Thomas Ross, in his first Guide to Hastings, 1835, from 6, Castle Street, says of this part : "The Town of St. Mary's" is now rapidly springing up between the "towns of Hastings and St. Leonards " ; already some well-built houses, such as Verulam-buildings, Seymour Place, Adelaide Place, etc., have been erected.
The grounds are also laid out for a square (Warrior Square). The South Saxon Hotel is the only one at present in the place; and the grand promenade, which joins that of St. Leonards, forming the "finest parade in the Kingdom.". Brett says :- "Mr. Troup, who built Warrior Square, proposed that the new town between the Archway, St. Leonards (Mr. Burton's boundary) and the Seaside Hotel (now the Palace) should be called "St. Marys."
Shewing the new Road round Cuckoo Hill. About 1817.
