1874, the first election under the ballot, he was again defeated, when the late first Earl Brassey (then Mr. T. Brassey), and Sir U. J. K. Shuttleworth (now Lord Shuttleworth) were returned, and Mr. Robertson retired from Hastings. He resided at Halton House, Old London Road, Hastings. Halton House and the beautiful grounds were sold by auction, and the purchaser, a London gentleman, resold the estate for building purposes and cut down the fine timber which surrounded Halton House. The ground is now partly covered by cottages and the remainder undeveloped land.
land on a 99 years lease from 1849, at a ground rent of £500 per annum (37741.57 in 2000). It is noteworthy that Lord Carlisle, after whom Carlisle Parade is named, was then Chief Commissioner of Woods and Forests.
The stone lion and unicorn to be seen opposite Robertson Terrace were once in front of Buckingham Palace. It appears they were removed from Buckingham Palace on account of certain objections, other animals being substituted and the originals brought to Hastings.
