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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To see Plan of cemetery click on Cemetery Heading on green menu bar above.
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"the grave's a fine and private place…" exploring Hastings Cemetery
Why not rest, relax and reflect awhile, sitting on the OHPS / FoHC seat, located on EL, and take in the magnificent view.
New Stories
- King, George W & Sarah, and their sons Frederick (KIA, France, WW1, 1917) and Edwin ( KIA, Greece,WW1, 1918)
- Wood Brothers, Athur, Cecil (Reported Missing, & later confirmed KIA, WW1 1917, aged 19) and Frank
We have recently come across an Australian site listing ‘Anzacs’ born in Hastings, lots of recognisable names! https://honouringanzacs.net.au/search-
Recent Stories-
- Allen, George & parents, George Thomas & Naomi -
Grave has a “Book of Remembrance for other family members. George was killed in WW1, 1918
- Bosting, George & Caroling Annie. -
- Noakes, Thomas, Matilda & Vivian -
Vivian was killed in action, WW1 1916. His Father was from Hastings, and his parents returned there.
- Salter, Thomas, Elizabeth and their son, Archibald Salter -
Archibald was reported missing at Ypres in 1918. WW1
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The Next Scheduled Cemetery Walk is
At 2PM on the 7th July 2019
To arrange a Cemetery Walk
email Anne Scott
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