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So wonderful! What a lovely day trip! I miss vintage shops! I found some incredible vintage Hawaiian dresses and acrylic sweaters in shops in Toronto and Brussels.

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I wear pretty much exclusively second-hand clothing - however, vintage is usually difficult for me. But this shop was amazing!

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As a Hastings Old Town resident of fifteen plus years, I welcome your article and thank you for it. Next time you're here, please visit Yaaze Bistro Cafe & Meze Bar and Khalid's Kitchen as two fine restaurants with great vegan options. There are also others to discover. I lived in Brighton from 1979 to 1980 and the town was then far more edgy and creative than it feels today. Living in Hastings now reminds me of my time in Brighton.

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Thanks so much for your tips, I'll definitely be back as I loved Hastings! What I wouldn't give to see what Brighton was like back in the day. I've heard that it's changed a lot.

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I write about my time in Brighton in my book, Growl, published by Lantern. Yes, Brighton has changed a great deal with many new buildings replacing old ones that were quirky making the town much more interesting.

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