St. Leonards Gardens, is one of the best kept secrets and the jewel in the crown, of our beautiful home town, with views and vistas that are practically unchanged from when it was first constructed nearly 200 years ago.
Category Archives: Local History
A Moment of Clarity
The story of a holiday, an accident, a hospital, a chance trip to a cathedral and a moment of clarity.
Adventures of a Hasting’s Flâneur
My leisurely rambles around my home town and the stories that I have discovered along the way.
Rye and Romney Marsh: Landscape of Mystery
A personal impression of a unique landscape
The Chalybeate Springs and Healing Waters of Hastings
Exploration of the natural springs and healing waters of Hastings
Rocks in the Landscape
The story of a unique garden with a history involving Pennsylvania, ancient rocks and a cast of poets , writers and artists.