The Second World War saw a change in fortunes. [141], In 1930, the headmistress of Clovelly-Kepplestone, a well-established boarding school for girls, referred to "heavy financial losses experienced by schools in the past few years". The town grew as a fashionable tourist resort largely thanks to prominent landowner, William Cavendish, later to become the Duke of Devonshire. It was rebuilt from 1726 by Sir Spencer Compton (later 1st Earl of Wilmington ), to the design of the architect Colen Campbell, [1] and was completed after Campbell's death by William Kent. He served as Lord-Lieutenant of Derbyshire from 1782 to 1811 but is best remembered[8] for his first marriage (1774) to Lady Georgiana Spencer (17571806), the celebrated beauty and society hostess. Twitter. Indeed, it is thought to be the busiest in the country. Subscribe now for regular news, updates and priority booking for events, All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0, except where otherwise stated, 179 - East Sussex and Brighton and Hove Record Office (ESBHRO), East Sussex and Brighton and Hove Record Office (ESBHRO), About our William Cavendish, 2nd Earl of Burlington of the second creation, became the 7th Duke of Devonshire in 1858. It is a separate title from that of Earl of Devon, which still belongs to the Courtenay family. [165] Eastbourne Buses had been formed in 1903 by the County Borough of Eastbourne, who were the first local authority in the world authorised to run motor buses. Eastbourne is also served by Eastbourne Scoop,[103] a weekly online-only media publication. A major event in the tourist programme of Eastbourne Borough Council is Eastbourne Airbourne, a large air show, held annually in August. The 1993 BBC drama series Westbeach was filmed on location in Eastbourne and surrounding areas. It was approached from what is now Holywell Road via the lane between the present Helen Gardens and Bede's School, which leads to the chalk pinnacle formerly known locally as 'Gibraltar' or the 'Sugar Loaf'. An alternating current system was introduced in 1883, from a generating plant at The Old Brewery in Junction Road. 10 Commando, composed of native German speaking Austrian and German Jewish refugees, trained in Eastbourne. . Both titles are in the Peerage of England. In John Buchan's novel The Three Hostages (1924), 'the late Duke of Devonshire' is cited as an epitome of Englishness. The series Little Britain had the character Emily Howard strolling along the promenade. The leading evangelist Canon Stephen Warner was the vicar of Holy Trinity between 1919 and 1947. Known under his courtesy title of Marquess of Hartington until 1891, he held political office for a period spanning 40 years, notably as Secretary of State for India and as Secretary of State for War, and three times declined to become Prime Minister. In the 1880s, at their greatest extent, the Sussex estates of the Cavendish family amounted to some 11,000 acres. Eastbourne's Devonshire Park is the venue for the Eastbourne International, a tennis tournament held in the town since 1974 and serving as a warm-up to Wimbledon. Other brief appearances were made in the television series Agatha Christie's Marple, The Two Ronnies, French and Saunders and Foyle's War. Henry Frederick Compton Cavendish, third son of the first Earl of Burlington, was a general in the Army. BBC South East Today and ITV Meridian are the two regional news channels. During the latter half of the 20th century, there were controversies over the demolition of Pococks, a 15th-century manor house on what is now the Rodmill Housing Estate, and the granting of planning permission for a 19-storey block at the western end of the seafront. He included a mention of Eastbourne in his 1967 single, "The Laughing Gnome": "Well I gave him roasted toadstools and a glass of dandelion wine, Then I put him on a train to Eastbourne, Carried his bag and gave him a fag ". All are part of the Wealden District. Although the Cavendish family estates are centred in Derbyshire, they hold the titles of "Duke of Devonshire" and their subsidiary title of earldom of Devonshire (neither peerage is related to the ancient title of Earl of Devon). A new boat named Diamond Jubilee was launched in 2012 by the Earl and Countess of Wessex. Some of these documents were subsequently deposited with the Sussex Archaeological Society and are listed here; the remainder were later transferred to Chatsworth House, Derbyshire. Eastbourne remained an area of small rural settlements until the 19thcentury. Regional radio stations, Heart Sussex, (previously Southern FM) has, since mid 2019, been networked from London and no longer has a Sussex base, which was previously in Portslade and BBC Radio Sussex which broadcasts from Brighton. Eastbourne Feastival, a family, food, music and culture festival which has been held annually since 2016. Our seaside pub is the perfect place to unwind after a visit to the Arndale shopping centre or Eastbourne pier. Eastbourne (/istbrn/ (listen)) is a town and seaside resort in East Sussex, on the south coast of England, 19 miles (31km) east of Brighton and 54 miles (87km) south of London. Eastbourne ( / istbrn / ( listen)) is a town and seaside resort in East Sussex, on the south coast of England, 19 miles (31 km) east of Brighton and 54 miles (87 km) south of London. [48] Over the years, the Society has published various books and booklets about the history of Eastbourne, twelve of which are currently in print. [29][43] Most of the expansion took place on the northern and eastern margins of the town, gradually swallowing surrounding villages. A children's adventure park is sited at the eastern end of the seafront. Former students at the closed St Cyprian's School include George Orwell, Alaric Jacob, E. H. W. Meyerstein and Alan Hyman. The name being a corruption of North Way,[51] as this was the route to the north. Other recreation facilities include two swimming pools, three fitness centres and other smaller sports clubs including scuba diving. [5] In the 2021 census, the population of Eastbourne was 101,700.[6]. At present the constituency includes all of the borough as well as the suburb of Willingdon. As the major landowner, the Cavendish family has had strong connections with Eastbourne since the 18th century. [118] Eastbourne Town F.C. The Duke of Devonshire's eldest son may use the courtesy title Marquess of Hartington, whilst the eldest son of the eldest son may use the title Earl of Burlington, and his eldest son may use the title Lord Cavendish. [177], Claude Debussy finished composing La mer at the Grand Hotel in 1905. George Henry Compton Cavendish, second son of the first Earl of Burlington, was Member of Parliament for Aylesbury. Kidd, Charles, Williamson, David (editors). Eastbourne Redoubt on Royal Parade is one of three examples of a type of fortress built to withstand potential invasion from Napoleon's forces in the early 19th century. [78] Eastbourne's Chamber of Commerce has more than 500 members and holds many networking events to facilitate local business links. May 24, 2022. This page was last edited on 7 November 2022, at 21:32. According to Scotland Yard's archives, he is thought to have killed up to 163 patients in the Eastbourne area.[40]. [89], Eastbourne Electric Light Co. started up on 4 September 1882 illuminating The Parades with 22 Brush arc lamps. [75], Unemployment in Eastbourne was below the national average in 2013 figures, at 4.1% compared to 4.4% for England and Wales. The family previously owned Londesborough Hall, Yorkshire; Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire; Chiswick House, Middlesex; and two London mansions on Piccadilly: Devonshire House and Burlington House. He was Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire and Derbyshire and Chancellor of the University of London and of the University of Cambridge. The remains were found to be of a 30-year-old woman who grew up in East Sussex, but had genetic heritage from sub-Saharan Africa, giving her black skin and an African skeletal structure. It was originally founded in 1961 and since 2021 has changed its name into Eastbourne Performing Arts Festival. 17 were here. Their only son, the sixth Duke, served as Lord Chamberlain of the Household from 1827 to 1828 and from 1830 to 1834. The 4,000 acres of farmland and downland are owned by the town of Eastbourne, following the 1926 Eastbourne Corporation Act, which aimed to protect their unspoilt beauty "in perpetuity". [192], In 1993, following a suggestion to Eastbourne Borough Council by Eastbourne Civic Society (now Eastbourne Society), a joint project was set up to erect blue plaques on buildings associated with famous people. [72], 29% of households do not have cars or vans. [183], Musician Robin Romei is a resident of Eastbourne, and has written a song named after the town. [77] Development around Eastbourne's Sovereign Harbour, Britain's largest composite marina, has created more than 3,000 new homes and an innovation centre for small businesses. In 201619 extensive remodelling work was undertaken to the prominent Arndale Centre, which takes up most of the town centre, and was originally built by Legal & General Assurance in the 1980s. He had already succeeded his mother as seventh Baron Clifford in 1754. [25], By the mid-19th century most of the area had fallen into the hands of two landowners: John Davies Gilbert (the Davies-Gilbert family still own much of the land in Eastbourne and East Dean) and William Cavendish, Earl of Burlington. BBC News reported that 80 firefighters attended the scene. Eastbourne has an RNLI lifeboat station. The town area is built on geologically recent alluvial drift, the result of the silting up of a bay. [154], The tall flint tower of StMichael's at Ocklynge is one of Eastbourne's landmarks. The displays, and the town, have won the award the 'Coastal Resort B' category in the 2003 Britain in Bloom competition. Get your teeth into our New Beyond Meat burger, Garden Party pizza, Katsu Curry, and Creamy Raspberry Torte for pudding. [185], Frederick Soddy, radiochemist and economist, was born in Eastbourne and studied at Eastbourne College. [35] Thousands of Canadian soldiers were billeted in and around Eastbourne from July 1941 to the run-up to D-Day. Have you found an error with this catalogue description? Several of these towers survive: the Wish Tower is an important feature of the town's seafront and was the subject of a painting by James Sant RA,[24] and part of Tower68 forms the basement of a house on St.Antony's Hill. In the 1990s, both growth and controversy accelerated rapidly as a new plan was launched to develop the area known as the Crumbles, a shingle bank on the coast to the east of the town centre. Kingsway changed names to become Integrity Music and moved to Brighton in 2019. Anne. There was a rarely used triangular junction between Polegate and the now-closed Stone Cross which allowed trains to bypass the Branch; the track has now been lifted. Until 2021, Langney Wanderers F.C. [114] Close by are tennis and basketball courts and a football pitch. having the blessing of Andrew Cavendish, the present Duke of Devonshire [the 11th Duke] and President of the College Council. The current President of the Society is William Cavendish, Earl of Burlington. The Royal Hippodrome has the longest running summer show in Britain. Before 1935 each of these sites had a smaller "birdcage" bandstand; the one in the music gardens having been moved from a rather precarious position opposite the Albion Hotel. In 1954 the station generated 2,652 MWh of electricity and burned 3,500 tons of coal. (ed.) After the war, development continued, including the growth of Old Town up the hillside (Green Street Farm Estate) and the housing estates of Hampden Park, Willingdon Trees and Langney. [31] Many of these empty buildings were later taken over by the services. Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters were used as backdrops for scenes from the Quidditch World Cup in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. D.Sc. The family had acquired lands in Sussex through the marriage in 1782 of Lord George Augustus Henry Cavendish, second son of the Duke of Devonshire, to Lady Elizabeth Compton, daughter and heiress of the Marquess of Northampton. The Islamic community uses a small mosque that was formerly the Seeboard social club.[163]. Though Eastbourne is a relatively new town, there is evidence of human occupation in the area from the Stone Age. At its heart flows a seven mile stretch of the River Wharfe. Other titles (5th & 6th Dukes): Baron Clifford (1628), Other titles (7th Duke onwards): Earl of Burlington and Baron Cavendish of Keighley, in the county of York (1831). An early plan, for a town named Burlington, was abandoned, but on 14 May 1849 the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway arrived to scenes of great jubilation. The lake is used by a nearby water-sports centre, which offers kayak and windsurfing training. The kiosk in the music gardens was originally one of the toll kiosks at the entrance to the pier.[15]. The resulting mix of architecture is typically Victorian and remains a key feature of Eastbourne. [174], The novelist and children's writer Annie Keary died in the town in 1879.[175]. [18] Facilities include: football pitches, rugby club, indoor bowls, a large lake (formerly a Decoy pond), lakeside cafe, children's recreation area, tennis courts, BMX and skate facility, disc golf course (target) and woodland. With the fall of France in June 1940, and the risk of invasion, most left the majority never to return. At the north of the park is the Oval, home of Eastbourne United F.C. He was the eldest son of Lord Edward Cavendish, third son of the seventh Duke. [9] Evidence of Eastbourne's medieval past can seen in the 12th-century Church of St Mary,[17] and the manor house called Bourne Place. There are several language colleges and schools, with students coming mainly from Europe.[85]. Gildredge Park is a large open park located between the town centre and Old Town; it is very popular with families and has a children's playground, cafe, tennis courts, disc golf course (target) and bowls lawns. [99] Cineworld is a large Multiplex cinema with eight screens, in the Beacon shopping centre. The venue will host the 2023 Turner Prize.[94]. The 6th Duke of Devonshire. Artists Cedric Morris and David Kindersley attended St Cyprian's School. East Sussex College is a large further education college with a campus in Eastbourne. [59], Eastbourne Borough Council is responsible for much local governance, with representation provided by 27 councillors from 9 wards,[62] with elections to the council being held every four years. In 2013, the Office for National Statistics named an area in Meads as the first place in the UK to have an average resident age exceeding 70, with an average age of 71.1, compared with a national average age of 39.7. The film is based on Amanda Foreman's biography of the scandalous 18th-century English aristocrat Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire (portrayed by Keira Knightley) and her relationship with the Duke (Ralph Fiennes) and his next wife, Lady Elizabeth Foster. One of their sons, Sir Charles Cavendish (15531617), was the father of William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle-upon-Tyne (15921676; see Duke of Newcastle-upon-Tyne for more information on this branch of the family), while another son, Henry Cavendish, was the ancestor of the Barons Waterpark. [116] Previously a women only tournament, in 2009 the Lawn Tennis Association merged it with the men only event the Nottingham Open. Eastbourne hosted a triathlon in 2016 and 2017, which attracted professional triathletes such as Ben Allen, Jacqui Slack, Lawrence Fanous and 2012 Biathle world champion Richard Stannard in addition to the hundreds of amateurs taking part. Lord Charles Cavendish (17041783), second son of the second Duke, was a politician and scientist. As he was unmarried the title passed to his cousin, William Cavendish, 2nd Earl of Burlington of the 2nd creation. There is also a Roman villa near the entrance to the Pier and the present Queens Hotel. At the same time, two saloons were built midway along the pier. The pier is an obvious place to visit and is sometimes used to hold events, such as the international birdman competition held annually, although this was cancelled in 2005 due to a lack of competitors. 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Parts of the University of Brighton are based in the Meads area of the town. The United Reformed Church in Upperton Road has tall rogue Gothic windows set in red brick walls. The event takes in the town's major landmarks, including the promenade and local South Downs National Park. duke of devonshire estate office eastbourne . Engels' ashes were scattered in the sea off Beachy Head at his request. They were champions in 2000. [45], Eastbourne Local History Society was founded in 1970. A part of the South Downs, Willingdon Down is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. There is a Greek Orthodox Church converted from a 19th-century Calvinistic chapel.[158][159]. [86] An annual raft competition used to take place where competitors, usually local businesses, circumnavigate the pier in a raft made by themselves, while being attacked by a water-cannon. And the Eastbourne Music & Arts Festival, a competitive festival held annually at the Winter Gardens. [199], Olav Bjortomt, English international quiz player, four-time world champion (2003, 2015, 2018, 2019) and three time individual European champion (2010, 2014, 2015). A sequence of sketches that appear in each episode of Bang, Bang, It's Reeves and Mortimer, was shot in the old Jo Pip's / Cunninghams theatre venue on Seaside Road, which has since been developed into flats. A connection with India comes in the shape of the 18th-century Lushington monument, also at StMary's, which commemorates a survivor of the Black Hole of Calcutta atrocity which led to the British conquest of Bengal. An Anglo-Saxon charter, around 963AD, describes a landing stage and stream at Burne. privacy policy, Estates of the Cavendish family, Dukes of Devonshire, in East Sussex. The maze now grows in its place. Lord Henry Cavendish (16731700), second son of the first Duke, was Member of Parliament for Derby. There has also been an upward trend in recent years, in the number of people with higher education qualifications.[76]. Devonshire Park, home to the pre-Wimbledon ladies tennis championships, is located just off the seafront in the towns cultural district. [49] Another SSSI which partially falls with the Eastbourne district is Seaford to Beachy Head. [73], Ethnically, the town was said to be 93.7% white in 2007. In the episode 'The Man in the Killer Suit' in the 2014 tv series Forever, a case occurs where someone masquerades as a 'viscount cavendish'. [96] The London Philharmonic Orchestra makes regular appearances and has an annual season at the Congress Theatre. [7] Sir William gained great wealth from his position in the Exchequer and also (allegedly) from unfairly taking advantage of the dissolution of the Monasteries. The other main operator into Eastbourne is Brighton & Hove, owned by the Go-Ahead Group, which runs frequent services seven days a week from Brighton via Seaford and Newhaven. His immediate family are owner-occupiers of Chatsworth House and are worth an estimated 800 million.Peregrine Cavendish, 12th Duke of Devonshire. The bandstand was removed to make way for the Pavilion Tearooms but the colonnades built around it are still there (behind the tea rooms). Psst, plant-based lovers: we've improved our vegan range. 3 (Jewish) Troop of the No. The Strict Baptist Chapel in Grove Road is an interesting building, despite its rather grim street frontage. This gives Motcombe its name. Eastbourne County Borough Corporation began construction of Eastbourne power station in the first decade of the twentieth century. )[27], Richard Trevithick, the inventor of the steam locomotive, is reported to have spent some time here.[28]. Percy Sillitoe, director of MI5, lived in the town in the 1950s. Property If you are looking for a home or premises from which to operate your business, look no further. The pier is effectively built on stilts that rest in cups on the sea-bed allowing the whole structure to move during rough weather. [citation needed]. The Society is Eastbourne College's legacy club, and its members consist of those OEs and others who plan to leave a bequest to the College in their will. hayfield secondary school address. With a population of more than 100,000 people, Eastbourne has been a fast-growing town in the past few years, relative to the rest of the UK. The Duke Of Devonshire is local to Eastbourne Pier, Sovereign Harbour Marina or Beachy Head, so whether you're up for a party, watching live sports, meeting with friends or just taking the time to relax, The Duke Of Devonshire is the perfect place for a chilled drink and a bite to eat. Lord Richard Cavendish, second son of the fourth Duke, represented Lancaster and Derbyshire in the House of Commons. [18] The chalk can be clearly seen along the eroded coastline to the west of the town, in the area known as Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters, where continuous erosion keeps the cliff edge vertical and white. Eastbourne is immediately east of Beachy Head, the highest chalk sea cliff in Great Britain and part of the larger Eastbourne Downland Estate. Two of his great-grandsons were George Cavendish, Thomas Cardinal Wolsey's biographer, and George's younger brother Sir William Cavendish. Lady Dorothy Cavendish, daughter of the fourth Duke, married Prime Minister William Cavendish-Bentinck, 3rd Duke of Portland (who assumed the additional surname of Cavendish). The church was consecrated in 1902[155] and built on the site of the mission hall where the nonsense writer Lewis Carroll (the clergyman CL Dodgson) is known to have preached during his holidays in the town. It supplied electricity, firstly for street lighting then other uses. [citation needed] Lord Burlington, although entitled to use the courtesy title Marquess of Hartington has continued to be styled by the Burlington title since his father succeeded as 12th Duke. [22], Eastbourne's earliest claim as a seaside resort came about following a summer holiday visit by four of King George III's children in 1780 (Princes Edward and Octavius and Princesses Elizabeth and Sophia). Lord James Cavendish (17011741), third son of the second Duke, was a soldier and briefly represented Malton in Parliament. In 2018 the society had almost 800 members. play in the Southern Combination League Premier. In 1907 the Duke owned 192,322 acres across the British Isles, principally in Derbyshire, Yorkshire, County Cork and County Waterford.[10]. The present station (the town's third), designed by F. D. Bannister, dates from 1886. Another reason for the choice of a non-local or regional name was to avoid antagonising the powerful Stanley family from the Midlands who had strong associations with Derbyshire since their ancestors had been gifted estates in the county by William the Conqueror, and they had also been the Earls of Derby since the late 15th century. [150], As well as the medieval parish church of St Mary in Old Town, another remarkable church building in Eastbourne is the redbrick St Saviour's and St Peter's. Eastbourne has a local weekly tabloid newspaper, which is published every Friday, called The Eastbourne Herald (know locally as The Herald). The seafront and the iconic cliff at Beachy Head has been used for many scenes in feature films, and the local council set up a film liaison unit to encourage and facilitate the shooting of film sequences in and around the town. The smaller, adjoining, Manor Gardens combines both lawns and shady areas as well as a rose garden. [141], The Eastbourne (Blue Book) Directory for 1938 lists 39independent schools in the town. Eastbourne's reputation for health, enhanced by bracing air and sea breezes contributed to the establishment of many independent schools in the 19th century and in 1871,[140] the year which saw the arrival of Queenwood Ladies College, the town was just beginning a period of growth and prosperity. It was relocated to a new, 8.6million purpose-built facility adjacent to the Congress Theatre, Devonshire Park which opened on 4 April 2009. Between 1997 and 2014, they competed in the Elite League, the highest level of speedway in the UK. 1. These remains have now been DNA tested and found to originate from Cyprus, not sub-Saharan Africa. [52] The ground around the pinnacle was the site of lime kilns also worked by the fishermen. Spider Stacy, member of The Pogues, was born in Eastbourne in 1958. Lord Frederick Cavendish, third son of the seventh Duke, was a Liberal politician. [56] Temperature extremes recorded at Eastbourne since 1960 range from 31.6C (88.9F) during July 1976,[57] down to 9.7C (14.5F) In January 1987. [76] The percentage of economically active people increased between 2001 and 2011. [171][172], Poet Francis William Bourdillon lived in the town. It is a charitable, not-for-profit organisation in the United Kingdom whose objective is the pursuit and encouragement of an active interest in the study of the history of Eastbourne and its immediate environs and the dissemination of the outcome of such studies.[46][47]. These include the Chatsworth Estate in Derbyshire, Bolton Abbey in Yorkshire, The Compton Estate in Eastbourne and Lismore Castle in Ireland. His grandson Hugh Cavendish was created a life peer as Baron Cavendish of Furness in 1990. [108], Television too has used Eastbourne as a backdrop. In 1911 he was one of the proposed recipients of peerages in case the Bill that was to become the Parliament Act 1911 was not accepted by the House of Lords. Eastbourne has residents from a diverse range of international backgrounds, including notable groups of people from recent Polish, Portuguese, Chinese, Turkish, Italian and Greek origin. [16] During the Middle Ages the town was visited by King HenryI and in 1324 by EdwardII. PUB FOOD AT The Duke Of Devonshire GREAT FOR ANY OCCASION Whether you're in the mood for a pint and something tasty with mates for lunch, catching up over small plates after work, or craving a weekend food fest, we've got you covered. blue glock 26. This has the effect of making the Hampden Park level crossing very busy. [12] Motcombe Gardens are overlooked by St. Mary's Church, a Norman church which allegedly lies on the site of a Saxon 'moot', or meeting place. In 1858, as 2nd Earl of Burlington, he succeeded to the Dukedom. [51] Located at the eastern end of the seafront, it has a children's playground with paddling pool, cafe, bowls and a large lake, noted for its swans. In the mid-16th century Bourne Place was home to the Burton family,[18] who acquired much of the land on which the present town stands. [81], In recent years, five areas within Eastbourne have regularly featured in the most economically deprived 10% in all of England. However, the richer western part was constrained by the Downs and has remained largely unchanged. [citation needed] The Langham Hotel was a filming location for Made in Dagenham, which also featured the seafront and pier. Lord James Cavendish (died 1751), third son of the first Duke, also represented this constituency in the House of Commons. [citation needed], The earldom of Devonshire was originally granted as a recreation of the title held by the last Baron Mountjoy, which became extinct on his death in 1606. The Kppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Cfb" (Marine West Coast Climate/Oceanic climate). He was succeeded by his eldest son, William Cavendish, 2nd Earl of Devonshire, who served as Lord-Lieutenant of Derbyshire and was a patron of the philosopher Thomas Hobbes (15881679). This was noted as below average, compared with the UK as a whole. [176], The philosopher A. J. Ayer was a pupil at Ascham St Vincent's School in Carlisle Road. Former local radio station Sovereign FM is now More Radio Eastbourne, broadcasting to Eastbourne from studios in Worthing. Out of the 49seats, 9 are returned by Eastbourne voters. This site, of biological and geological interest, covers the coastline between Eastbourne and Seaford, plus the Seven Sisters country park and the Cuckmere valley. [136], On 19 August 2014, a worker from Cumbria died after falling through the decking of the damaged pier.[137]. The heir apparent is the present holder's only son, William "Bill Burlington" Cavendish, Earl of Burlington (born 1969), married to Laura Montagu (ne Roundell). Excellent value pub in Eastbourne You'll always find hearty food, proper beer and a traditional welcome at The Duke of Devonshire. [22] This period of growth and elegant development continued for several decades. Andrew Robert Buxton Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire, KG, MC, PC, DL (2 January 1920 - 3 May 2004), styled Lord Andrew Cavendish until 1944 and Marquess of Hartington from 1944 to 1950, was a British Conservative and later Social Democratic Party politician. Also on the erstwhile Branch is Hampden Park railway station to the north of the town. [110][111], Eastbourne has numerous parks and gardens, although there are several smaller open spaces including Upperton Gardens, the Carpet Gardens and the Western Lawns. In 1963, Eastbourne was the location of the first Netball World Cup. We place some essential cookies on your device to make this website work. by | May 21, 2022 | alyssa salerno net worth | jacqui irwin chief of staff | May 21, 2022 | alyssa salerno net worth | jacqui irwin chief of staff Eastbourne's floral displays have been promoted, including the Carpet Gardens along the coastal road near the pier. The seafront area was also used for the film Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging directed by Gurinder Chadha. duke of devonshire estate office eastbourne. The town is served by Eastbourne District General Hospital, part of East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. While the title is wrongly used, other references during the episode show that they are in fact referring to the Dukes of Devonshire. [148] In 2021 Netflix series The Crown filmed an episode in the town and surrounding areas.[109]. [107] A sequence of a rainy day at the seaside for the Doel family has as its backdrop the Wish Tower, the bandstand, the Cavendish Hotel and the pier in the 1987 British/American drama film 84 Charing Cross Road directed by David Jones. We'd like to use additional cookies to remember your settings and understand how you use our services. Regular services along the coast have invariably served Eastbourne. Along with Jane Austen, the fifth Duke and his second wife appear, soon after Georgiana's death, in Jane and the Stillroom Maid, a murder mystery by Stephanie Barron. [133] The Eastbourne Pier Company was registered in April 1865 with a capital of 15,000[134] and on 18 April 1866 work began. Grove Road is the location of two independent record shops and a venue called Printer's Playhouse (which hosts performances of live music and new plays). [4], Eastbourne's population is growing; between 2001 and 2011 it increased from 89,800 to 99,412. Trains leave from London Victoria to Eastbourne with a journey time of 1hr 36mins. Let us know. Other theatre venues in the town include the volunteer-run Underground Theatre, in the basement of the town's Central Library,[97] and the Lamb Theatre, based at the Lamb Inn in Old Town, which was launched in August 2009 but reinstated an older tradition at the pub.[98]. In 2009, the new Towner Gallery was opened, abutting the listed Congress Theatre built in 1963.[44]. He married Lady Mary Gascoyne-Cecil, who was Mistress of the Robes to Queen Elizabeth II from 1953 to 1966. Duke of Devonshire is a town centre pub that serves food with good offers such as 2 for 9 menu. The Curzon Cinema was a small, family-run, independent cinema in Langney Road, in the town centre, which closed in January 2020. All that can be seen of the Burne, or Bourne, is the small pond in Motcombe Gardens. Which family owns Chatsworth House? [2] History [ edit] The 35,000 acre Chatsworth estate in and around Derbyshire is owned by the Trustees of the Chatsworth Settlement, on behalf of the Cavendish family. Known as the "Bachelor Duke", he never married and on his death in 1858 the barony of Clifford fell into abeyance between his sisters. The 6th Duke of Devonshire, by Sir George Hayter (1791-1871) 2. There is an annual extreme sports festival held at the eastern end of the seafront. Limited numbers of additional buses are run by the Cuckmere Buses, and a regular National Express coach service operates daily from London's Victoria Coach Station. The station had a single brick chimney and three wooden cooling towers. Victor Cavendish, IX duca di Devonshire ( Marylebone, 31 maggio 1868 - Derbyshire, 6 maggio 1938 ), stato un nobile e politico britannico appartenente al partito Whig . The 6th Duke died at Hardwick Hall in 1858, aged 67. 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