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National Trust Helps Fishermen To Thrive At Historic Norfolk Quay
By 24 Hour Museum Staff
06/08/2008
Image: a photo of a crowded fishing quay
The new quay at Brancaster Staithes, redeveloped with the unlikely help of the National Trust.
A new fishing quay that promises to boost the economic prospects of the local fishing industry has been unveiled at Brancaster Staithe in North Norfolk with the unlikely help of the National Trust.
In an innovative collaboration managed by The National Trust for the Brancaster Fishermen’s Society, the quarter of a million pound project has resulted in the construction of an entirely new quay where local fishermen can now land their catch directly from their boats.
Brancaster Staithe's historic quay was originally built in the 1700s and was used by both fishing boats and larger cargo shops. Although trade began to decline in the late 1800s, the quay continued to be used by local fishermen.
However, the condition of the quay deteriorated until it was just a grassy bank with some brickwork from the original quay still visible at low tide.
Now the remaining historic quay has been stabilised and preserved behind new piling, while the sluice system has been replaced ensuring the silt in the channel is cleared and access maintained for the boats. A coastal footpath has also been improved and new interpretation panels are in place explaining the significance of the site.
“The project has been a long time in the planning, so I am delighted that the fishermen are now benefiting from the new quay,” said Simon Garnier, The National Trust’s Area Manager for Norfolk. “This may be outside the usual perceptions of what The National Trust does, but this is a perfect example of our role in the local community, helping businesses flourish.”
An extensive, stable and safe landing area for the fishermen to work from is now in place, meaning they can meet the increasing demand from local restaurants for sustainably sourced seafood. Previously they struggled to maintain supplies.
Fully supported by the local community, since it improves the prospects for the local economy, the project was also funded by generous grants from the European Union (grant managed by the Marine Fisheries Agency), East of England Development Agency and King’s Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council.
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