Richard Lyfe plaque

The public map records this plaque for Richard Lyfe. Its recorded inscription reads: Richard Lyfe, 47 years a Jurat, five times Bailiff and three times Mayor of Hastings, four times Bailiff of the Cinque Ports to Yarmouth, nine times Burgess in Parliament and canopy-bearer at two coronations, lived here until his death in 1605.

Richard Lyfe was a prominent civic leader in Hastings during the late 16th and early 17th centuries, known for his extensive service as Jurat, Bailiff, Mayor, and Burgess in Parliament, reflecting his significant influence in local and national governance.