1984 - Jon Holdcroft - 5.0

Photo: unknown

1992 - Lewis Ashenden - Noseslide

Photo: Tim Leighton Boyce

1992 - Dan Brown - Sal Flip

Photo: Tim Leighton Boyce

1992 - Julian Wallinger - Noseslide

Photo: Tim Leighton Boyce

1992 - Gary Comber - Noseslide

Photo: Tim Leighton Boyce

2003 - Simon Jeal - 5.0

Photo: Steven Bullen

2004 - Joe Sandland - Blunt to fakie

Photo: Steven Bullen

2011 - Sam Roberts - Backside tail slide

Photo: Steven Bullen

2012 - Egon Reynolds - Shit Wallride

Photo: Steven Bullen

2013 - Toby Shaw - Backside tail slide

Photo: Steven Bullen

2022 - Eden Cruising

Photo: Toby Shaw

There is always a spot in your town that has been skated by every generation, love it or hate it, it’s always been there. For Hastings, that spot is Bottle Alley. 

Built in the 1930’s, this 480 meter undercover promenade walkway features a harsh but somehow enjoyable bank that stretches along the entirety of the alley with high crusty flat top ledges. Here is a small selection of photos throughout the decades showing how each generation approached the spot and made it their own.

We are currently working on a deep dive historical article that will chronicle skateboarding in the Hastings area since the 1970’s.

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