Getting out of Hastings – A tale of two trains

Whichever way you try, getting in and out of Hastings is difficult. In some ways, it’s part of the charm of this place, giving it a cut-off, otherworldy quirkiness, but in terms of convenience and…

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Sun at last – albino squirrel and kingfisher in Alexandra Park

The weather has finally changed. It is much colder now, but blessedly clear and sunny.  On the first bright day this week, we walked in Alexandra Park.      Battleaxe sometimes wonders if she needs one…

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Books and bindings in Hastings Old Town, and fishing boats beat the weather,

Battleaxe and Philosopher discovered Hare and Hawthorn in West Street by chance, while cutting across to George Street. It is a great little place, but quite tucked away, so I thought I’d give it a…

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Hastings….Where to go on rainy days

Like many seaside resorts, Hastings is a little short on undercover wet weather entertainment.  Goodness me, it has been unbelievably, unrelentingly wet, with howling gales thrown in. Worse, I have a miserable cold which makes…

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Happy 4th Blogiversary – and Happy New Year!

Yes, indeed, Hastings Battleaxe has been up and running for four years!      Us bloggers are supposed to celebrate these Blogiversaries, so let’s do it.      I won’t bother yarning on about the past –…

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