Norfolk Victorian Seaside Resorts & Fishing Villages
- Blakeney
At the end of the 19th century Blakeney was not a seaside resort but a working fishing village and port. With the harbour accessible via the channel packet ships travelled between here and both London and Hull. However, in the 20th century ships became too large for the the channel and it was allowed to silt up so that today only small craft can reach the harbour from the sea.
Substantial sailing ships in Blakeney Harbour, probably around 1900
Large ships but a very relaxed feel to this early image
Visitors to Blakeney still see boats resting on the mud, but today vessels are somewhat smaller and do not have such complex rigging.
Despite changes this view of Blakeney is still recognisable today.
High and dry. 'Bridge' might be an exageration! However, note that in the distance we can see Blakeney Church.
Ships of various sizes moor along the quay.
Sunday best aprons for the photographer.
Looking up the High Street from the quay the round roof is unfamiliar but other buildings are still recognisable.
This later image (c1925) bears much more ressemblance to the view today.
Higher up the street it is harder to see much change in 100 years - apart from traffic and fashions!
Although probably more than 100 years ago this is an still easily recognisable view of the harbour
Cars on the quay were probably a novelty when this was taken. Not so today.
This view of the attractive Hotel Blakeney has change little since it opened in 1922.
