Breeds Place consisted of 10 houses, and the taller ones in the centre bear the date 1828. Nos. 5 and 6 were formerly the residence of Prince George of Cumberland, afterwards King of Hanover. They are now the Head Quarters of the Y.M.C.A.
(About 1884.)
Those who remember this locality in the sixties will be reminded that the Parade at White Rock was about ten feet wide, as seen here. Upon the formation of the Hastings Baths Company, Ltd., the splendid addition to the promenade was made by the Company from space reclaimed from the sea. For this grand improvement, this unfortunate Company is entitled to grateful remembrance. It will be noted that this view was taken before Hastings Pier was built, which was opened by Earl Granville (then Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports), on the August Bank Holiday, 1872. The event was celebrated by a banquet in the Pier Pavilion, at which the writer was present. The first portion of the Baths was opened 1874.
