A major anniversary is being marked with a packed programme of Norman-themed events.
Hastings is celebrating the 1,000th anniversary of William the Conqueror’s birth with a series of activities and displays highlighting its Norman heritage.
The Hastings Embroidery, created in 1966 to commemorate the 950th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings, is now on display at Hastings Town Hall.
The exhibition, which is open until October, coincides with the Bayeux Tapestry being displayed at the British Museum.
Tickets to view the embroidery are free and can be booked online at eventbrite.co.uk/e/hastings-embroidery-exhibition-tickets-1996460394784.
Starting Friday, August 28, visitors can also enjoy a Norman-inspired banner trail stretching from Hastings Station to Hastings Castle.
The banners were designed through a community competition.
Hastings Contemporary Gallery will host a Bayeux Family Day in October, and other themed workshops are planned in the coming weeks.
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Hastings Castle will present Beyond the Bayeux on Saturday, September 12, an immersive event featuring music, theatre and projections.
Tickets for this event are available online at hastingscastle.org.uk/event/beyond-the-bayeux.
The council has thanked the Sussex Community Rail Partnership and Community Rail Network for funding the banner trail, as well as Booker and Best for installing the banners.
Cllr Julia Hilton, deputy leader of Hastings Borough Council and lead councillor for regeneration, shaping places and community wealth building, said: "We’re delighted to be celebrating the 1,000th anniversary of William the Conqueror's birth – he played such a huge part in the story of our town.
"I’d encourage everyone to come and enjoy the Hastings Embroidery – I am so pleased that it is out on display again to coincide with the Bayeux Tapestry being at the British Museum.
"It is an incredible piece of work, covering 900 years of history and Norman heritage.
"Thank you to all our partners who are supporting these events and activities – and to the events organisers and groups who are arranging events to mark the anniversary."
More information about the full programme is available on the Visit Hastings website.
Further event announcements are expected in the coming weeks as the town continues to honour its historic connections to William the Conqueror and the Norman conquest.
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