In pictures: Procession of Witness takes place in Hastings Old Town on Good Friday.

Churches in Hastings Old Town come together on Good Friday for the Procession of Witness and Stations of the Cross

The event sees a costumed procession, with a man depicting Jesus at the head, carrying a cross through the streets, between the two medieval churches of the Old Town.

It starts at St Clements Church at 10.30am, ending at All Saints, with a stop at St Mary’s Star of the Sea catholic church. Biblical events, relating to the crucifixion, are enacted along the route.

Hundreds of people usually turn out to watch the spectacle.

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