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Re: Tower at Eastbourne?
« Reply #54 on: Tuesday 16 February 16 23:33 GMT (UK) »
Good evening,

If we assume the sender also came from Hurst Green then she most likely travelled by road to Eastbourne. Or by road to Etchingham then on by train to Eastbourne.

So the card could have been purchased on route, maybe a lunch stop halfway or so.

By main road it would be via Hastings and along the coast. Or via Heathfield then southwards. Maybe they were more adventurous and went cross country on minor rds. Whichever route it leaves open a whole load of possibilities now.

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Re: Tower at Eastbourne?
« Reply #55 on: Tuesday 16 February 16 23:50 GMT (UK) »
This might be silly, but what about putting something on the Armed Forces Board. 

If as it seems, this type of installion is similar to others around the coastlines, it's possible that someone on that forum has a bit of knowledge about them that may help to track it down??
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Re: Tower at Eastbourne?
« Reply #56 on: Wednesday 17 February 16 10:38 GMT (UK) »
I just saw a post on The Lighter Side, thread "So where Are You From", post 21 today.

This Member Clairec666 says Eastbourne is her home town, where she spent her entire childhood!

She may be able to cast some light on the whereabouts of the tower?

You might like to PM her and refer her to this thread?

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Re: Tower at Eastbourne?
« Reply #57 on: Wednesday 17 February 16 12:41 GMT (UK) »
Please do and if anyone else wants to spread it about please feel free. P
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Re: Tower at Eastbourne?
« Reply #58 on: Wednesday 17 February 16 13:09 GMT (UK) »
OK!  I've sent her a PM.  Be great if she has something that might help you!

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Re: Tower at Eastbourne?
« Reply #59 on: Wednesday 17 February 16 21:16 GMT (UK) »
Had a reply from my PM to  Clairec666.  She is not familiar with the photo, but is going to show it to her parents  and see if they can shed any light on it. Fingers and toes crossed!
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Re: Tower at Eastbourne?
« Reply #60 on: Wednesday 17 February 16 22:05 GMT (UK) »
Quote from: jaybelnz on Wednesday 17 February 16 21:16 GMT (UK)
Had a reply from my PM to  Clairec666.  She is not familiar with the photo, but is going to show it to her parents  and see if they can shed any light on it. Fingers and toes crossed!

I do hope so...


My family used to spend their holidays in Eastbourne, my brother who is a lot older than me says he can't remember anything like it...along with "blimey sis I'm not that old ::) ;D"
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Re: Tower at Eastbourne?
« Reply #61 on: Saturday 20 February 16 08:49 GMT (UK) »
Hi folks, I've not been able to find anyone who recognises the tower, but I'll have a flick through the local history books that my parents have, and see if it appears anywhere.

Also I can report that the photo appeared in the local paper yesterday with an appeal for information. Good luck!
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Re: Tower at Eastbourne?
« Reply #62 on: Saturday 20 February 16 09:06 GMT (UK) »
Thanks Claire, that's very good of you, and really prompt action on your part! I'm sure Petmas will be tickled that it's gone into the local paper! 
 
Fingers crossed they'll get some responses.

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