NEW VIEWS, NOT IN THE FIRST EDITION.
The first and primitive views of Hastings known to collectors (made from wood blocks) appeared in the "Gentleman's Magazine" about 1760, one of which will be found on page 171, representing the Castle. In 1780 S. H. Grimm and 1781 James Lambert, both eminent artists, made sketches at Hastings. The originals, ten by Grimm and seven by Lambert, are now in the British Museum, and have been examined by Mr. James Castello (a diligent collector my of local views and guide books) on my behalf. Col. F. G. Langham has several of Grimm's in his unique collection. The three following views are reproduced from exquisite water-colour drawings by William Henry Brooke, who exhibited in the Royal Academy from 1810 to 1826.
These are now represented by Nos. 106a, 107 to 118, High Street, on the high pavement. No. 113, once the residence of Mr. William Scrivens, Solicitor, has been demolished.
