I remeber Glasson Dock 75 years ago before all the sheds were built and when there was still a dry dock (the entrance to which can still be discerned). It was very informal in those days and one could walk almost everywhere to watch small coasters docking on the tide. There were 3 pubs; the Victoria, the Caribou and the Dalton Arms; near the latter was a fish and chip shop with a coal fired chip range. I did also once see a train by the former station. Happy days.
Thanks for your comment on my video of Glasson Dock. Most interesting and I hope that my flight brought back many happy memories for you from long ago. Cheers, Tony
I started visiting as a ten year old in the early 50s , railway wagons where the car park is, a couple of ships moored in the top basin one looked like a steam yacht, trawlers being repaired in the dry dock. Later one of the IOM boats open for visitors Happy days.
Thanks for your remarks to my video, and your memories of this very interesting place. I'm glad that I helped bring back something of the past for you. Cheers, Tony
I have a memory of a floating cafe/restaurant in eth dock. I think it would have been in the 60s as I was quiet young then. Anyone else know of that, or I am imagining things? :-) Tim
Love Glasson Dock, iv'e been visiting for over forty years several times a year with my wife by motorcycle. Park up have a bite to eat a walk down the canal sooths the soul.
That outer harbour seems to be almost completely silted up. Is there another way for all the yachts to get out to sea? Dredging it out would be ruinously expensive I imagine.
The same thing crossed my mind. Perhaps they allow more water into the basin at certain states of the tide? There must be a way for the yachts to escape!
I have seen fairly recent posts of yachts going in and out. But only for an hour at high tide! They look to be finishing repairs to the sea gate so it is still in use. A post at low tide showed a narrow channel to the lock. The ships berth on the outer quays and rest on the bottom when the tide goes out as it can take a while to load/unload. I have been following what goes on at Glasson as that is where I plan to berth my smaller yacht when I win the lottery!
I remeber Glasson Dock 75 years ago before all the sheds were built and when there was still a dry dock (the entrance to which can still be discerned). It was very informal in those days and one could walk almost everywhere to watch small coasters docking on the tide. There were 3 pubs; the Victoria, the Caribou and the Dalton Arms; near the latter was a fish and chip shop with a coal fired chip range. I did also once see a train by the former station.
Happy days.
Thanks for your comment on my video of Glasson Dock. Most interesting and I hope that my flight brought back many happy memories for you from long ago. Cheers, Tony
I started visiting as a ten year old in the early 50s , railway wagons where the car park is, a couple of ships moored in the top basin one looked like a steam yacht, trawlers being repaired in the dry dock. Later one of the IOM boats open for visitors Happy days.
Thanks for your remarks to my video, and your memories of this very interesting place. I'm glad that I helped bring back something of the past for you. Cheers, Tony
That it my memory of it also. I was there just a few weeks ago and it is a sad remnant of those days now.
I have a memory of a floating cafe/restaurant in eth dock. I think it would have been in the 60s as I was quiet young then. Anyone else know of that, or I am imagining things? :-) Tim
Love Glasson Dock, iv'e been visiting for over forty years several times a year with my wife by motorcycle. Park up have a bite to eat a walk down the canal sooths the soul.
Thanks for the comment, and I'm pleased to hear that I've added another dimension to your enjoyment of Glasson Dock. Cheers, Tony
There used to be a barge in the dock that was a cafe,you couldn't sit inside for your meals😊
Good Pubs in 70s, River Lune a dificult departure follow the dredger🤣
Thanks.
That outer harbour seems to be almost completely silted up. Is there another way for all the yachts to get out to sea? Dredging it out would be ruinously expensive I imagine.
The same thing crossed my mind. Perhaps they allow more water into the basin at certain states of the tide? There must be a way for the yachts to escape!
I have seen fairly recent posts of yachts going in and out. But only for an hour at high tide! They look to be finishing repairs to the sea gate so it is still in use. A post at low tide showed a narrow channel to the lock. The ships berth on the outer quays and rest on the bottom when the tide goes out as it can take a while to load/unload. I have been following what goes on at Glasson as that is where I plan to berth my smaller yacht when I win the lottery!
Best of luck with the lottery 🙏
"Brexit Free Port" in the making...?
I hope! And then let the idea spread to the rest of the UK!