I remembered to take Camera with me on this morning's Bitey walk into the village. I did this with one thing in mind: to take a photo of the "visitors' guide to Overstrand, past and present" map because it answers some questions that dear Mago asked last month. I have still to look through the history books downstairs for more info, but I've made a start at least.
Before we get to the map, here are some photos of the North Sea:
Now to the map (Foulness was a settlement lost to the sea in the 15th century). Mago asked about Beck Hythe fishing station and here's what the map has to say about it:
And here's a little teaser of another blog post yet to come, as inspired by Melanie's comment about historical photos. I found some old photos of Overstrand that I might get around to posting here soon. Well, at some point, anyway.
This is the repair/construction of the promenade (marked as from 1979).
For those of you who don't care for what is mainly going to be black & white photos of mud, good news: I will also be publishing some Star Trek fan art! You're welcome.
Black and white photos of mud?!!!
ReplyDeleteI am now expecting a black and white photo of Kirk and Spock rolling in the mud at Cromer by the side of a construction made of timber and compressed paper beneath a Danish flag. Works for me.
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Right. Um. I'll see what I can do...
Delete* wonders if Phone still has CyberPete on speed-dial *
Lovely photos, as always. How nice that you have such a healing place so close at hand. Have a lovely weekend, dear. Kizzes.
ReplyDeleteIt is a wonderful place to escape to even when freezing cold and more than a little moist. I'm very fortunate to live here.
DeleteNever mind the crabs, dear (you can get lotion for those) - it's the Danish papier-mâché house that's caught my attention! What a bizarre concept to bring to the seaside. Even the cliffs and whole villages get swept away - why would anyone think that paper would withstand the weather? Jx
ReplyDeleteWell, the Danes are a funny lot, and clearly took advantage of Sir George and his loose screw.
DeleteI was convinced you were going to say you had taken your camera with one thing in mind and then had forgotten about it. I was prepared to empathize.
ReplyDeleteIt almost happened, peenee. Almost!
DeleteThe post title scared me for a half minute, sweepea, as in why would anyone write about that? Seems Jon had the same thought...xoxox
ReplyDeleteSorry, Savvy. That lotion Jon mentioned - marie rose sauce, I believe? - means that crabs are nothing to worry about any more!
DeleteJust as well that Foulness was lost to the sea. You can't expect the Tourism Board to promote a place with a name like THAT.
ReplyDeleteWell, certainly not when they've got their hands full with Mitzi's "gems".
DeleteI could tell you a story about crabs but I won't embarrass the maid.
ReplyDeleteThere is a place in Dorset called Shitterton. Shitterton to Twatt as the crow flies is 742 miles if you fancy a roadtrip.
Hahaha! This comment gave me a laugh I didn't know I needed! :)
DeleteBe sure to stop off at Whores Wood, Cock Alley, and Fanny Barks on the way!
DeleteVillages lost to the sea, how Romantic but we need to know about the Danish Pavilion from the Paris exhibition. Why, how and are there any photos of that
ReplyDeleteThere's a photo on the parish website - I'll share it here v.soon.
DeleteP.S. I used to live opposite it! Well, some of it, anyway. I'll explain all in a near future post.
Seconding this^^ wtf papier mache building on the North Sea coast? enquiring minds need to know! Cannot WAIT for the fan art!
ReplyDeleteAll will be revealed, Ms Nations! Fan art and all (which I've just finished - the physical bit, anyway. It still needs some mucking about in MSPaint).
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