The steelworkers found…

In various conditions buried inside a truss under what was the Ballroom area

June 20th 1925 Woman’s Weekly

Sept 9^th 1925 Daily Express

Aug 1^st 1925 Hastings St Leonards Observer

Flyer D’Oyly Carte Opera Co

These are from Hastings & St Leonards Observer

It is not that something unique has been found – this issue is available on the British Newspaper Archive, or in the Library in both hard copy and on microfilm.

The value is in the finding of them and focusing attention on the contents (such as can be seen) and wondering why, and when, and why those particular titles.

Was it packing before cement was poured, or someone just leaving their mark………?

(More anon)

 

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Hastings Pier Reopens –visit1066 Country. Well, not just yet!

http://www.visit1066country.com/things-to-do/attractions/hastings-pier-reopens-p1233701

Following a £14.2m refurbishment and over two years work, Hastings Pier will re-open to the public in Spring next year with a gala celebration being planned for May 2016.

The pier will offer a full service restaurant in the one remaining original, and now restored, building plus a bistro in the newly built Visitor Centre. The two storey Visitor Centre doubles as a Heritage Centre, a digital archive of different aspects of the pier’s history, much of it contributed by local residents. It will also be licensed for weddings with function rooms for private events, receptions and meetings plus a roof terrace café.

Poor maintenance forced the closure of the pier some ten years ago and a major fire in October 2010 nearly destroyed the entire structure.

Much of the funding for the renovation of the pier came from a substantial Heritage Lottery Fund grant whilst a Community Share issue in the pier’s operating company raised over £600,000 from some 3,000 investors, many of whom are local to Hastings.

The pier has plans for farmers’ markets, outdoor cinema, concerts and theatre, Xmas fairs, ice rink, circus, art installations and night sky watching as well as the more traditional seaside promenading.

Grateful thanks to East Hastings Sea Angling Association for the use of their boats…

…….while divers inspect columns in the sea bed at far end of the Pier

 

A £300k bid to ‘re-model’ and ‘revitalise’ the promenade at White Rock has been backed by councillors.

Members of Hastings Borough Council’s planning committee gave the proposals unanimous approval at their meeting yesterday (Wednesday, November 25).

Cllr Judy Rogers said: “This is really good to see. With the opening of the skatepark next year, it will liven up the seafront. I have been working very closely with the White Rock business group to bring a whole new lease of life to this area.

“Together with the opening of our wonderful pier in March next year, this will make the whole area lovely and part of the Hastings scene.”

The council first unveiled the proposals, which affect the promenade from Hastings Pier to the Robertson Street junction at White Rock, in June.

They include planting eight mature palm trees along White Rock and revamping the existing water feature.

There will also be a projecting viewing platform, as well as the promenade being re-paved.

At the junction of the promenade and pedestrian crossing from Robertson Street there will be a kiosk and terrace.

A pergola is also included in the proposals, which will be located west of the Grade-II listed Boer War memorial.

Read more: http://www.hastingsobserver.co.uk/news/local/hastings-promenade-plans-are-given-green-light-1-7086442#ixzz3sbooH5mi

Caught between the sand and the sky

Robertson Street and White Rock

Council bosses’ plans to re-model and revitalise the promenade at White Rock will come under discussion on Wednesday (November 25).

The authority first unveiled the proposals in June, which include planting mature palm trees along White Rock and revamping the existing water feature with a water cascade and a stage for licensed buskers.

The council said the proposals are designed to make the promenade from the pier to the junction with Robertson Street and White Rock more attractive for visitors, as well as complementing the reopening of Hastings Pier next March and the revamp of the disused White Rock Baths into a BMX and skateboarding park.

Read more: http://www.hastingsobserver.co.uk/news/local/hastings-promenade-plans-on-agenda-1-7071836#ixzz3rr8xcnvw

Pier Christmas cards

Pop in to the Pier hub to create a special pier card using zinc from the pavilion roof as decoration.

There’ll be sanding, drilling and glitter for that festive sparkle and you’ll be able to record your on Christmas message in it too.

FREE drop in to the Hub Saturday November 21 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

We want your memories! Were you at a gig on the Pier? Did you go to a Rave?

Write a paragraph describing what it felt like to be at that event on the Pier.
Please title it 'Gig Memory' with details of the event and Send Mail

Oral History Transcribing Volunteer Role

We are seeking volunteers with a basic level of IT skills and equipment at home that we can call upon to transcribe some of the many interviews we have done.

To find out more check out our website.

Not much happening? Think again!

• The replacement of the steelwork at the Pier Head is progressing well, and is now 85% complete.
• On the West side there was a column which had severely deteriorated and needed to be replaced. To do this we had to drive in two small diameter piles which were then filled with reinforcement and concrete. This operation needed to be carried out at low water so work took place very early in the morning and late at night to get the piles driven.
• Work on the Visitor Centre continues, with the cladding nearly complete on the West Side.
• The East side has to wait until the remaining deck boards from the far end of the Pier Head are lifted, and will then be prepared and used.
• The zinc trim around the windows and entrances is being fitted.
• Inside the building, the services and sprinklers have been installed and the floor and fitting out is now well underway.
• The steps and arena seating on the North end of the building will be underway soon.
• Re-instatement of the old cast iron balustrade at the front of the Pier is now complete, exactly 100 years after it was originally installed.
• Under the Pier the main services, gas, water, electric and drainage are being installed. The pipes and wires are fixed to the structure with access being gained via the new crawlway .

Hastings Pier Charity Interpretation Scheme - Marine Environment Research Package

 Starlings at dusk, Hastings Pier, http://www.countryfile.com/image/starlings-hastings-pier-dusk

This research package would be suitable for someone with a background in geography and knowledge of marine biology and experience of research. An interest in wildlife photography would be advantageous.

Waves; wind; tides; fish; birds; seaweed; coast, sun, moon and stars; cliffs and rocks

To apply

Send an e mail explaining why you feel you have the skills and experience to complete this research to Beatrice Rapley, Learning and Education Manager by Tuesday 17th November at 12noon.

For fee payable and other information contact Bea.

Low tide medley

There’s a hole in our Pier, Dear Liza……..

Deck lifted for installation of power cables to Visitor Centre

Working by the light of the moon

Fireworks! Cutting deck steels

Preparing to drive Pile 48b