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Shoreham harbour BB060002
Shoreham By Sea, West Sussex. A partly submerged horse-drawn ballast cart in the sea off Shoreham Harbour, in front of the premises of Stow and Son Yacht Builders. Photographed by E J Bedford between 1905 and 1925. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England Archive
Media ID 12131329
Filename: bb060002.jpg
Size: 4961 x 2963 (3.6MB)
Date: 27th May 2016
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: images.historicenglandservices.org.uk
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This evocative photograph, captured by Edward John Bedford between 1905 and 1925, presents a captivating scene of Shoreham By Sea harbour in West Sussex. The image reveals a partly submerged horse-drawn ballast cart, abandoned in the shallow waters off the harbour. The cart, which once played a crucial role in the loading and unloading of cargo ships, now lies forgotten, its wooden frame weathered by the salty sea air and the relentless tides. The photograph offers a glimpse into the rich maritime history of Shoreham Harbour, a place where the past and present intertwine. The horse and cart, a traditional mode of transportation, stand in stark contrast to the modern yachts and boats moored nearby, built by the renowned Stow and Son Yacht Builders, visible in the background. The image also underscores the ever-changing nature of the sea and the role it plays in shaping the landscape. The cart, once a vital tool for the harbour's economic activity, now serves as a reminder of the past, submerged in the very element it once helped to navigate. The photograph, held in the Historic England archive, is a testament to the area's rich maritime heritage and the passage of time. It invites us to reflect on the past and consider the role of the sea in shaping the communities that have grown up around it.
