Minack Theatre

 "Minack" in Cornish means a rocky place and the black headed crag below the theatre has always drawn local fishermen. Until the 1930’s they had the gorse filled gully to themselves and the cliffs echoed to the cries of gulls not actors. It was Rowena Cade who started this wonderful theatre overlooking Porthcurno Bay and [...]

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Shoreham Bridge

Situated near the mouth of the river Adur in West Sussex. The old bridge crossing the river was built in the 18th century and became a great addition to the history and colour of the area. Time and weather had taken its toll on the bridge and a Community Trust was set up in 2001.  [...]

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The Sea.

As the clouds dash across the sky the water colour changes with  an accentuation of it’s moods.  It’s only water you may say, but there is power, as this huge body moves under the influence of tide and wind.   You can always sit and watch the water at any point on the coast of [...]

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Storm Casualty

Note And Photo From :- Kelowna Trout Angler. Storm Casualty. On my way to work after a storm at Brighton, East Sussex, I spotted this ship washed up on the shore near the Place Pier. She was called the Athina B. It was quite an event and one which the whole family went down to [...]

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Floating Pyramids

Note And Photo From :- Kelowna Trout Angler. Floating Pyramids. It was some years ago that I went down to Brighton seafront, walking along the promenade from Hove lagoon. I can’t remember the event that was taking place but I have a feeling it was to celebrate an arts festival.  Perhaps it was the Brighton [...]

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Hovercraft

Note And Photos From :- Kelowna Trout Angler. Hovercraft. Who can forget the Hovercraft.  There were great hopes for these giants and many believed they were to be the saviour in many marsh type environments. The invention by Cockerwill was a triumph in British technology.  I remember making small versions with biscuit tins and hair [...]

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