Photos all taken on the Stade (Saxon name = landing place) in Hastings on holiday in June:
from top left clockwise:
the former fishermen's chapel (now a museum)
net shops' notice
net shops
the fish shop - fish for tea maybe
the lift to the cliff
boat and net shops
a view of the Stade
The net shops were built in Victorian times for the fishermen to store their nets. The sea was closer to the shore then, so the net shops were constructed tall and narrow.
Why do they have little doors on the top floors? A long way down? I am mystified? Any answers?
A lovely collage it is great to see the Stade again we used to love going there for fresh fish when we were on holiday and then go back up on the lift and a long walk back to our caravan. No idea about the doors
Wonderful collage Hazel!! This brings back loads of happy memories as we had a caravan at Camber Sands many years ago and would often walk along the front in Hastings!! Fav!!
Fascinating collage! The top doors are for hauling up gear on the outside, hence the support arm and pulley. We have these on old barns here. Saves trudging up the stairs with your load of nets, gear, etc. :)
I think those floors are a store/ware house. The beam and pulley shows that way. Often seen in Dutch old (ware) houses that has been rebuild and they still remains on it.
Great capture of this nice historic place and buildings
Must have been a great place to stay and to get fresh fish for dinner.
Julie, thanks so much for the explanation!!
Great capture of this nice historic place and buildings