How the Rock Fair Ended
As part of his history of America Ground Steve Peak wrote about the three main fairs, and how the killjoys ended the biggest and best – the Rock Fair. Three ancient fairs were held every year in Hastings until they…
Heritage Stewards: Maintaining a Historical Record
The Trinity Triangle High Street Heritage Action Zone is a four-year regeneration programme supported by Historic England to breathe new life into a historic part of Hastings town centre: the Trinity Triangle and America Ground. The Trinity Triangle area of…
Trinity Triangle: In On The Action
The Trinity Triangle Heritage Action in Hastings is a four-year regeneration programme supported by Historic England and administered by community company Heart of Hastings (HoH). As HIP reported last September, its aim is to “re-purpose derelict buildings as productive community…
4th July Hastings’ Own Independents’ Day
By Fiona McGarry “Independents’ Day is a not-for-profit campaign that exists “to support and promote independent retail businesses across the UK all year round, with an annual focus on 4th July”. In Hastings, the festivities are centred on White Rock…
Local Creatives Bring The America Ground’s Past To Life
A new set of creative works bringing to life a fascinating area of Hastings is now available to view online. The works were produced for Our Past, Our Future – a project by local arts and heritage company, ; PICTURE:…
Dot Dash Explores the America Ground Online
MSL responds to the lockdown with an online cultural programme Dot Dash which runs from April to September. Margaret Sheehy, Director of MSL Projects explains: “Dot Dash, a largely digitally-hosted project, uses art to explore, chronicle and re-tell stories of…
Hastings Bonfire 2019
Tomorrow evening (Saturday) it’s the 25th anniversary of Hastings Borough Bonfire Society’s annual torch-blazing procession through the town – the longest single file of blazing torches in the county “and therefore the world!”, according to the Society’s website. Up to…
America Ground “Rejuvenation”: Bid Details Released
As reported in HIP 136, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport announced on 14th September that Hastings has been selected as one of 69 English towns and cities to receive a share of £95m funds earmarked for regeneration…
Observer Building Opening Its Doors With ‘People and Place’ Exhibition
The landmark Observer Building (OB) is set to open its doors to the town for the first time since its closure in 2016 as a proud partner of the prestigious Coastal Currents festival. On 6th, 7th and 8th September from…
New Queers On The Block National Tour Visits Hastings
NQOTB comes courtesy of Brighton’s Marlborough Theatre and travels around the UK, developing relationships with venues and showcasing a local artist alongside touring performers. Performers Marikiscrycrycry and Adam Frost will be showing at the Printworks on 20th September. Marikiscrycrycry, taken…