Emergency services spent several hours tackling the blaze and the fire damaged building – opposite the Salvation Army Citadel – was eventually demolished and flats built in its place.
Photographs of the blaze have been given to the Herald.
1. 1981 fire at Booth’s Hotel in Langney Road, Eastbourne
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2. 1981 fire at Booth’s Hotel in Langney Road, Eastbourne
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3. 1981 fire at Booth’s Hotel in Langney Road, Eastbourne
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4. 1981 fire at Booth’s Hotel in Langney Road, Eastbourne
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