1914 at the Christ Church Girls School, St Leonards, the New Zealand Flag was unfurled by the Rector, the Reverend G W Douglas. It was originally presented by children of...
Reflections
Here are a couple of photos showing reflections of the clouds over St Leonard beach one calm evening...
A Walk on the Beach
A walk on the beach is always nice but on certain days it can be magical. When this photo was taken the tide was at its lowest and there wasn't a breath of wind. Usually there is the constant noise of the waves...
Hunting the Lugworm
When the tide is out and the sand along the beach exposed, it is usual to see men on the beach carrying a shovel with them. These men are on the hunt for the lugworm....
St Pauls Parish Hall
A group of children outside St Pauls Parish Hall as they appeared in the patriotic tableau “Britannia’s Flag†which scored a success in the hall on Empire Day and resulted in the sum of £4,5s being sent to the local fund...
War Hospital Supply Depot
This Now and Then image shows members of the War Hospital Supply Depot with Canadian soldiers on the balcony of 41 Marina, St Leonards...
9th Hampshire Cyclists Regiment
The then and now image above shows the 9th Hampshire Cyclists Regiment preparing for parade on Sea Road next to West Marina Gardens. The original photograph appeared in the Hastings and...