Hastings is a seaside town in East Sussex, probably best known for the famous battle of 1066, although that actually took place about seven miles away. There are several distinct parts to the town including the beach area, the historic Old Town to the east, and a more modern area to the west. This is where the Waterstones is located, in a modern shopping centre and set over two floors.
Just outside Waterstones is this statue.
The plaque by it reads:
THE SPIRIT OF CRICKET
Unveiled by HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN to celebrate the
opening of the Priory Meadows Shopping
Priory Meadow Shopping Centre is built
on the site of the former Central Cricket and Recreation Ground
on which the game was enjoyed for over 130 years.
Commissioned by Boots Properties PLC.
Sculptor – Allan Sly FRBS 6th June 1997
Historic Hastings
This area is very quaint and picturesque with lots of restaurants and independent shops. The statues below are by artist Leigh Dyer.
Clockwise from top left – 1. Pelham Arcade, built in 1825 and Grade II* listed. 2 and 3. Wellington Square, where Lewis Carroll, author of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, was a frequent visitor to the home of his aunts. 4. Hastings Town Hall, built in 1881.
Janet's Adventures in Waterstones 