[ Photo Blog #63 ]
Hastings – The STADE – #2
Last week, on Thursday, 16th October, I featured my visit to this unique beach in Hastings, East Sussex, UK, from which fishing boats are launched directly into the sea. If you have not read my introduction and viewed the photographs on that particular blog, then I would advise you to visit it first in order to gain a clearer picture of this area’s history and current function. Click on this link to do that . . . Hastings – The Stade #1 . My photographs below were taken as I wandered around the beached fishing fleet, showing the boats, some now hardly seaworthy, but the majority still working boats plying their trade in the waters of the English Channel from the Stade Beach in Hastings.
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I’ve visited Hastings many times, unfortunately as a child or a parent, thus I’ve missed exploring the town properly, thank you for filling in some gaps Roland.
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.. and thank you for responding, Nigel.
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Hastings has a big name but not many of us know the beautiful old town area you show.
I have been twice without seeing it so thanks for all these photos. I love seeing these
colourful fishing boats standing on the shingles ready to be pulled into their right environment.
So different from the big trawlers from the island I grew up.
One thing I do remember is how beautiful the sky gets and one of your photos show this.
Thanks Roland
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Yes, Miriam, I had missed what is called ‘The Old Town’ area when I had previously been in Hastings. I also discovered a lovely cafe in an old building where every wall is covered with bookcases.
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What a wonderful place to meet up with friends.
😊
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The new art gallery, The Jerwood, is close by and should be worth a visit too – depending on what is the current exhibition at the time of your visit.
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More excellent shots – I like the compositions, placing the subjects in context
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Thank you, Derrick
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Excellent photos Roland. This is too tempting – a revisit in 2018 beckons.
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Excellent and interesting photos and I enjoy your narratives.
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Good. Thank you Eugenia. I’m pleased.
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Each photo is more amazing as the last one, thank you for sharing; I am happy that I found your site. E.
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I thank you for commenting, Elizabeth. I visited your own site and have followed it. We may have a lot in common, both having great grandchildren.
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