Hastings in East Sussex, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

The Spirit of Cricket

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, March 31, 2026

1. The Spirit of Cricket Marker

Inscription. Unveiled by Her Majesty The Queen to celebrate the opening of Priory Meadow Shopping Centre.

Priory Meadow Shopping Centre is built on the site of the former Central Cricket and Recreation Ground on which the game was enjoyed for over 130 years.

Commissioned by Boots Properties PLC.

Sculptor-Allan Sly FRBS

Erected 1997.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.

Location. 50° 51.404′ N, 0° 34.81′ E. Marker is in Hastings, England, in East Sussex. It is on Station Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hastings, England TN34 1NA, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East.

Globally, it is on 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: Lewis Carroll (1832-1898)

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(about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Castledown House (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); South African War Memorial (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); The Toll Booths (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Welcome to Hastings Pier! (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); The Pier at War (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Oriental Pavilion - Opening Day (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Bands in the Ballroom (approx. 0.8 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hastings.

The Spirit of Cricket Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, March 31, 2026

2. The Spirit of Cricket Statue

Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.