Hastings
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Hastings (/ˈheɪstɪŋz/ HAY-stingz) is a large seaside town and borough in East Sussex on the south coast of England, 24 mi (39 km) east to the county town of Lewes and 53 mi (85 km) south east of London. The town gives its name to the Battle of Hastings, which took place 8 mi (13 km) to the north-west at Senlac Hill in 1066. It later became one of the medieval Cinque Ports. In the 19th century, it was a popular seaside resort, as the railway allowed tourists and visitors to reach the town. Today, Hastings is a fishing port with the UK's largest beach-based fishing fleet. It has an estimated population of 92,855 as of 2018.[3][4]
Hastings
Borough of Hastings | |
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 View of Hastings Old Town from the East Hill | |
 Coat of arms | |
 Borough of Hastings shown within East Sussex | |
| Coordinates: 50.85°N 0.57°E | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Constituent country | England |
| Region | South East England |
| Historic county | Sussex |
| Ceremonial county | East Sussex |
| Status | Non-metropolitan district |
| Government | |
| • MP | Sally-Ann Hart MP (Conservative) |
| • Mayor | James Bacon [1] |
| • Borough Council | Paul Barnett, Leader (Labour) |
| • County Council | Keith Glazier, Leader (Conservative)[2] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.47 sq mi (29.72 km2) |
| • Rank | 301st (of 309) |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 92,855 |
| • Rank | 261st (of 309) |
| • Density | 9,000/sq mi (3,300/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC0 (GMT) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+1 (BST) |
| Postcodes | |
| Area code | 01424 |
| Website | Hastings Borough Council at www |