Project Gutenberg 2010-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 72 Higgins, Walter Haslehust, E. W. 1866 1949 Haslehust, Ernest William Haslehurst, Ernest William Haslehurst, E. W. Hazelhurst, Ernest 25006431 Hastings and Neighbourhood Produced by Al Haines "Hastings and Neighbourhood" by Walter Higgins is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This book explores the rich history and scenic beauty of Hastings and its surrounding areas, providing a picturesque narrative of its past. Higgins delves into the evolution of Hastings from its early days, illustrating how it has changed over time while highlighting its significance in English history. The book begins with an overview of Hastings itself, emphasizing its romantic landscape and historical monuments such as Hastings Castle and Pevensey Castle. Higgins paints a vivid picture of the town's transformations through various eras, notably focusing on key events such as the Norman conquest and its strategic importance as a Cinque Port. As he details the geography, landmarks, and historical anecdotes of places like Battle Abbey, Winchelsea, and Rye, readers encounter a blend of natural beauty and historical intrigue that characterizes the region. Ultimately, Higgins creates a sense of nostalgia and appreciation for the past, inviting readers to explore both the tangible and intangible memories that make Hastings and its neighborhood a significant part of England's heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.) http://www.gutenberg.org/files/33042/33042-h/images/img-cover.jpg en Sussex (England) -- Description and travel Hastings (England) -- Description and travel DA Text Browsing: History - European Browsing: Travel & Geography 120403 116415 2024-09-14T05:36:35.806649 2023-09-14T10:24:26.011293 text/html text/html 110895 2021-01-06T20:37:11 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 1210821 2021-01-06T20:37:11 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 1232107 2024-09-14T05:36:38.671666 application/epub+zip 1233076 2024-09-14T05:36:36.364655 application/epub+zip 97141 2024-09-14T05:36:36.054656 application/epub+zip 1285085 2024-09-14T05:36:40.611630 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1274783 2024-09-14T05:36:38.362638 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 140189 2022-09-15T07:39:31.882706 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 103474 103470 2024-09-14T05:36:35.437635 2023-09-14T10:24:25.701308 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 103283 2021-01-06T20:37:11 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 40709 2021-01-06T20:37:11 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 103277 2021-01-06T20:37:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 40691 2021-01-06T20:37:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20716 2024-09-14T05:36:40.755606 application/rdf+xml 20525 2024-09-14T05:36:36.136636 image/jpeg 3349 2024-09-14T05:36:36.096631 image/jpeg 1212374 2024-09-14T05:36:35.856633 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia