39 photos to take you back to Hayling Island in the '80s and '90s
Steve Deeks
·5-min read
Hayling beach is extremely popular for the summer of 1980. The News PP5495 (Photo: The News archive)
The island has changed so much over the years but The News has always been there to cover the major events and news from the area.
What are your memories of living in Hayling Island from the ‘80s and ‘90s?
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Kerry Wilson on George the horse swimming off Hayling beach during a heatwave in August 1990. The News PP596 (Photo: The News archive)
Competitors from Hayling getting away at the start of the Hayling Raft Race in July 1995. The News PP4044 (Photo: The News archive)
Hayling Beachlands 1990. The News PP37 (Photo: The News archive)
Lorraine Tite (16) and Louse Steels (9), members of the Bognor Babes marching band, keep dry between peformances at the Hayling Carnival, 1993. The News PP5575
Hayling Island Sailing Club at Sandy Point, Hayling on July 11 1995. Picture: The News PP3405
A firefighter stands amidst the debris after there was an explosion at a house in Southwood Road on Hayling Island in February 1991. Picture: The News PP3143
The off-runners begin the ten mile Hayling island marathon, 1994. The News PP4962 (Photo: The News archive)
Dave White (right), who is a sitting tenant at the hotel discusses the problem surrounding the closure of the hotel with Hayling Island councillor, Steve van Hagen, 1995. The News PP5368
Beachlands handyman, Grant Cogger (28) takes a break whilst removing graffiti from Eastoke Corner, Hayling Island, after the walls were vandalised in February 1995. The News PP5328
Crowds at the Hayling Carbival on the Legion Field, 1994. The News PP5576 (Photo: The News archive)
(left) Frank Pearce and Henry Cooper, at the official opening of Frank's photographic studio. Retired photographer Frank Pearce was a friend of Henry Cooper. Henry opened his photographic studio in Hayling Island in 1987.
The Crescent and Royal Hotel on Hayling Island seafront in June 1995. The News PP3399 (Photo: The News archive)
Charity cyclist Paul Fisher (46), from Hayling Island, docks in Portsmouth along with 80 fellow cyclists, after taking part in the Portsmouth to Paris charity cycle ride in 1993. The News PP5636
Enjoying the view at The Royal Hotel, Hayling Island in 1994. The News PP3404 (Photo: The News archive)
Fern Barker (19 months) enjoying her first Hayling Carnival in 1994. The News PP5574
The Ferry Boat Inn on Hayling Island in February 1994. The News PP3402 (Photo: The News archive)
Ruth Bunny who won last years Best Bloomin Street competition with the residents of Mengham Court, Hayling Island, prepares to defend their crown, 1994. The News PP5515 (Photo: The News archive)
The Hayling Island Art & Craft group 35th Summer exhibition, at the United reformed Church Hall, Hollow Lane, Hayling Island, 1994. The News PP4410 (Photo: The News archive)
Mr Norman Griffiths with the hailstones he collected from his garden at Haslemere Cresent, Hayling island, circa 1983. The News PP3423 (Photo: The News archive)
A child takes a tumble at the Hayling Carnival donkey derby in 1994. Picture: The News PP5573
The Great Storm - Hayling funfair big wheel damage 1987. (Photo: The News archive)
A calm day at Copse Lane Yacht Haven on Hayling Island on December 9 1986. The News PP3398 (Photo: The News archive)
Blockbusters contestant Michell Jaques with her prizers at her home in Hayling Island in November 1992. The News PP716 (Photo: The News archive)
Action from the start of Hayling Islands windsurfing Marathon around the Island in 1994. The News PP5397 (Photo: The News archive)
Flooding at Hayling December 1989. The News PP383 (Photo: The News archive)
The Royal Hotel in Hayling Island in 1994. The News PP3403 (Photo: The News archive)
Chairman of recreation, Ken Moss (left), and chairman of environmental health, Tony Berridge, admire the Hayling beach awarded the blue flag in June 1993. The News PP3799
Eastoke Corner, Hayling in February 1981. The News PP4850 (Photo: The News archive)
Hayling carnival 1990. The News PP99 (Photo: The News archive)
Hayling Island lifeboat men Frank Dunster (left), and Rod James who have been nominated for an award in recognition of their bravery. This picture was taken in 1993 by Ian Hargreaves. The News 3586-2
Waterski instructor Steve Brown, of Hayling Island, in action in 1992. The News PP1950 (Photo: The News archive)
Conquest of Everest float at Hayling Carnival, 1993. The News PP5575 (Photo: The News archive)
The 'waspman' with a nest in a Northney garden, Hayling Island in August 1992. The News PP651 (Photo: The News archive)
Windsurfers heading to the seas from Northney Marina, Hayling Island, 1988. The News PP5398 (Photo: The News archive)
Grand Prix veterans (from left) Tony Brooks and John Cooper and Goodwood Supporters Association committee member Mike Lawrence with Don Parker from Hayling Island, the most successful Formula 3 driver ever, February 1995. The News PP3235
Two boys and their dogs look on as work is carried out on the sea defences at Sandy Point, Hayling Island, September 25 1992. The News PP3407 (Photo: The News archive)
Hayling Operatic Society's Cinderella in February 1994. (Photo: The News archive)
1000 year old yew tree measuring 30 feet around the trunk, St Mary's parish church, St Mary's Road, Hayling in 1987. The News PP4854 (Photo: The News archive)
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