Stories

The story of Bee’s Boats, Brundall (1950s-2018)

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

Broads heritage – working at Hunter’s Yard today (1981-2019)

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.

Broads heritage – Hunter’s Yard history. Early days (1940s-1980s)

Tom recounts his working life at Hunter’s Yard, and tells of how things changed over the years at the yard. I was born in Fleggburgh

Sailing holidays on the Norfolk Broads. Keeping tradition alive at Hunter’s Yard (1909-2018)

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

Teaching sailing in the 1960s. Hunter’s Yard. (1964 – 2019)

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

Sailing into Education. Hunter’s Yard. (1950s-2019)

Les worked in education for much of his life, and for some years was very involved in establishing the Norfolk Schools Sailing Association, and the

Life and times at Reedham Ferry (1950s-2018)

David’s family took over the Reedham Ferry Inn and Reedham Ferry in 1949. He talks us through life working on the ferry and the changes

Farming the Marshes (1938-2018)

Richard comes from a family of farmers. He tells us about his life working on his farm on the marshes at Langley. I was born

Best job ever out on the marshes (1980s-2018)

Paul recounts his life working on the marshes as a marshman. He says, ‘Marshmen don’t seem to retire, they just keep going.’ When I was

Keeping the waterways clear (1960s-2018)

Vic tells us about his working life on the water, and that his most satisfying and enjoyable times were spent on the dredger. He has

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