Hastings and St Leonards prom pictures from 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2018

We’ve taken a look back through the Hastings Observer photographic archives to find these wonderful pictures of proms held by secondary schools.

By Mike MacKenzie

Published 2nd Oct 2026, 11:27 BST

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St. Richard’s Catholic College celebrate their leavers’ prom at the Powdermills Hotel, Battle.

1. St. Richard’s Catholic College celebrate their leavers’ prom at the Powdermills Hotel, Battle.

St. Richard’s Catholic College celebrate their leavers’ prom at the Powdermills Hotel, Battle. Photo: Sue Jackson

Ark William Parker and Ark Helenswood Prom 2018

2. Ark William Parker and Ark Helenswood Prom 2018

Ark William Parker and Ark Helenswood Prom 2018 Photo: contributed

William Parker and Helenswood Prom

3. William Parker and Helenswood Prom

William Parker and Helenswood Prom Photo: cj

William Parker and Helenswood Prom

4. William Parker and Helenswood Prom

William Parker and Helenswood Prom Photo: cj

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