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The ancient tradition of fishing boats on the Strade, Hastings

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The ancient tradition of fishing boats on the Strade, Hastings

Fishermans boats on the Stade beach, Hastings seafront, Hastings, East Sussex, England UK July 2012

Home to the largest  beach-launched fishing fleet in Britain, the stretch of the beach known as the Strade in Hastings has been used as a fishing port for centuries.

Boats are dragged up on to the beach by tractors and make for a striking sight right next to the town’s centre.

Here’s some photos:

More photos here: Hastings fishing port in photos.

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