A long career in boatbuilding (1960s-2019)
Peter has had an interest in boats from a young age. He has worked in the boat building and restoration business for many years working
Peter has had an interest in boats from a young age. He has worked in the boat building and restoration business for many years working
Peter grew up on the Norfolk Broads before starting his career on the railways at Wroxham Station. He later went on to teach at Cromer
Brenda recounts the evolution of pleasure wherries on the Norfolk Broads and shares her knowledge of the training required for traditional wherry sailing. I don’t
Alan, proprietor of Goodchild Marine, had early ambitions to run his own business. He speaks with WISEArchive about the work and thinking behind the business,
A love of water and a fascination with rivers joining communities inspired Geoff to set up the River Waveney Trust in 2012. I was born
When Trevor was young he wanted to be a boat builder but living in the middle of Norwich there was no opportunity to get to
Ian has spent most of his working life at Hunter’s Yard building, maintaining and repairing wooden sailing boats, for hire, using traditional skills and craftsmanship.
The water was very clean at one point because there were very few motor cruisers. At one time you could see all the water lilies growing and you could see the bottom in places. But once the motor cruiser started going up and down the river they churned the water up and then that got so right cloudy that you just couldn’t see.
Philip’s family has a long connection to Norfolk. Philip tells of his involvement with Friends of The Hunter Fleet and volunteering at Hunter’s Yard. I
Jean combined her skills as a school teacher and sailing instructor, at Filby and Hunter’s Yard, for some years in the 1960’s I learnt to