23 March 1839, Morning Advertiser
[Lent Assizes. Lewes]. Charles Lee the younger, labourer, aged 22, Charles Lee, the elder, chimney sweep, and John Henbury, were charged with the manslaughter of John Bean, at St Leonards, Hastings, in November last. An old grudge had existed between the parties, who had fought some time before the fatal occurrence took place. On the 12th of November they again met for the purpose of fighting, Henbury as second to the deceased, and the elder Lee to his son. They fought for some time, and Lee seemed the stronger man. The seconds several times interfered, but the deceased refused to leave off. In the last round, deceased fell heavily, and Lee fell upon him. When he got up he asked his second, “Did you hear my neck ?” On coming up again, his hands dropped, and he fell down insensible. He was conveyed away, and died shortly afterwards. The medical evidence went to show there was an extravasation of blood on the brain.The Jury found all the prisoners Guilty, and his Lordship sentenced them to one month’s imprisonment each [The Sussex Advertiser, 19 November 1838, reports in great detail on the inquest. The fight took place near the Tivoli Tavern, Silverhill, opposite what is now Asda supermarket. It lasted about 75 minutes; Lee was called a gipsey].
21 May 1839, London Gazette
Court for Relief of Insolvent Debtors. Petition to be heard, Lincoln’s Inn, London, 13 June 1839. William Abraham, formerly of Mew’s Road, East Ascent, Saint Leonard’s, near Hastings, Sussex, formerly a Carpenter, Joiner, Cabinet-Maker, Undertaker, Clerk at the church in St Leonard’s, aforesaid, and latterly a Carpenter, Joiner, Cabinet-Maker, and Undertaker, part of the time in a contract to enlarge the church with Thomas Howe of St Leonard’s aforesaid, and late of No. 97, Great Suffolk-street, Gravel-lane, Southwark, following no trade or business.
4 July 1839, Brighton Gazette
ST LEONARDS ON SEA.- LEASES AND FURNITURE BY MESSRS. CHRISTIE AND MANSON. On the premises, Nos. 27, and 28, Marina, St Leonards, on Wednesday, July 10, at 11 for 12 o’clock precisely, by order of the Administratrix of Robert Bond, Esq, deceased.
THE TWO VERY DESIRABLE LEASEHOLD RESIDENCES, situated Nos. 27 and 28, in the centre of the eastern part of the Marina, St Leonards. The houses contain spacious dining and drawing rooms, connected by folding doors, and windows opening to the balconies, formed on the rows of Ionic columns, commanding an uninterrupted view of the sea, with numerous airy bed-rooms on the upper floors, and adequate offices below.- These houses are held on a lease for 90 years, from June, 1828, at a moderate ground-rent.
The modern Household Furniture will be Sold by Auction at the same time.
13 August 1839, English Chronicle
HASTINGS AND ST LEONARD’S, AUGUST 10. – During the week our drives and walks have presented an appearance indicating the presence of numerous visitors, and the town is rapidly filling. The parade is highly crowded with fashionable company to listen to the music of our town band, which plays three or four times a week. The gale on Wednesday did great damage to our beautiful esplanade, between the White Rock and St Leonard’s, by destroying a large portion of the wall erected in front of it. The damage done cannot be less than 2000l.
7 October 1839, Sussex Chronicle
R. Hollond, Esq., M.P. gave a grand opening ball at his new residence, Allegria, on Wednesday, which was attended by the principal resident and visiting gentry. The St Leonards band was stationed in the lawn, and the porch and green-houses were beautifully illuminated, with variegated lamps. The company began to arrive at nine o’clock, and included Sir Charles and Lady Blunt, Miss Achmuty, Dowager Lady Lubbock, Colonel and Miss Brown, Lieut.-Col. and Miss Williams, Mr and Mrs Howard Elphinstone, Mr and Mrs Planta, Mr Orm, Mr and Mrs Twysden Hodges, Major and Mrs Anstruther, Captain Mayne, Mr and Mrs Stileman, Dr and Mrs Pitman, Mr and Mrs Luke Flood, Captain and Mrs Blake, Mr Hercules Sharpe and the Misses Sharpe, Major and Mrs Jefferies, Rev. H.J. and the Misses Rush, Mr H.C. Milward, &c., &c. Dancing commenced at 10 o’clock to Hart’s quadrille band, and continued without interruption till five.
21 November 1839, Brighton Gazette
The Rev. Mr Burkett has taken Quarry Cottage for six months.
FROM SOUTHALL’S SUBSCRIPTION BOOK – Dr Harwood, West Villa; Mrs Donkin, 30, Marina, for six months; Mr Dorvan, Mrs Wilmer, 1, Grand-parade; Mr Hammond and family, 57, Marina; Mr Down, Grand-parade; Mrs Mount, 55, Marina; Mr C.J. Summer, 2, West-ascent; Captain Newell, St Leonards Hotel; Mr, Mrs and Miss Pott, 11, Pelham-crescent; Mr Sherwood, Conqueror Hotel; Captain Bradford and Mr Bigge, 71, Marina [Southall, of 6 Maze Hill, was running a subscription library].
VICTORIA HOTEL – Mr and Mrs Hare, Mr Thompson, Captain and Mrs Newell and family; Captain and Mrs Peterson, and Mr and Mrs Henry Palmer.
CONQUEROR HOTEL – Mr Hodson, Mrs Devernet, Lady Burgoyne and Mr Montague Burgoyne, Mr Williamson, Captain Bradford, and Mr Sherwood.
5 December 1839, Brighton Gazette
The Earl of Fingal has taken 65, Marina, for several months; Mrs Broderick has taken 62, Marina, for six months; Mrs Major Dunbar occupies 5, East-ascent; and Mrs Thornton, 3, East-ascent.
Miss Cook has returned here for the winter.
Sir Thomas Strange has removed from Gloucester Lodge to 51, Marina, for eight months; Sir William Worsley has arrived at 61, Marina, after a short sojourn in town.
Sir W. Wheatley and family vacated 69, Marina, on Monday, for London; Mr H. Doone left 67, Marina, on Thursday, after three months’ sojourn.
The Rev. H. and Mrs Palmer continue to occupy their apartments at the Victoria Hotel. The arrivals at the Victoria comprise the Rev. H. and Mrs Yard, Mr and Mrs and Miss Goodhart, the Hon. General Broderick, and Mrs Horatio Kemble.
FROM SOUTHALL’S SUBSCRIPTION BOOK – Mrs George Darby, 4, Seymour place; Mr Beaumont, 2, Grand-parade; Mrs Dunbar, 5, East-ascent; Mr Smith, Ashburnham; Lieut. Yule; Mr Campbell, 12, Grand-parade; Mr and Mrs Pigott Conant, 49, Marina; Mrs Consett, 12, Undercliff; Mr and Mrs J.W. Hartshorn, 6, White-rock place.
19 December 1839, Brighton Gazette
Captain Hope has taken 9, Grand Parade for a month; and Mr Disbrowe, 6, Seymour Place. Lady Kenward has taken 13, Marina for the season; and Mrs Cranstoun, 26, Marina.
ASSEMBLY ROOMS, ST LEONARDS. The Nobility and Gentry of St Leonards, etc. are respectfully informed that the ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BALL will take place at the above Rooms, on FRIDAY, Dec. 27th, 1839.
Ladies’ tickets 5s; Gentlemen’s 7s; including refreshments. To commence at 9 o’clock.
6 January 1840, Sussex Advertiser
The Earl of Fingal has returned to his residence on the Marina, after a fortnight’s attendance upon her Majesty.
The Annual Assembly Ball took place on Friday se’nnight, and went off with great spirit. It was attended by most of the fashionables resident here.
20 January 1840, Sussex Advertiser
HASTINGS AND ST LEONARDS. On Monday, as a lad was cleaning the first floor windows of a house on the Marina, he lost his hold, and was precipitated so violently into the garden below that his arm was broken, and he sustained other severe injuries.
25 January 1840, Morning Herald
Mr Hollond, M.P., for Hastings and St Leonard’s on Sea, has caused to be distributed fuel to the amount of 10l to the poor of those towns [The Whig MP during 1837-52 was of Allegria, Quarry Hill].
21 February 1840, London Gazette
Court for Relief of Insolvent Debtors. Petition to be heard, Dover, 14 March 1840. William Lempriere, late of No. 44, Marina, St Leonards, near Hastings, Sussex, Grocer, Tea-Dealer, Appraiser, and Lodging House-Keeper, and since of No. 3, Norman-road East, Saint Mary Magdalen, in Hastings aforesaid, out of employment.
12 March 1840, Brighton Gazette
The Horse and Groom Inn, at St Leonards, has fallen under the management of Mr James Oakley, formerly of the Cutter Inn, and nephew to the late Mrs Bell, the respected hostess of the latter for many years. Under such auspices we make no doubt that this favourite place of resort will meet with encouragement [The Cutter Inn referred to is that in Hastings. Oakley was there in the 1841 census with wife Susannah and one male and two female servants. In the 1851 census he was at 19 ½ West Street, St Clement parish, a victualler, age 45, born Tottenham, his wife a dressmaker].
16 March 1840 Sussex Advertiser
Insolvent Court. Horsham. Wm. Matthew Edlin, sued as William Edlin, of St Leonards, licensed victualler, was unopposed. Insolvent examined by the Court: I last kept the Tivoli Tavern, a mile and a half from St Leonards. My wife carries on the house now; we remain on suffrance until another tenant can be obtained. I was discharged [from bankruptcy] 15 years ago. I have been at Tivoli 15 months. In Dec. 1838, I sold my furniture at St Leonards by action [sic]. – Discharged [The Tivoli Tavern was opposite Asda, where Battle Road meets Sedlescombe Road North. Edlin had been discharged from Marshalsea Prison, London, in 1826. He had married, 1825, Old St Pancras, Lucy Brampton. He had three children baptised in St Leonards, 1832-36. Lucy died in 1847. He married secondly, 4 Jan 1851, Wandsworth, Sarah Coomber. He was buried at London in 1853].