13 sensational photos capture Hayling Island through the years

In this selection you will see an interesting variety of images from across Hayling from the past.

By Steve Deeks

Published 3rd Mar 2021, 13:35 BST

Updated 10th Feb 2024, 16:24 BST

Included are images from Butlin's funfair and Coronation, Warner's Southleigh and Sunshine holiday camps.

You will also see a stunning pic of the Hayling lifeboat and an old one of the Hayling ferry.

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The Chateau Blanc and the Royal Hotel also feature.

An aerial view of Beachlands, Hayling Island in the 1950s.
Picture: Paul Costen postcard collection.

1. Memories from Hayling Island

An aerial view of Beachlands, Hayling Island in the 1950s. Picture: Paul Costen postcard collection. Photo: The News archive

Chateau Blanc, Hayling Island. Picture: costen.co.uk

2. Memories from Hayling Island

Chateau Blanc, Hayling Island. Picture: costen.co.uk Photo: The News archive

The Hayling Island lifeboat Proctor possibly taken during the First World War.
Picture: costen.co.uk

3. Memories from Hayling Island

The Hayling Island lifeboat Proctor possibly taken during the First World War. Picture: costen.co.uk Photo: The News archive

South Hayling. Picture: costen.co.uk

4. Memories from Hayling Island

South Hayling. Picture: costen.co.uk Photo: The News archive

Hayling Island Coronation

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