Alpha Villas

From Historical Hastings
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Alpha Villas were two properties situated on today's The Ridge on the southern side between Coghurst Road and Victoria Avenue[1]. From modern mapping/streetview, it would appear that both have been replaced by modern housing forming number 37 The Ridge

Trivia

The Pikes 'Blue Book' street directory collector and representative for the years 1902-1923, Charles Mepham, lived at number 2 Alpha Villas[2][3], his occupation in 1911 being described as a 'Travelling Manager' and the postal address being given as 432 Old London Road (Old London Road extending further round into what is now The Ridge at the time)[4].

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References & Notes

  1. Pike's 1923 Directory to Hastings & St. Leonards
  2. British Newspaper Archive Hastings & St. Leonards Observer 5 April 1902 Pg. 0001
  3. Pike's 1923 Directory
  4. UK Census 1911