Adam Faith – Battle Of Hastings Mods & Rockers Exhibition – Hastings Museum 2002

all supplied by Anthony ‘Nan’ Morland

Anthony ‘Nan’ Morland… I remember asking Adam Faith to sign the cd, which I purchased from Old Town Music in George Street. He said he had never seen the cd before but still was happy to sign it.

Monica Bane…Thanks Alan, For sharing the memories Monica!

Monica is in the white jacket in the photo.

Matt Thomas… My mum would have been so jealous of Jenny

Margaret Trowell… I’ve just recently read Adam’s autobiography …loved it, fascinating stuff

Patricia Burgess… Was so in love with Adam and bought all his records to Canada with me, met him in Montreal in 64. So sad to learn of his death

Phil Scott… I was there as Mayor at the time and I said to Adam, Did you ever believe that when you were making records you would eventually become part of a Museum Exhibition, He turned and smiled at me and said “Never” He said he should used that in his speech that he made ahead of opening the event.

Andy Gunton… I remember it well. I compiled the music that was used during the exhibition & on the day

Phil Scott… Andy, I thought the exhibition was excellent, Bit of a Coup as well getting Adam to ‘Open’ The Exhibition, Quite a draw he was.

Andy Gunton… Phil, It was very good. Adam was certainly a big hit with the ladies & seemed like a nice guy.

Phil Scott… Yes he was on both counts. I don’t remember seeing many pics of the event, I had one taken with Adam and another guy who was showing a motorbike off. I’ll dig it out and post it. A guy who worked for the Council took a few and sent me a couple of the outside if the Museum with Bikers etc milling around.

Jean Brett… I remember at the museum I took a lot of photos of him my first pin up singer

Mark Randall… I nearly ran our Adam over when he was crossing the road from Hoopers to RTW station

Stewart Rockett… I recall taking my grandson to the museum on a whim when the exhibition was on. He was fascinated by a red Vespa scooter in a display case, as he couldn’t work why someone would want to park a vehicle in a glass garage.

Mick O’Dowd… I remember going as I was a 60’s Mod. Afraid i’m classed as a skinhead now!

Kate Recknell-Page… Used to love his music – happy days x

Sally Evans… very happy days

 

60’s Mods in Hastings – New photos?

This has just been uploaded on You Tube, a few Hastings shots and probably seen most of them before but a couple I don’t recognise?

Colin Fox… I remember it well. The police pushed us onto the beach and we all sat down facing the cliffs above Hastings. All of a sudden, like a cowboy film, a load of rockers appeared in a line on top of the cliff. A big chear went up, and the rockers made their way down to the beach. A few punchups took place, but nothing serious.

Pete Fisher… I remember (aged 9) watching the Mods being marched out of town, wheeling their scooters, from my bedroom window in Fairlight Road…here’s a Pathé clip which most people have probably seen, but some nice shots of Hastings in 1964… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ie9mqTafAxo

Colin Fox… It wasn’t as bad as the media made out. As usual a few troublemakers ruined it for the rest. I had several friends who were rockers. There was a bit af banter between us, but no problems.

Mick O’Dowd…  I was ther as well. As Colin says it was hyped up by the press wanting a sensational story. Then a Mod now a Skinhead!

Andre Martin… Oh well it is the 53rd anniversary of the “troubles” so the stories – true and make up will be around for the weekend.