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Explore England's Past

Ports and Harbours

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The changing face of the Sunderland quayside

By 1700 it was only too clear that a new approach towards the river and harbour was essential.

  Disposing of sand ballast was a problem which grew with trade.

The foreshore at Hendon where, acording to 14th century records, ships were moored.

Henley-on-Thames: Town, Trade and River

Henley grew up on the back of the Thames river trade with London, and from the Middle Ages the waterfront has been a vital part of the town.

Coastal shipping was the mainstay of the port of Minehead and many ships were owned by Minehead merchants, mariners and others.

Minehead harbour is a well known feature of the seaside resort offering shelter for pleasure boats, fishing trips and the occasional excitement of

Minehead harbour belonged to the Luttrells and was run by harbourmas

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