FLOODING IN NEWHAVEN

Inundation in the Chapel Street and harbourside areas

By Derek Longly

Amongst my photos I have a series depicting flooding in Newhaven in the area around South Road.  I can recall flooding occurring in that part of the town and think these photos may have been taken at a time when those floods were particularly severe but cannot recall when this took place.

Can anyone put a date to the photos please?  Judging by cars in view it looks as though it may have been about the late 1950's to early 1960's.

Definitely in the early 1960's as I can spot the tug Meeching in bottom picture.  John -- Editor

The Fire Engine is a D-Reg (1965/66). Laurie -- Editor