The cemetery was opened on 28th November 1856, the Church of England section being consecrated by Bishop Gilbert of Chichester, followed by a service in All Saints Church. The first burial was that of ‘Yorky’ Smith.
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More information:
"the grave's a fine and private place…" exploring Hastings Cemetery
Why not rest, relax and reflect awhile, sitting on the OHPS / FoHC seat. locatedon EL, and take in the magnificent view.
- To find information you can use the GoogleIsearch above, or there is an alphabetical index to the people on the website under the heading People -
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All names are included in this index
NEW STORIES -
- Davies, Frances Alford -
a wife and mother, losing both a husband and a son at young ages. An interesting gravestone
- Palmer, Philip Henry, M.I.C.E, First wife, Mary Sarah, second wife, Caroline Flora -
Borough Engineer, 1888 - 1935
- Wilson, George & Ann -
head of the firm of Cording and Co., of 19, Piccadilly; both will be remembered for their benefaction to St. Matthew's Church, especially the Parish Room…
Recent Stories
- Beck, Henry & his wife Emily -
there is little known, partly because it is a common name in these Prts; the memorial is an unusual shape.
- Kingsnorth, Emily = a widower, running a boarding house when she first came to Hastings.
- Orr, William & Alice, and daughter Alice -
A Scotsman who came to Hastings after serving in both world wars
- Todd, Tru, wife Elizabeth and niece, Elizabeth Rich -
in censuses Tru is described as a Fish Hawker, and after they were married Elizabeth joined him and for many years people had memories of them hawking shrimps. Elizabeth came from Fairlight, and used to sell sweets and souvenirs at Lovers’ Seat.
Updated Story
- Piasecki, Sergiusz -
A Polish writer, convicted armed robber and smuggler, a brave resistance fighter, a member of Intelligence forces, an executioner……..
In 2004 it was 60 years since the Polish writer, Sergiusz Piasecki, author of "The Great Bear's Lover" died.
His grave has been renovated by his countrymen.
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