Category Archives: Rowing boat

A great IBTC student boat builder’s weblog

I very much like IBTC student Philip Lane’s weblog – it shows a real pride in what he’s learning to do and what the college does, and boy does he adore the boats he works on. And so he should. … Continue reading

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Ships and the Essex Coast – photos my father took in 1955-7

I love the atmospheric shots of Leigh Creek and Maldon. And talking of atmospheric, look at those ships at Tilbury – they were coal fired in those days and don’t you know it! The young female figure is my Mum, … Continue reading

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Historic photos of The Broads on Flickr

  I’d like to introduce you to AdnamsGirl’s Flickr photo stream of historic photos of The Broads, if you don’t already know it. AdnamsGirl also has a smashing Twitter account to follow at twitter.com/norfolkmemories - it makes me smile most mornings, and … Continue reading

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