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Hastings - St Leonards - Bexhill
Piers - Cliff Lifts - Miniature Railway

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This page shows images of the piers, cliff lifts, and miniature railway at Hastings, St Leonards & Bexhill.

 

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Hastings Pier

Construction on Hastings Pier started on 18th December 1869. It was opened by the Earl of Granville, Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports on Monday, 5th August 1872. Designed by the famous engineer Eugenius Birch, at a cost of £23,250, the original pier was modelled on Brighton West Pier. Unlike Brighton, however, a very handsome oriental style pavilion, capable of seating 2000 people comfortably, was constructed at the seaward end. The pier was 910ft (275m) long and varied in width from 45ft (13.6m) to 190ft (57.5m). On the approach to the pavilion, a flight of steps either side of the building led down to the landing stages, each 200ft (60.6m) long by 8ft (2.4m) wide. In 1885 a further landing stage was built at a cost of £2,000.

During the early part of the 20th century, many small buildings were erected on Hastings Pier to house various leisure facilities. In 1910/1911 a shooting gallery and slot machines were installed, and in 1912 a rifle range and bowling alley were added. In 1913 the shoreward end of Hastings Pier, known as the 'parade extension', was sold to the local council to finance a new arcade, shops and tearooms. On 15th July 1917 the pavilion was destroyed by fire, eventually being replaced by a much less elaborate structure in 1922. A shoreward end pavilion was built in 1926, embellished by an art deco façade in the 1930s.

Hastings was sectioned during the Second World War for fear of German invasion, cutting off the main pier structure from the shore promenade. Although suffering some bomb damage, Hastings Pier was reopened in 1946. In 1951 and 1956 the solariums were built, and in 1960 a Townsend hovercraft operated from the pier head. In 1966 the council constructed the 'Tridome' on the parade extension to celebrate the 900th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings. The parade extension and Tridome came back into the ownership of the pier company two years later in 1968. In the following year the Tridome was converted to an amusement arcade.

A decline in the pier's fortunes was experienced during the last two decades, despite various owners trying to make it a viable concern. Rejected for millennium funding in 1996, Hastings Pier was put up for sale for £3.5m, and was closed to the public. Although having been purchased by new owners for a short time, and once again opened, Hastings Pier now finds itself once again closed to the public.

Early postcards of Hastings Pier showing the original simple entrance and uncluttered deck
The original pavilion had four onion domes

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Hastings Pier later received additional attractions along the deck
The multi-sided building was a 'Joy Wheel' - large roundabout which spins around faster and faster
People fly off and the last one on is the winner - sounds extremely dangerous
There is a photo in Martin Easdown's book Piers of Sussex (History Press)
Beyond is a building showing animated pictures. What fun they had.

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Later postcards of Hastings Pier showing the 1914 landward 'Parade Extension' with bandstand and enclosed seatin
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The original pavilion was burnt down in 1917 - aerial view after the evnt
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The burnt out pavilion was replaced by this simple design in 1922
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Postcard of a P&A Campbell paddle steamer arriving at Hastings Pier
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The 1922 pavilion was remodelled in more ornate fashion with twin towers
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The 1966 the 'Tridome' was installed in place of the bandstand with a 900th anniversary  exhibition of the 1066 invasion
The Tridome was later converted into an amusement hall - The second card shows how the deck was now almost totally enclosed

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2009 Images
Images of the closed Hastings Pier in 2009 - a depressing sight, but substantially intact and worse was to come
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 28th October 2009

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2012 Images
Images of the closed Hastings Pier in 2012 - following the pavilion fire and the start of building demolition
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 4th October 2012

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Hastings West Hill Cliff Lift

The West Hill Cliff Railway, or West Hill Lift, runs largely in tunnel, and provides access to Hastings Castle and St Clement's Caves from George Street, on the town's sea front. The West Hill overlooks the sea to the south, the Old Town to the east, and the current central business district of Hastings to the west. The tunnel makes photography extremely difficult, particularly since the cars pass each other in the tunnel.

The line is owned and operated by Hastings Borough Council and has the following technical parameters:
   Length: 500 feet (150 m)
   Height difference: 170 feet (52 m)
   Gradient: 33%
   Cars: 2
   Capacity: 16 passengers per car
   Configuration: Double track
   Gauge: 6 feet (1.8 m)
   Traction: Electricity

Construction of the line was started in 1889 by a private operator, the Hastings Lift Company. The line met with local opposition, which meant that the work took longer to complete than originally envisaged, and construction costs were over 50% higher than envisaged. The line finally opened in 1891, and was originally powered by a gas engine.

The first operator went bankrupt in 1894, probably as a result of the construction delays and cost overrun. The Hastings Passenger Lift Company took over and operated the line until 1947, when Hastings Borough Council bought the line. It was converted to electric operation in 1971. To mark the railway's centenary year, the line was fully refurbished in 1991. The West Hill Lift is complemented by the East Hill Cliff Lift, giving visitors access to Hastings Country Park



Ref: wikipedia.com


 
Images of the West Hill Cliff Lift
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 14th April 2007

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Having failed to get much in the way of images in 2007. I tried again in October 2012. Following the accident on the East Hill Lift (a few weeks after my visit in 2007), Health & Safety enforcement is excessive and passengers can go nowhere near the lift access areas when the cabins are moving. It is even more difficult to photograph now, but because it was very quiet compared to 2007, I could get some interior shots of the cars.

Images of the West Hill Cliff Lift lower station
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 4th October 2012

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Images of the West Hill Cliff Lift upper station - just a doorway alongside a cafe
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 4th October 2012

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Images of the West Hill Cliff Lift car interiors
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 4th October 2012

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Images of the West Hill Cliff Lift upper station - seen from the beach
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 4th October 2012

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Hastings Castle

The West Hill Cliff Railway gives access to Hastings Castle, although the best views of the castle are from the promenade.

Before or immediately after landing in England in 1066 William of Normandy ordered three fortifications to be built, Pevensey Castle in September 1066, Hastings (before the Battle of Hastings) and Dover, a few days after the battle. Hastings Castle was originally built as a motte-and-bailey castle near the shore. In 1070 William had issued orders for the Castle to be rebuilt in stone, along with the St Mary's Chapel. The construction of Hastings Castle is depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry.

The Count of Eu held the castle for most of the Norman period, but King John ordered that the castle be destroyed to prevent it falling into the hands of the Dauphin Louis. In 1220, Henry III re-fortified the castle. In 1287 violent storms battered the south coast for many months and the soft sandstone cliffs eventually succumbed to the elements. Large sections of the face fell into the sea along with parts of the castle.

In 1339 and 1377, the town was attacked by the French leaving many burnt buildings which included homes. Throughout the next century erosion was unchecked and gradually more of the castle was lost to the sea. The mid 16th century saw the castle receive another blow as Henry VIII commissioned that all Catholic monasteries were to be destroyed and this left the site in decay for many years. After that the site was purchased by the Pelham family and used for farming until the ruins had become so overgrown they were virtually lost from memory.

During World War II, the castle received more damage as Hastings was a target for bombing raids. In 1951 Hastings Corporation purchased the site and converted it into a tourist attraction.


Ref: wikipedia.com


 
Hastings Castle seen from the promenade
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 4th October 2012

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Hastings East Cliff Lift


East Hill Cliff Railway, or East Hill Lift provides access to Hastings Country Park via the East Hill, which overlooks the Old Town and Rock-a-Nore, an area to the east of Hastings. The line provides views over the Stade, home to the largest beach launched fishing fleet in Europe.

The line is owned and operated by Hastings Borough Council and has the following technical parameters:
   Length: 267 feet (81 m)
   Gradient: 78%
   Cars: 2
   Capacity: 16 passengers per car
   Configuration: Double track
   Gauge: 5 feet (1.5 m)
   Traction: Electricity

The line was opened in 1903 by Hastings Borough Council. The line was originally operated on the water balance principle, and the twin towers of the upper station contained water tanks for this purpose. The line was modernised between 1973 and 1976, during which time it was converted to electric operation and new cars were provided.

The line was shut in June 2007 because of an incident where a fault in a control panel caused the cars to fail to stop at the correct point, resulting in damage to both cars and stations. In 2008, Hastings Borough Council decided on a major refurbishment involving new cars and new control and safety systems, together with repairs to the damaged stations. The line reopened in March 2010.

Following the closure of lines in Broadstairs and Margate, the East Hill Cliff Railway is now the steepest funicular railway in the United Kingdom. It is complemented by the West Hill Cliff Railway, giving visitors access to Hastings Castle and the Smugglers Adventure in St. Clements Caves.


Ref: wikipedia.com


Postcards of Hastings East Hill Cliff Lift
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Images of Hastings East Hill Cliff Lift
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 14th April 2007

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View of Hastings from the top of the East Hill
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 14th April 2007

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Hastings Miniature Railway

The 10.25 inch gauge Hastings Miniature Railway operates at the Stade from Rock-a-Nore to Marine Parade, and has provided tourist transport since 1948, after running the previous year at neighbouring St Leonards. The equipment came from Lord Downshire's railway at Easthampstead Park. The railway initially ran just 250yards and was operated on the push-pull principle. In 1950 it was lengthened westwards by 100yards and a passing loop was installed to run the locos round. In 1957 a further extension west alongside the boating lake was opened to the current terminus. The previous terminus loop remains but only one line is used.

The two Easthampstead locos included a GWR outline freelance 0-6-0, originally built in 1934 as an 0-6-0PT, and rebuilt in 1946 before coming to Sussex. It had run on the Surrey Border & Camberwell until 1938 and then on Colonel Tyrrell's line at New Romney. It was rebuilt again in 1951. Numbered 3007, it is named Firefly and had various liveries in its career including green and yellow. The second Easthampstead loco was an impressive Royal Scot 4-6-0 built by Bassett-Lowke in 1938, before moving to New Romney c.1946.

A third loco was a GWR outline 4-6-0 Hampton Court, built by Twinings for Dudley Zoo, but also working at Nottingham. None of these three steam locos remain on the railway.

Current locos include No.31 Swee'Pea which is a 1990 Alan Keef 0-6-0 diesel-hydraulic of narrow gauge outline. There is also a
US-outline Bo-Bo diesel No.4 Speedy Fizzle, plus other diesels Uncle Jim and Jerry Lee.

The railway was considerably restored and re-opened in 2010.



Royal Scot

Postcard of Hastings Miniature Railway - Royal Scot
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No.3007 Firefly

Postcard of Hastings Miniature Railway - No.3007Firefly
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No.31 Swee'Pea

Hastings Miniature Railway - No.31 Swee'Pea
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 14th April 2007
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No.4 Speedy Fizzle

Hastings Miniature Railway - No.4 Speedy Fizzle at Rock-a-Nore Station
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 4th October 2012
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Hastings Miniature Railway - No.4 Speedy Fizzle en route between Rock-a-Nore  and Marine Parade Stations
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 4th October 2012
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Hastings Miniature Railway - No.4 Speedy Fizzle at Marine Parade Stations
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 4th October 2012
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Hasting Beach Fishing Boats

Hastings claims that it has the largest beach fishing fleet in Europe. Boats are launched and recovered on the beach using a large collection of Track Marshall excavators, and a solitary Fiat.



Fishing Boats

Images of the Hastings beach fishing fleet
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Track Marshalls...

Images of the Hastings beach Track Marshalls - used for pushing boats into the water and towing them out
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...and a Fiat

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