Emsworth in old pictures | Nostalgia

Today we’re looking at Emsworth, the picturesque old fishing village on the Hampshire/West Sussex border popular with sailors, artists and birdwatchers.
Emsworth in the 1950s. Picture: The News PP5696Emsworth in the 1950s. Picture: The News PP5696
Emsworth in the 1950s. Picture: The News PP5696

In the Middle Ages the village was a busy port, importing wine.

Later the community used tidal power to grind flour and became famous for its oyster beds, boatbuilding, rope-making and brewing.

A message from the editor, Mark Waldron.

High Street, Emsworth, with the Town Brewery and Crown Hotel, 1971. Picture: The News PP5694High Street, Emsworth, with the Town Brewery and Crown Hotel, 1971. Picture: The News PP5694
High Street, Emsworth, with the Town Brewery and Crown Hotel, 1971. Picture: The News PP5694
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