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 Hove Creek, with Coast Road behind. Oysterman on the right with a tendle on his arm and another on the ground, wearing the canvas smock much favoured by many of the waterfront men.

Now nearly silted up. Clarke Mussett standing, Jack Mole washing winkles [Owen Fletcher].

Before 1928 as there are no houses built by the side of Hove Hill. [RG] 
Cat1 Mersea-->Creeks, fleets, channels, saltings Cat2 Mersea-->Coast Road Cat3 People-->Fishermen and Seamen

Hove Creek, with Coast Road behind. Oysterman on the right with a tendle on his arm and another on the ground, wearing the canvas smock much favoured by many of the waterfront men.
Now nearly silted up. Clarke Mussett standing, Jack Mole washing winkles [Owen Fletcher].
Before 1928 as there are no houses built by the side of Hove Hill. [RG]
Date: Before 1928      


Image ID MMC_L198_027
Category 1 Mersea-->Creeks, fleets, channels, saltings
Category 2 Mersea-->Coast Road
Category 3 People


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This image is part of the Mersea Museum Collection.