Royal Albion Pub

From Historical Hastings


Constructed circa 1803[1], Ross described this as being 'the most delightful house of entertainment in the town' in his town guide.[2]

Directly behind the hotel, on the opposite side of George Street was located the Albion Shades, also operated by James Emary with stabling located in the mews behind (adjacent to the West Hill Lift). For a period in the late 19th century, a horse-dealer, T. Akehurst & Co., operated from these stables[3]. According to a 1950s planning application to renovate the stables and convert into warehousing, there was also a cottage beside the lift on the hillside above, although it is unclear whether this was related to the stable block.

2020 Renovations[edit]

Whilst the pub was closed due to the Covid 19 outbreak, it underwent substantial renovations both inside and out, including a mural on the corner wall painted by [Alfie Chabilan]].


Corner Mural with the artist

Images[edit]

References & Notes

  1. Hastings Chronicle (S. Peak)
  2. A Guide to Hastings & St Leonards (Thomas Ross 1835) pg.24 Google Books
  3. British Newspaper Archive Hastings & St. Leonards Times 30 December 1893 Pg. 0003