Clarence yard, in its heyday must have been a very interesting place. One of two victualling centres for the Royal Navy. The site contains a slaughter house (still called the Slaughterhouse) and the ovens for backing bread for all of the ships in dock.
I heard a story about how small boats would collect bread and take the loaves out to ships in the Solent, moving from ship to ship. When you are here, it’s easy to imagine. But, you could have no idea of what life must have been on board ship, especially for those who had been picked up by the press gangs. Horrible life.
I walked around the yard, taking pictures to do a series on the project 365 website. I think I get everything I need.
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