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Hastings - Bexhill - Rye Guide Hastings is a flourishing seaside resort which is popular with the French. This popularity originated in 1066 when William the Conqueror landed nearby and got into a bit of a barney with the locals. The legacy of that invasion is still with us today in the shape of - baguettes, au pairs and Beaujolais. The successful invasion of England by William the Conqueror was probably the most significant event in our history.
On October 14 1066 William landed at Pevensey with around 700 ships and 7000 men. they marched rapidly towards Hastings to confront Harold the English King. The battle actually took place at the place now called Battle in honour of the conflict. Harold had an army of equal size, around 7000 and two armies clashed in bloody conflict that lasted half a day. The turning point came when William's men appeared to retreat and the English army began to pursue them. This action left a gap in their line and the French turned on them and broke their lines. During this final phase Harold was fatally wounded by an arrow in his eye and died shortly afterwards. William marched for London and was crowned King in December 1066. And so we all became Normans!
Above the town are the ruins of the first castle built by William the Conqueror after his successful invasion. At the nearby town of Battle you can find Battle Abbey which William built as atonement for the casualties at the battle. Re-enactment of the Battle of Hastings
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What to see in Hastings Shipwreck Heritage Centre - Rock-a-Nore Road Hastings Old Town Contact Information Call (01424) 437452. The Amsterdam - The remains of a Dutch East Indiaman which sank in 1749 can still be seen on the beach at low tide. Crazy - Adventure Golf - Marine Parade Contact Information: Telephone: 01424 437227 Clambers Play Centre - Adventure play for under 12's plus golf course. White Rock Gardens Hastings East Sussex TN34 1LD Telephone: 01424 423778 Underwater World - Rock-a-Nore Road Hastings East Sussex Contact Information: Telephone: 01424 718776 Hastings Castle -
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Today French people are still welcome in the town - but not if they bring 700
ships with them. Hastings is a popular holiday resort with a traditional English
flavour. It has good beaches and a promenade with the usual attractions and
cafes. There is still a large fishing fleet at Hastings which launch from the
beach. 
Bexhill is a small seaside resort between Brighton and
Hastings that has its own character and attractions. there is a long promenade
and sandy beach to go with it. Much of the town's architecture is from the
Edwardian era and there is an atmosphere of faded grandeur about the place.
However there is still plenty to see and do around the resort and there is an
abundance of cafes and restaurants to choose from. 
The
ancient town of Rye is brimming with history and charm. Described as 'the
prettiest town in Britain' in some guides this is a gem of a tourist resort.
Half timbered Tudor houses line the twisting cobbled streets and old inns offer
a warm welcome to the weary traveller as they have done for hundreds of years.
In the 14th century Rye became a Cinque Port which enabled it to raises its own
taxes in exchange for providing men and ships to aid the defence of the realm.
It was in the front line against the invading French and was nearly burnt down
in 1377. today it survives as a unique historic snapshot of 'Olde
Englande' but its none the less for that. this is genuine history and what we
all flock to see - so it can get very busy at the height of summer.