Hastings

:This is about Hastings in England. There are other uses of the name Hastings.

Noted former residents

• John Logie Baird, pioneer of television
• George Monger, who at 17 won a Victoria Cross at Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny
• Jo Brand, comedienne
• Catherine Cookson, popular novelist
• Spike Milligan, comedian and writer
• Titus Oates, instigator of the "Popish Plot".
• Grey Owl, author, nature conservation pioneer, and Canadian icon
• Keane, a pop/rock band
• Robert Tressell, socialist novelist
• Gareth Barry, footballer for Aston Villa (2005)
• Winifred Wagner, leader of the Bayreuth Festival
• Paula Yates, former TV Presenter
• Desmond Llewelyn, seen as 'Q' in the James Bond movie series
• Paul Merton, TV presenter/comic
• Alistair Crowley, occultist
• Graham McPherson, aka 'Suggs' was born in Hastings though didn't live there long.
• Steve Kinch, bass guitarist with Manfred Mann and formerly with Hazel O'Connor.

The Radio 2 presenter Alex Lester is a current resident.

Related Topics:
Radio 2 - Alex Lester

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