Hastings Net Shops - June 2024

 Ever since my first trip to Dungeness, I have wanted to return - you can see my Blogs about this trip here and here, so when Angie suggested a four-night caravan stay, I jumped at the chance.  We invited fellow Camera Club member Ann along as well.

We set off early one morning and made our way to Hastings, which was on our way.  I suggested a stop here as  Angie had long wanted to see the Net Shops there.  I had visited frequently when my mother in-law lived at St. Leonards, the next town along from Hastings.   Ann had also been there in the past.  We had an enjoyable time wandering around the Net Shops with our cameras.  We also went into the Lifeboat Museum.   The Net Shops are unique to Hastings, where the fishermen hung their nets and ropes.

A view inside one of the Net Shops

Net Shops

Net Shops

Fresh fish for sale - when my mother in-law lived nearby, we would often walk down here to get fresh fish to bring home.

The fun fair was closed!

Life boatmen jackets - these were pretty small I think they were for visiting children to try on.

We were amused by this dog made from old Wellington Boots by the entrance to the Lifeboat Station.

Hastings is a working fishing town, so it does look bit scruffy, which I think adds to its charm.

I couldn't resist this photo of the view through the catamaran of the man sitting and looking at the view.

Then on to Camber Sands.......