Emsworth's Oysters
Dublin Core
Identifier
EMHT1760
Title
Emsworth's Oysters
Description
The story of oyster fishing in Emsworth starting with two local businessmen: Jack Kennett and James Duncan Foster
In 1901 the Dean of Winchester became ill at a mayoral banquet. Emsworth supplied oysters were found to have typhoid and be the cause. The harbour was closed until 1916 when Thornham sewage plant was commissioned. Local personalities and fishermen give their testimony on the oyster fishing in more recent times.
In 1901 the Dean of Winchester became ill at a mayoral banquet. Emsworth supplied oysters were found to have typhoid and be the cause. The harbour was closed until 1916 when Thornham sewage plant was commissioned. Local personalities and fishermen give their testimony on the oyster fishing in more recent times.
Coverage
20th Century
Spatial Coverage
Emsworth Harbour
Relation
Type
Moving Image
Moving Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
DVD
Duration
27:58
Producer
Millstream Productions
Director
Daniel Musty
Citation
“Emsworth's Oysters,” Emsworth Museum, accessed November 1, 2025, https://emsworthmuseum.org.uk/emcms/items/show/10010.