These old stone warehouses, dating from 1865 played an important role in The Port‘s early commercial life when sailing ships worked the coasts. The large loading doors and overhanging beams in Carlton Street are reminders of the horse-drawn era when block and tackle were the only way to lift heavy goods.

The smaller buiulding to the east is occupied by Customs and Shipping Agents Smith Channon. This old photo relates to this firm’s previous premises in Lipson Street.