Unsung Heroes of Hastings Pier: A Work in Progress

From the February 2015 Newsletter—  for more, see http://us7.campaign-archive1.com/?u=8a4088db8993613ffc321ff30&id=7dd671a00e&e=531273b27b

“Unsung Heroes of Hastings Pier”, an exhibition of photographs at The HUB by local photographer John Cole, is a celebration of the men and women working on Hastings Pier to restore it to as the jewel in the crown of the Hastings seafront.

“This is a work in progress,” says John. “I began it in May 2014 and will continue photographing the workers until it is completed. So far, I’ve been fortunate enough to photograph a huge variety of workers: carpenters, steel erectors, engineers, project managers, barge workers, crane operators, contracts managers, coppersmiths, and apprentice workers, to name but a few.  All heroes in my book for the work they’re doing.”

“What is especially satisfying about the work is the very positive attitude of everyone I’ve photographed working on the Pier,” says John. “There seems to be a genuine enthusiasm for restoring the Pier, and the glow it will bring to Hastings. How could one not feel good working outside in the fresh air above the waters of the Channel?”

When the Pier is completed, there will be a more comprehensive exhibition of the photographs. But if you want to have a sneak preview of the work to date, please come by the HUB

The exhibition runs from
17 February until 21 March 2015
Opening Event
Tuesday 17th February, 3-4 pm