My first ever holiday was in Littlehampton in 1958 when my Dad pushed me in my pram to Brookside Caravan Park in Lyminster. Many happy holidays followed that (in Littlehampton) it was 'our main place to go' in my early years. We used to visit Climping beach, Arundel, Amberley, Worthing and our family members in Storrington and Rackham to.
Love your enthusiasm Richard, spent many a lovely weekend at littlehampton in the early 70’s, with the family, must get back there again sometime soon for a trip down memory lane
My father as a little boy living in Wandsworth in the war times, use to travel to Litylehampton for the day or weekend, that round lake with the boats to hire on it was there even then , I enjoyed days out there too as a child in the late 60s 70s.
Lovely Littlehampton ! Could have ridden back to the car on the Miniature Railway that runs along the seafront for a while ... now THERE is an idea for a future Explore ....
I know Actor/Comedian Ronnie Barker lived in Littlehampton for some years after enjoying his family holidays there. I don't know if it's fact but apparently he may have got the idea for the series 'Open All Hours' at Littlehampton. Shop assistant 'Granville' was said to be named after Granville (Road?) which runs parallel with the coastline between the beach and the town. I like to believe this is true but I'm not certain that it is...
@Seth Newman Thank you Seth - I shall look for that plaque when I am next in Littlehampton - I like that kind of history. I have a large collection of postcards of Littlehampton from around 1900 onwards. Buster Merryfield - was he the the one with the big white beard in OFAH and took the role after the sad passing of the original Grandad? If it is him - he used to be Bank Manager of Nat West Bank in Thames Ditton before he went into acting later in life. I know this because my ex wife was PA to the Bank Manager of Nat West at the nearby New Malden in Surrey. Interesting to hear that he lived in East Preston - very posh that area isn't it. Thanks again for the information - very interesting...
@Seth Newman P.S. Apparently Ronnie Barker used to stay at a B&B on the South Terrace at Littlehampton. He would watch his family from the window crossing the green to the beach for fear of being recognised and drawing unwanted attention to them....
Thanks Richard, another super video. I don’t think the tide goes out quite so far at Goring, or at least it didn’t used to back in the sixties and early seventies, when I lived there. I recall hunting for crabs in rock pools and loads of seaweed, which used to pong a bit. Would be fantastic if you could take a walk around Goring some time, perhaps taking in Ilex Way, Goring Hall, the Court House and Goring Church. Worth checking out the Catholic church too, just past the library, with the Michael Angelo ceiling. And perhaps the beach at Goring Gap! Oh, the memories!
Lovely. I spent many happy holidays in Littlehampton with my parents in the 60s. Later on we all moved to Broadstairs in Kent (living in Somerset at the moment but hope to live back in kent soon). Broadstairs is a jewel with seven beautiful bays. Don't know if you have featured it yet? Have only just discovered your videos and love them.
@@RichardVobes please have a look at southport on google maps and zoom out. You can clearly see the extent of sands as it appears to be low tide. A gentle stroll!
"Worth exploring , do come to England" That phrase sounds very nice. I believe it highlights the importance of the place you visited and makes your video sound like it's promoting tourism which could persuade more people to share it .
Yes i know the sand dunes well ,,,if you find a pink polkadot bikini in the dunes it belongs to Jennifer in Worthing...she called me Tug ..i don't know why....still love you Jenny x ...my beach here in oz is 5 mins drive and is all white sand dunes , the tide only drops about half a metre ...it is of course the Indian Ocean...Tony
CHANGING PLACES (verse3 of 3) Long after we have upped and gone Our new world challenges unlearned Sea level rise may signal then The final point of no return When fast destructive tides run deep In some brave future century What we have sown they will reap At plucky Pulborough-on-Sea. JB15
My first ever holiday was in Littlehampton in 1958 when my Dad pushed me in my pram to Brookside Caravan Park in Lyminster.
Many happy holidays followed that (in Littlehampton) it was 'our main place to go' in my early years.
We used to visit Climping beach, Arundel, Amberley, Worthing and our family members in Storrington and Rackham to.
P.S. My Dad pushed my pram from Littlehampton Railway Station to Lyminster - not from Merstham in Surrey - where we lived at that time - LOL!...
Sometimes with extensive beaches, the tide comes in faster than walking pace and people DROWN,. I take it, you survived.
Love your enthusiasm Richard, spent many a lovely weekend at littlehampton in the early 70’s, with the family, must get back there again sometime soon for a trip down memory lane
My father as a little boy living in Wandsworth in the war times, use to travel to Litylehampton for the day or weekend, that round lake with the boats to hire on it was there even then , I enjoyed days out there too as a child in the late 60s 70s.
Lovely Littlehampton ! Could have ridden back to the car on the Miniature Railway that runs along the seafront for a while ... now THERE is an idea for a future Explore ....
Excellent video, I want to go to Littlehampton at low tide now!
Great video! Its been a while since I last visited Littlehampton. I must visit again to ride the miniature railway there!
You should!
Thanks for a lovely video. What a nice part of the country!
Thanks so much for watching.
Brilliant!
I know Actor/Comedian Ronnie Barker lived in Littlehampton for some years after enjoying his family holidays there.
I don't know if it's fact but apparently he may have got the idea for the series 'Open All Hours' at Littlehampton.
Shop assistant 'Granville' was said to be named after Granville (Road?) which runs parallel with the coastline between the beach and the town.
I like to believe this is true but I'm not certain that it is...
@Seth Newman
Thank you Seth - I shall look for that plaque when I am next in Littlehampton - I like that kind of history.
I have a large collection of postcards of Littlehampton from around 1900 onwards.
Buster Merryfield - was he the the one with the big white beard in OFAH and took the role after the sad passing of the original Grandad?
If it is him - he used to be Bank Manager of Nat West Bank in Thames Ditton before he went into acting later in life.
I know this because my ex wife was PA to the Bank Manager of Nat West at the nearby New Malden in Surrey.
Interesting to hear that he lived in East Preston - very posh that area isn't it.
Thanks again for the information - very interesting...
@Seth Newman
P.S.
Apparently Ronnie Barker used to stay at a B&B on the South Terrace at Littlehampton.
He would watch his family from the window crossing the green to the beach for fear of being recognised and drawing unwanted attention to them....
Thanks Richard, another super video.
I don’t think the tide goes out quite so far at Goring, or at least
it didn’t used to back in the sixties and early seventies, when I lived there.
I recall hunting for crabs in rock pools and loads of seaweed, which used to pong a bit.
Would be fantastic if you could take a walk around Goring some time,
perhaps taking in Ilex Way, Goring Hall, the Court House and Goring Church.
Worth checking out the Catholic church too, just past the library, with the Michael Angelo
ceiling. And perhaps the beach at Goring Gap! Oh, the memories!
marcintime I know the area very well. My used to live there. I will add it to the list! Thanks so much for watching and commenting.
Great! can't wait to see that one
Check out tomorrow's video - a little surprise for you!
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Whoa! :-)
When the tide comes in the water must get warm as it passes over the large expanse of beach sand. Must be delightful for a dip.
I believe you are right. :)
Its not trust. Lived there all my life and is cold as anything even in summer😊
Lovely. I spent many happy holidays in Littlehampton with my parents in the 60s. Later on we all moved to Broadstairs in Kent (living in Somerset at the moment but hope to live back in kent soon). Broadstairs is a jewel with seven beautiful bays. Don't know if you have featured it yet? Have only just discovered your videos and love them.
Hi Julie - I must go to Broadstairs. I do know it is lovely. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.
same as Southport. Some tides you can walk across to Blackpool
Oh really - how interesting. I love seeing the tide go out a long way.
@@RichardVobes please have a look at southport on google maps and zoom out. You can clearly see the extent of sands as it appears to be low tide. A gentle stroll!
Always enjoy bonfire night in late October.
Sounds like a good plan.
The Vobes running along the beach, it's just like a scene from Baywatch.
At least I wasn't wearing my trunks! :)
"Worth exploring , do come to England" That phrase sounds very nice. I believe it highlights the importance of the place you visited and makes your video sound like it's promoting tourism which could persuade more people to share it .
Julio Tijuana I must incoporate it into my videos.
In 2023, the LAST thing we need is people arriving in rubber boats, thank you.
I'm from there, and love the beach! :D
It certainly is a lovely beach.
Ye me too but ok??
What time of day is this please and when is the tide normally far out like this?
looks good for bait digging there ,,
I bet it is.
I wonder where the tide goes out the furthest in the UK.
That is a good question. I do not have the answer. I assume it must vary from season to season.
I live in littlehampton
How delightful! Another video from Littlehampton coming soon.
The Littlehampton Dunes?
The dunes are to the west of the estuary.
@@RichardVobes Yes, video there Richard?
Yes i know the sand dunes well ,,,if you find a pink polkadot bikini in the dunes it belongs to Jennifer in Worthing...she called me Tug ..i don't know why....still love you Jenny x ...my beach here in oz is 5 mins drive and is all white sand dunes , the tide only drops about half a metre ...it is of course the Indian Ocean...Tony
If I find Jenny, I will pass on your message. :)
Most of the comments live where I live i guess
carefull,, you will be come the wading explorer soon
You never know!
Ladies wore bathing dresses and they approached the sea via bathing machines.....🙂
They sure did. Thanks for watching my videos and commenting - so kind.
Patti Smith pp
Haha! Spent the whole 8 minutes worrying about your shoes!
Hope my shoes are ok.
2.02 SEAWEED APPROACHING YOU SOUNDS LIKE A HAMMER FILM
INVASION OF THE 10 FOOT SEAWOOD WOMAN!
CHANGING PLACES (verse3 of 3)
Long after we have upped and gone
Our new world challenges unlearned
Sea level rise may signal then
The final point of no return
When fast destructive tides run deep
In some brave future century
What we have sown they will reap
At plucky Pulborough-on-Sea. JB15