Marine Court, Grade II listed building in St Leonards-on-Sea, England.
Marine Court extends 416 feet along the seafront, rising 14 stories high with balconies offering views across the English Channel.
The building, completed in 1938, was designed to mirror the structure of the RMS Queen Mary ocean liner and served as RAF headquarters during World War II.
The structure housed a 500-seat restaurant that transformed into a nightclub called the Witch Doctor, where Jimi Hendrix and David Bowie performed in the 1960s.
The building contains residential apartments on upper floors and commercial spaces at street level, with direct access to St Leonards seafront promenade.
At its opening, Marine Court held the distinction of being the tallest residential building in Britain, featuring a steel frame with brick cavity external walls.
Location: Hastings
Inception: 1936
Floors above the ground: 14
GPS coordinates: 50.85108,0.55684
Latest update: May 29, 2025 17:29
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