In pictures: Hastings Christmas lights switch-on 2018 - who can you see in the crowd?

As Christmas fast approaches, we have delved into our archives to find festive pictures from bygone days.

These wonderful snaps are of the Hastings Christmas lights switch-on in 2018.

Attractions included circus performers in Wellington Place and a spectacular performance from acrobats in a magical snow globe outside Debenhams, in Robertson Street.

There was also special guest appearances from White Rock Theatre’s Christmas pantomime stars Michelle Collins and Tim MacArthur.

Who can you spot among the yuletide revellers?

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