and when in its best days, ornamented with barge boards, pinacles, drops, &c. must have had a respectable appearance. About sixty years ago it was occupied by a farmer of the name of Cleave, and afterwards converted into an Oast- house to dry Hops, by the late Edward Milward Esq., who had a considerable plantation of them in the neighbourhood .
Upon some of the houses in High Street, Church Street, and George Street, are the dates of 1610 and 1616. Correct sketches of which are in the illustrated editions of this work .
WALKS AND RIDES.
The vicinity of Hastings abounds with the most delightful scenery ; indeed, few watering places, particularly such as are annually frequented, whether as a source of pleasure, or for the recovery of health, possess great attractions ; and the lovers of the picturesque will not fail enjoying a high treat by visiting Fairlight, Winchelsea, Rye, St. Leonards, Bulverhythe, Pevensey Castle, Herst monceux Castle, Crowhurst, Battle Abbey, Ash burnham , Bodiam Castle, and other places ; a -
