Hastings, East Sussex

‘Hastings is a seaside town and borough in East Sussex on the south coast of England, 24 miles east to the county town of Lewes and 53 miles south east of London. The town gives its name to the Battle of Hastings, which took place 8 miles to the north-west at Senlac Hill in 1066. It later became one of the medieval Cinque Ports. In the 19th century, it was a popular seaside resort, as the railway allowed tourists and visitors to reach the town. Today, Hastings is a fishing port with the UK’s largest beach-based fishing fleet.’