No-one tells Deal like it was immediately Post-war with such love and accuracy as David Skardon. Those of us brought up in the North End at that time were lucky indeed and now with, Covid and Lock-down on us, the memories seem evermore sharper, sweeter and touching for a time and place and people gomne by. Thanks Dave!
I found it fascinating- great pictures and interesting stories. A very special personal history of the boatmen and boats of that era. I loved learning about the herring lore and was amazed at how many boats were still on the beach in the 1960s.
Nostalgia has drawn me back from my home in New Zealand but now I am content to rely on videos such as yours.All the hustle and bustle of the beach has now gone and looking at the Pier Cam it seems such a desolate and empty place.Its true character lives on in the photos you have posted.I especially appreciated the one of Georgie Baker, he was such a cheerful and happy chap.Always called me young Alfie and I used to help him stack his deck chairs in the summer evenings.
Thanks for your swift response. During this lockdown I've been busy forwarding various old photos to all my email friends & family. We've always been Kent folk & visited Deal when we were kids.My parents moved to Douglas Terrace, off Blenheim Road in the late Seventies,when they retired, so we know the area well. In January 2018 after over 20 years of living in Wye we relocated to the North Barracks in Walmer, & now live in the house previously occupied by Sir Vivian Dunn.We're both really interested in Social History , especially the Royal Marines & The Barracks.Anyway am rambling on here but we plan to watch your other memories over lunch.Keep up the excellent work & again much praise on the quality of your production. Thanks.
Very interesting. I left Deal in 1971. A great place to live and bring a family up. It was shame all the boats were removed from the beach. Fishing was always a living for many and a past time for many beach anglers. The big factory ships fished out the waters in the early days of the EU. It was also when the small boats started to disappear.
Fascinating insight into times past. Really appreciate the interesting facts & pace of the Production.Keep up the good work & be safe in these challenging times.
Thanks Paul I'm trying to keep Deal's history alive, I've had many emails saying the content and speed is getting better and this is the best production yet. Mi Dad used to sit and read the local Mercury and always complain, saying " This isnt how it happened, its not true Etc" I wont repeat his words but I always told him to write and put things as they should be, he wouldn't, he used to say "let them get on with it, I'm not telling them anything" so I am putting his memoirs and words into pictures now, this production is thanks to an old recording of my dads voice made many years ago by by Roger Divito who had the Deal Beach Parlours..keep well ole fella
Thank you for making these interesting videos, they reminded me of the summer of '79 when my then giirlfriend and I were frequent customers at your uncle's (?) fish and chip shop, where we would purchase a portion of chips each for 35p then sit in my old Austin 1100 in the parking area on the north side of the Royal hotel, looking out to sea whilst getting high on the aroma of salt and vinegar....llol happy days
I have recently read a book by Ben Wilson about the rise and fall of the Royal Navy. Looking at the image from 1888 of the Downs it is easy to forget that the Downs were such a central part of the trade and defence of the English Channel, which used to be the busiest shopping route in Europe. Sandwich as well is interesting and has been vital to British defence and trade. Things change quickly.
The Naval yard in Deal was a major source in the very old days, many boatmen were involved in the supply work to ships and many shops in the town supplied the barracks and ships. Have a look at the video on shops and hotels of yore I made I think its Part 2 it will give you an insight. Thanks again
You could never bore me David!
No-one tells Deal like it was immediately Post-war with such love and accuracy as David Skardon. Those of us brought up in the North End at that time were lucky indeed and now with, Covid and Lock-down on us, the memories seem evermore sharper, sweeter and touching for a time and place and people gomne by. Thanks Dave!
Thank you for the lovely comment William, it gives me the insentive to carry on and keep the old history of Deal as it was, alive
Fabulous..........so many memories. Thank you David
Letty Charge (was McAlister) from Griffin Street
Thank you for your comment Letty,it was quite a suprise, when I saw your name it bought back many memories from the 1960's, good old days
I found it fascinating- great pictures and interesting stories. A very special personal history of the boatmen and boats of that era.
I loved learning about the herring lore and was amazed at how many boats were still on the beach in the 1960s.
Another great video from David.So many memories and faces from my earlier years.Thanks David.
thanks keith I hope its keeping Deal's history alive as it really happened
Nostalgia has drawn me back from my home in New Zealand but now I am content to rely on videos such as yours.All the hustle and bustle of the beach has now gone and looking at the Pier Cam it seems such a desolate and empty place.Its true character lives on in the photos you have posted.I especially appreciated the one of Georgie Baker, he was such a cheerful and happy chap.Always called me young Alfie and I used to help him stack his deck chairs in the summer evenings.
Thanks for your swift response. During this lockdown I've been busy forwarding various old photos to all my email friends & family. We've always been Kent folk & visited Deal when we were kids.My parents moved to Douglas Terrace, off Blenheim Road in the late Seventies,when they retired, so we know the area well. In January 2018 after over 20 years of living in Wye we relocated to the North Barracks in Walmer, & now live in the house previously occupied by Sir Vivian Dunn.We're both really interested in Social History , especially the Royal Marines & The Barracks.Anyway am rambling on here but we plan to watch your other memories over lunch.Keep up the excellent work & again much praise on the quality of your production. Thanks.
Very interesting. I left Deal in 1971. A great place to live and bring a family up. It was shame all the boats were removed from the beach. Fishing was always a living for many and a past time for many beach anglers. The big factory ships fished out the waters in the early days of the EU. It was also when the small boats started to disappear.
Fascinating insight into times past. Really appreciate the interesting facts & pace of the Production.Keep up the good work & be safe in these challenging times.
Thanks Paul I'm trying to keep Deal's history alive, I've had many emails saying the content and speed is getting better and this is the best production yet. Mi Dad used to sit and read the local Mercury and always complain, saying " This isnt how it happened, its not true Etc" I wont repeat his words but I always told him to write and put things as they should be, he wouldn't, he used to say "let them get on with it, I'm not telling them anything" so I am putting his memoirs and words into pictures now, this production is thanks to an old recording of my dads voice made many years ago by by Roger Divito who had the Deal Beach Parlours..keep well ole fella
Thank you for making these interesting videos, they reminded me of the summer of '79 when my then giirlfriend and I were frequent customers at your uncle's (?) fish and chip shop, where we would purchase a portion of chips each for 35p then sit in my old Austin 1100 in the parking area on the north side of the Royal hotel, looking out to sea whilst getting high on the aroma of salt and vinegar....llol happy days
I live in deal it’s actually well good
I have recently read a book by Ben Wilson about the rise and fall of the Royal Navy. Looking at the image from 1888 of the Downs it is easy to forget that the Downs were such a central part of the trade and defence of the English Channel, which used to be the busiest shopping route in Europe. Sandwich as well is interesting and has been vital to British defence and trade. Things change quickly.
The Naval yard in Deal was a major source in the very old days, many boatmen were involved in the supply work to ships and many shops in the town supplied the barracks and ships. Have a look at the video on shops and hotels of yore I made I think its Part 2 it will give you an insight. Thanks again
I have seen half a boat up the north end which looks like a shed with a door. I wonder if this is one of the old boats from the beach?
I am interested about history of deal