The Mansion, John Collier, and Edward Milward brown plaque

This brown commemorative plaque records: Formerly 'The Mansion', home of John Collier, town clerk 1706-1760; of Edward Milward, 27 times mayor and his son 20 times mayor. The poet Coventry Patmore lived here 1876-91. Renamed Old Hastings House 1892.

John Collier served as the town clerk from 1706 to 1760, playing a significant administrative role in local governance; Edward Milward and his son notably held the position of mayor multiple times, reflecting their influential status within the community.