This is 1884 the year of the earthquake. On the corner of the Quay you will note that William Madders sail loft later to become the Royal British Legion is not yet built, Madders closed just after W.W.1 when the Legion probably took it over. A map of 1793 shows the area in front as the Town Hard and graving bridge, which i think means a ferry or ford, don't blame me if it is wrong, i am just telling you what is on the map which i looked at in the records office.Note the lovely little steam launch on the waters edge and the Anchor pub which was still open
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