Hastings in East Sussex, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Oriental Pavilion - Opening Day
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, March 31, 2026
1. Oriental Pavilion - Opening Day Marker
The ornate design of the pavilion was influenced by Eugenius Birch's travels abroad.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.
Location. 50° 51.085′ N, 0° 34.388′ E. Marker is in Hastings, England, in East Sussex. It can be reached from White Rock. On the Hastings Pier. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1-10 White Rock, Hastings, England TN34 1JU, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bands in the Ballroom (within shouting distance of this marker); Speedboats and Steamers (within shouting distance of this marker); Pier Performers (within shouting distance of this marker); Fire! (within shouting distance of this marker); The Pier at War (within shouting distance of this marker); The Toll Booths (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Welcome to Hastings Pier! (about 210 meters away); South African War Memorial (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hastings.
Also see . . . Hastings Pier (Wikipedia). (Submitted on June 5, 2026.)
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Photographed by Geoprofi Lars (via Wikimedia Commons under CC 4.0 license), September 23, 2016
2. Oriental Pavilion - Opening Day Marker
Detroit Publishing Company, Photocrom Print Collection (via Wikimedia Commons), circa 1890s
3. The Pier, Hastings
Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on May 31, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. 2, 3. submitted on June 5, 2026. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
