A full view of the Abbey Slip and Inner Basin in 2005 as well as the Abbey Warehouse, last used for storing antique and second-hand furniture, and an interesting skyline behind.
Can you just imagine the sound of the old steam saw mills, where Holman s is now, as well as the activity of Matthews shipbuilder, let alone the constant comings and goings of ships of all sizes to the wharves; there was a shingle shore here, before the roadway and quay road. This near slip was used to launch the old lifeboats.
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