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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"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 -
- N.B. Re written -
Elworthy, Thomas, Louisa & family -
- Boys, Henry Harvey . Vice Admiral and Ellen Julia, his 'beloved wife'-
during his 12 years in Hastings he was Rector's Warden of St. Matthew's, Silverhill.
- Jenner, George & Frances Sarah -
formerly of Udimore - George after retirement led a 'quiet but useful and religious life. Frances was a noted charity supporter.
- Rant, George & Sabrina, son Elfred & his wife Elizabeth -
worshippers and supporters of Mount Pleasant Congregational Church
- Woods, George, -
amateur photographer of Hastings and environs, married secondly to Ethel Rant, daughter of George & Sabrina
Recent 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…
Updated Story
- Bumstead, Stephen J -
local, serving under the name Barnes, with the 5th Royal Sussex, died aged 16. WW1- 1914
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