Hastings is a seaside town and borough in East Sussex on the south coast of England and gives its name to the Battle of Hastings, which took place 8 mi (13 km) to the north-west at Senlac Hill in 1066. It later became one of the medieval Cinque Ports. In the 19th century, when this illustration was drawn, it was a popular seaside resort, as the railway allowed tourists and visitors to reach the town.

Hastings is a seaside town and borough in East Sussex on the south coast of England and gives its name to the Battle of Hastings, which took place 8 mi (13 km) to the north-west at Senlac Hill in 1066. It later became one of the medieval Cinque Ports. In the 19th century, when this illustration was drawn, it was a popular seaside resort, as the railway allowed tourists and visitors to reach the town. Stock Photo
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27 June 2012

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Hastings, East Sussex, England

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"The History of England" by Dr G... Published George Virtue; London 1860