FISHING OFF THE BEAKWATER
Hoping for a nibble!
By Andy Gilbert and 'Sir Hectimere'
Fishing from the breakwater in 1973
Kind permission of 'Sir Hectimere'
If you look at the 'Newhaven, East Sussex' group of Flickr, you'll come across some great shots of the local area. Some of the group's members have given me permission to add them to Our Newhaven, and I'm starting with a great bit of nostalgia from Barry Lewis, AKA 'Sir Hectimere'.
This was taken back on a calm, warm, sunny afternoon back in 1973. As you can see, in those days you could walk the entire length of the breakwater, right up to the lighthouse, and even walk back along the upper level - no handrails, but I can't remember hearing of anyone falling off!
The fishermen are waiting to see if anything bites. I can remember doing just this, having first carefully dodged the British Railways man at the car park kiosk and saved the cost of the fishing ticket - what was it back then? 6d, or a shilling, maybe.
I'll add some more Flickr shots over time.