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It Was ‘South For Sunshine’

... from all the resorts was exceptionally heavy last, night. At Hastings and St. Leonard's It was estimated that upwards 40,000 holidaymakers were on the sealront during the day. Hastings pier reported record August bolidav with over 80,000 people paMtng ...

Published: Tuesday 08 August 1950
Newspaper: Western Daily Press
County: Bristol, England
Type: | Words: 398 | Page: 1 | Tags: none

BRISTOL EVENINO WORLD TUESDAY OCT 30 1951 24100 CHURCHILL PICKS MacMillan to Speed Up Gaoled for Suicide Bid ..

... Court MRS Eva Mary Foster 21 of Hastings was at Hastings to-day sentenced two months’ imprisonment she appeared on remand in custody after having guilty to attempting suicide stepping into the sea from a Hastings pier landing stage She was taken out court ...

Published: Tuesday 30 October 1951
Newspaper: Bristol Evening World
County: Bristol, England
Type: Article | Words: 1404 | Page: 1 | Tags: none

POST MONDAY AUG 1954 They Prefer a Rural Atmosphere to Street i ompeted in the gala organised ED'DING- cket lub

... London holidaymaker Harold Sandys (39) of Arnold Road South Tottenham treated hospital at Hastings yesterday for head injuries after being struck Hastings Pier by the lead sinker a young angler’s fishing tackle TOO LATE CLASSIFICATION DEATHS BAKER In ...

Published: Monday 09 August 1954
Newspaper: Bristol Evening Post
County: Bristol, England
Type: | Words: 2635 | Page: 9 | Tags: none

EVENING POST WEDNESDAY AUG 1953 PEG LEG FRANK (74) IN “DEATH DIVE” AGAIN 8uried i THE OUT French MPs May

... He his leg after an accident when was four but did not worry him He took up swimming and once swam 17 miles from Hastings Eastbourne Pier He said last night: “But there was no money swimming I started sensationalism” Once he dived 3000 feet from an aeroplane ...

Published: Wednesday 19 August 1953
Newspaper: Bristol Evening Post
County: Bristol, England
Type: | Words: 2665 | Page: 7 | Tags: none

EVENING POST WEDNESDAY AUG 1959 PEG-LEG FRANK (74) IN “DEATH DIVE” AGAIN French MPs May Go Back YllHE recall the

... gallon TT TROL ALSO REGENT BENZOLE MIXTURE (PREMIUM GRADE BLEND) He took up swimming and once swam 17 miles from Hastings Eastbourne Pier He said last night: “But there was no money in swimming I started sensationalism” Once he dived 3000 feet from an ...

Published: Wednesday 19 August 1953
Newspaper: Bristol Evening Post
County: Bristol, England
Type: | Words: 2673 | Page: 6 | Tags: none

TO which were swept away in hast year’s floods and later replaced are completely submerged in this picture-on ..

... TO which were swept away in hast year’s floods and later replaced are completely submerged in this picture-on the bridge trying to clear branches of trees caught by the stonework in the flooded River Barle DEBRIS of reconstruction equipment at Iyn-m wieched ...

Published: Wednesday 23 September 1953
Newspaper: Bristol Evening Post
County: Bristol, England
Type: | Words: 2511 | Page: 18 | Tags: none

I on left) was determined to get a front-line view ty contest held at the Pier Bandstand Weymouth NEWMARKET FIELDS

... I on left) was determined to get a front-line view ty contest held at the Pier Bandstand Weymouth NEWMARKET FIELDS LANDBEACH APPRENTICE HANDICAP lm Llanstcphan J Jarvis 5-9-3 Blasburv 0-21 Noon G Colling 7-8-10 F Morby d-Rochfort 7-8-7 J Howard 4-10 Pleasant ...

Published: Thursday 16 July 1953
Newspaper: Bristol Evening Post
County: Bristol, England
Type: | Words: 1867 | Page: 9 | Tags: none

t6d wmpl Dept J4o Town Hall 10 by ’ BOURNEMOUTH: Cliff Hotel-Overlooking pier secluded from ion weekly Solent ..

... t6d wmpl Dept J4o Town Hall 10 by ’ BOURNEMOUTH: Cliff Hotel-Overlooking pier secluded from ion weekly Solent Cliff BOURNEMOUTH Flat modate persons BOVSNEMOUTH: Jets adults only near 5 -Mi Girard 21 Road Boscomoe Bournemouth Hotel SI Road Alum Chine Chine ...

Published: Saturday 14 March 1959
Newspaper: Bristol Evening Post
County: Bristol, England
Type: | Words: 2858 | Page: 17 | Tags: none

Goacf EXTRAS LEARN THE ARMY WAY Unhappy-looking film extras have a real live sergeant - major RSM Bonk of the

... Hastinga-Bass 8 11 WHARONA J Beary 8 11 WEAK MOMENT J Harney 8 11 CARA BONITA G-Bowsher 8 11 CLOGS Hastings-Bass 8 11 ARE YOU THERE Beeby 8 11 GOLDEN DEW Hastings-Bass 8 11 BED BUG de Moraville 11 MRS SPRINGWHEAT Forester 8 11 BRIGHT RECORD Walwyn 11 BRIDLE ...

Published: Tuesday 13 July 1954
Newspaper: Bristol Evening Post
County: Bristol, England
Type: | Words: 1784 | Page: 16 | Tags: none

SHORTS FROM THE RESORTS

... but mobile crowds were on Promenade and Piers. SOUTHEND: Cold winds and snow shower drove crowds to shelter. EASTBOURNE : Beaches deserted, while overcoated holidaymakers thronged cales and cinemas. HASTINGS and ST. LEONARDS About 30 000 visitors enjoyed ...

Published: Monday 10 April 1950
Newspaper: Western Daily Press
County: Bristol, England
Type: | Words: 337 | Page: 1 | Tags: none

EVEN1NO BOST 1933 TRANSPORT LORRIES REQUIRE Waterproof SHEETS Prices & Samples with Quick Deliveries YEO BROS ..

... the biggest pier it ever had Mr Heal thinking of one similar to that at Weston-super-Mare which has a bigger covered amusement pavilion at its tip than any other pier in the country Cost might well over £50000 Weymouth already has two piers one at each ...

Published: Thursday 03 February 1955
Newspaper: Bristol Evening Post
County: Bristol, England
Type: | Words: 2070 | Page: 1 | Tags: none