Edwardian Hastings

West Hill Hastings in 1908.

West Hill Hastings in 1908.

Robert & Kathleen Noonan lived at the top of the hill, at Plynlimmon Road after their arrival in Hastings in the autumn of 1901.

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London Road, St Leonards on sea, George Woods photograph c.1908

London Road, St Leonards on sea, George Woods photograph c.1908

Robert & Kathleen's last home was a few doors away from the Tower Hotel at 241, London Road. Most of the Ragged Trousered Philanthropists was written here where they lived from 1907 to 1910

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The parade, Hastings c.1905 Photograph by George Woods

The parade, Hastings c.1905 Photograph by George Woods

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View of Warrior Square Station from London Road, c.1905

View of Warrior Square Station from London Road, c.1905

Robert Noonan left from this station on his way to Liverpool in August 1910.

Museum Accession No: HASMG 982.183.8
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Alexandra Park in 1911 from London Road, c. 1905

Alexandra Park in 1911 from London Road, c. 1905

The boating lake at the southern end of Alexandra Park featured in the Ragged Trousered Philanthropists.

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Milward Road, Hastings, early 20th century

Milward Road, Hastings, early 20th century

Robert and Kathleen Noonan lived in the top flat at 115, Milward Road from 1903 to 1906. The house is almost opposite the shops shown to the right in this view.

Museum Accession No: HASMG 2001.88.65
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