Planning permission to erect the statue of Prince Albert on a new Portland stone plinth alongside the Town Hall is now in place. Funds for this community project are being raised by the Albert Statue Group.
To make a donation, or for information about the project, please e-mail:
An illustrated booklet, The Story of Albert and his Memorial, has been produced by Brian Lawes and Hastings Local History Group. This costs £3 and is available from BOOK-BUSTER, 39 Queen’s Road, Hastings (open 9am-6pm Mon to Sat; 10am-4pm Sun).
All proceeds from the sale of the booklet go towards the project.