Hastings Histories
You've probably heard of Hastings already - apparently something happened there in 1066...? Hastings is a unique seaside town full of quirks, characters and amazing histories. Every episode in this new podcast will tell a different tale from Hastings' past, featuring the voices of those that live in the town. There's so much more to us than just 1066....
Podcasting since 2022 • 5 episodes
Hastings Histories
Latest Episodes
The History of Hastings United
In our fifth episode we will be exploring the history of our beloved local football team, Hastings United. We will go all the way back to the clubs origins in the 19th century, discuss the highs and lows of the next 100 years, and reflect on wh...
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The History of Hastings Fishing Part 2 - Within Living Memory
This is our second episode on the history of the Hastings fishing community. This time we take up the story post WW2 and continue to explore the changes seen to The Stade, the methods of fishing and the challenges faced by the industry in the m...
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Episode 4
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The History of Hastings Fishing Part 1 - Beyond Living Memory
In this episode we’ll be exploring the history of the Hastings fishing community from the Doomsday Book until WW2. We’ll look at the work of the fishermen, the community in the which they lived and the challenges they faced.How has fish...
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Episode 3
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47:25
The History of Hastings America Ground
Did you know that part of Hastings town centre is known as 'The America Ground'? Perhaps you've seen the mural on Robertson Street or heard the speech at the start of the bonfire procession? This episode tells the story of the part of Has...
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Episode 2
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The History of Hastings Jack in the Green
Almost everyone from Hastings will know about Jack in the Green... but where does this strange and wonderful tradition come from? In this episode we will be exploring the origins behind this Mayday custom and questioning the widely hel...
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Episode 1
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