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Hastings Histories
You've probably heard of Hastings already - apparently something happened there in 1066...? Hastings is a unique seaside town full of quirks, characters and amazing histories. Every episode in this new podcast will tell a different tale from Hastings' past, featuring the voices of those that live in the town. There's so much more to us than just 1066....
Hastings Histories
The History of Hastings Fishing Part 2 - Within Living Memory
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James Ellis
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Episode 4
This is our second episode on the history of the Hastings fishing community. This time we take up the story post WW2 and continue to explore the changes seen to The Stade, the methods of fishing and the challenges faced by the industry in the modern era.
Who owns The Stade and what rights do the fishermen claim? How has the practice of fishing evolved and how have these changes affected our oceans? What impact has government policy had on small fishing communities like Hastings?
This episode was created in partnership with Mick and Steve Barrow. Mick spent started fishing in Hastings in the 1970's and was a prominent member of the lifeboat crew. Steve is the local boat builder and is well known regionally for his craft.