Early photo of Colin Bell on a dog? on Hastings Pier!

supplied by Colin Bell

Angie Pilbeam… I remember that..not Colin…..the ‘dog’. I think theres one of me somewhere on if not that dog..another one. I’ll hunt through some photos in the week.the other thing was a photographer taking photos & then hoping your parents would buy the pictures.in my case it was grandparents.

supplied by Angie Pilbeam

Stephanie Blackledge… so do I! Photo opportunity? there’s definately one of me on a similar dog

Andy Qunta… Adorable!

Janet Rennie… Side saddle

Pete Brazier… That dog was originaly an elephant!

Chris Jolly… Lockdown diet!

Pete Brazier… no damage from years of kids pulling it’s trunk and ears. This is the one from the 50’s, will post the one of me on the early 60’s one that was turned into the dog when I find it lol!

supplied by Pete Brazier

Elaine Stock… So Animals lived on the pier before!

Martin Stoggell… t’s the feet a dead giveaway.

Chris Jolly… Can you make a trunk call to confirm that?

John Sydes… Much better than a gold lion, much more tasteful.

Colin Gibson… So this is where Gulzar got the idea

Maggie Geary… Very strange looking dog indeed ….. ha ha

Mick O’Dowd… Oh dear I remember these. Was the donkey situated near the Sun Lounge (now Azur) on the top prom? I had a pic taken on it in the 50’s. I think it was Gifford Boyd.

Sparrow Baker… I remember it. Bugger !!!

Colin Doherty… Sparrow, me too!

Chriss Hollinrake… Ha!! But you can’t remember what you went into the kitchen for

Chris Baker… Riding sidesaddle, posh!

Jim Breeds… Q: Why would you put a Bell on a dog? A: So the cats can hear it coming. Thank you very much – I’m here all week!

Colin Bell… Jim, I’m not doggone sure…from my expression i didn’t look particularly keen on getting on the thing in the first place!