As a proud member of the Newlyn Association, a Councillor for Newlyn, Mousehole, and Paul, and a Newlyn native born and raised in the heart of the fishing community, I hold deep connections to our harbour and its traditions. Growing up, the Old Harbour was a vibrant hub of activity, where fishermen worked tirelessly on the harbour, the market, and beyond—many of whom still do today.
For me, the Old Harbour is filled with cherished memories of childhood—fishing, swimming, and witnessing its life as a bustling working harbour. That’s why I’m deeply passionate about seeing it revitalized to reflect the thriving, hardworking spirit that once defined it.
Before the excavation it was hoped that years of weed growth was hiding the original granite stonework. But, as can be seen here the granite has long since been removed – probably around the time the oroginal old harbour parapet wall was removed in the 1940s and ’50s!
