welcome to the burtons' st leonards society

preserving the past

Encouraging and pursuing the preservation, development and improvement of historic features of St Leonards on Sea.

engaging the present

Stimulating public interest in and care for the beauty, history and character of the area of St Leonards on Sea and its surroundings.

protecting the future

Inspiring high standards of architecture and town planning in St Leonards on Sea and preventing unsympathetic development.

Historic St Leonards on Sea, image courtesy of Robert Hall Pictures.

historic st leonards on sea

The historic core of the present St Leonards on Sea is known as Burtons’ St Leonards.

St Leonards was founded in 1828 on a deserted stretch of coastline a few miles to the west of Hastings.

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MEMBERSHIP

The Burtons’ St Leonards Society welcomes new members, and encourages both those who live in the area as well as all those outside it who share our concerns and interests.

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Latest News

Elvey Thomas of the St Leonards Pier and the White Hart, 54 Norman Road, St Leonards on Sea

In the 1891 census at Deptford, Kent, Elvey Thomas was a 14-year-old [...]

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Events

Wednesday, 8th July 2026 WALK ‘St Leonard’s PUBS – Then & Now’ – Booking, below!

2026 WALK ‘St Leonard’s PUBS – Then & Now START: 4pm sharp [...]

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the society newsletter

The Burtons’ St Leonards Society issues newsletters as PDFs on a fairly regular basis.