Embark on a cinematic journey through the rich maritime history of Lyme Bay as ‘The Last Custodians’ unveils the untold stories of inshore fishing and the resilient fishermen who navigate the waters across the four ports of Beer, Axmouth, Lyme Regis and West Bay in East Devon and West Dorset.
Filmed amidst the captivating backdrop of the four bustling ports it casts a poignant spotlight on the challenges and triumphs of those who depend on the sea, weaving a narrative of tradition, sustainability, and the indomitable spirit of coastal communities.
There's a good connection with the Lyme Bay and Newlyn as one of the boats featured was a well-known sight back in the days of the Dreckly boys - Kevin Penny's Bess seen here heading for the gaps in 2015...