17/10/2026
👑✨ A LITTLE HEARTFELT MESSAGE FROM THE CROOKED CROWN ✨👑
The past couple of days have been rather quiet in my beautiful, magical little grotto… and I won't pretend it hasn't been a little disheartening. 😪❤️
When I opened The Crooked Crown, I wanted to create something special. Not just another shop, but somewhere full of character, colour, beauty and a little bit of magic. A place where you could discover something unusual, find the perfect gift, or simply step away from the ordinary for a few moments.
But behind every beautiful independent shop is a person who has taken a chance, invested their savings, poured their heart into every little detail and dared to believe that our high streets still have a future.
And the sad truth is, without support, they don't.
We all say how sad it is to see another empty shop, another boarded-up window, another piece of our high street's character disappear.
But those shops don't disappear overnight. They disappear quietly, one slow day at a time, until keeping the doors open is simply no longer possible.
I'm not suggesting everyone needs to spend a fortune. Sometimes a £5 purchase, a recommendation to a friend, a shared Facebook post or simply popping in to see what treasures we've got makes more difference than you could ever imagine.
If we want beautiful, interesting, independent shops on our high streets, we have to use them while they're still here. Not mourn them once they're gone.
I still believe in Hastings. I still believe in our high street. And I certainly still believe there's room in this world for a little magic. ✨
So if you haven't yet visited The Crooked Crown, please do come and discover what I've created. And if you've already visited, I'd absolutely love to welcome you back.
Let's bring a little life, colour and magic back to our town, one independent shop at a time.
With love, gratitude and just a little sparkle,
👑 The Crooked Crown 📍 Queens Road, Hasting
SHOP SMALL. SUPPORT LOCAL. KEEP THE MAGIC ALIVE. ❤️✨