The Power Station c1955, Portslade-By-Sea
The Power Station c1955, Portslade-By-Sea Ref: P728002
Memories of The Power Station c1955, Portslade-By-Sea
ROWING IN THE CANAL
I vividly remember the day when as an eight year old, along with my mate and neighbour, Billy Sturmey, we "borrowed" 2 shillings from my mothers purse and hired a rowboat from the Portslade foreshore and rowed around among the cargo vessels tied up on the seaward side of the "canal" as we called the harbour. We spent the whole morning enjoying what we thought was an amazing experience. The only downside to the day was that crossing the main road and rowing on the canal were prohibited by my parents so the consequences of doing both and with "borrowed money" were not pleasant. The memories of that exciting day are not soured by the discipline I received even though sitting was not easy for a day or two.
On another occasion Billy, along with my brother and I, borrowed from my mother again and caught the train into Brighton one Saturday morning. The goal was to enjoy a cornish pastie (tiddyoggy?) from the workers cafe across the road... Read more
Summery
I wonder how many people remember the Jerry planes that came over Portslade on their way to Croydon & London. I was out with my brothers taking a lame dog home to its owner in Foredown Drive when a large German plane flew overhead (we saw the swastika), doors flew open everywhere & we were dragged inside to safety, just in case. I was luckier than my brothers cos I was on the side of the road where I could see my house in the next street & Mum at the window with my little sister, I was about 9 I think. My brothers weren't so lucky, the family who took them in had their kids down with Chicken Pox, guess who ended up with it!!
I also remember the canal at Fishersgate, as a Sea Ranger we learned to row on it. I was 16 then. The chimneys came down soon after this pic was taken, I think. I got married in May 1955, had 7 kids, moved from... Read more
The Canal, Portslade
As a young lad born in Shelldale Avenue, and having lived all my young life in Portslade, I used to spend many hours down by, and on the canal at Portslade. I loved seeing the ships, mainly coal-boats moored at the gas works and the old power station. There were timber boats, and various other vessels too, but I just loved the atmosphere and the smells of the then bustling harbour! I used to be thrilled if my dad - my mum wouldn't go on the water - took us for a trip on the rowing boats from the 'Jolly Boatman' opposite the gas works. The times I got a hiding, or other punishment for going down to my favourite place without permission, became too numerous to count, but I still went. I still do, as it is one of my favourite places on this coast of East Sussex. Perhaps it all contributed to my joining the Merchant Navy when I reached 16? I have fond memories of my dad... Read more
Portslade-By-Sea & local memories
Read and share memories of Portslade-By-Sea and East Sussex inspired by Frith photos.
Does Anyone Remember ?
does anyone Remember a pub called the prince albert in portslade or southwick, it must have been near the docks, and also does anyone remember a george who worked at the docks, i am not sure but think his wife may have been called jessie and he had a firend who was married to a lady called vi, these were friends of my gran who was called vera harvey , george was quite short with dark hair and was quite outspoken , he often played darts and drank in the pub , i think the pub was called the prince albert
if anyone can remember any of these people could you email me please
many thanks
C murphy
