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

Pier Performers

 
 
Pier Performers Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, March 31, 2026
1. Pier Performers Marker
Inscription. Stunt divers really made a splash at Hastings Pier a century ago. One of the most famous was Professor Davenport who made his first appearance here in 1907. His repertoire included twenty different stunts including a spectacular bicycle dive from a flying trapeze off the Pier into the sea. (Marker Number 8.)
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.
 
Location. 50° 51.064′ N, 0° 34.365′ 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: Fire! (a few steps from this marker); Bands in the Ballroom (within shouting distance of this marker); Speedboats and Steamers (within shouting distance of this marker); Oriental Pavilion - Opening Day (within shouting distance of this marker); The Pier at War (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Toll Booths (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Welcome to Hastings Pier! (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); South African War Memorial (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hastings.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photo   1. submitted on June 3, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
 
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Jun. 5, 2026