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Dutch barges on the Medway, near Allington

  A photogallery stroll on the River Medway at Allington in Kent, including Dutch barges, a Thames barge yacht, various other craft and an Archimedes screw – I must visit with a larger camera some day, as it’s an impressive … Continue reading

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Sea songs at Frittenden in Kent 2pm, this Saturday

We’re looking forward to a session of sea songs at the Bell & Jorrocks pub at Frittenden, Kent from 2pm on Saturday afternoon. The YouTube clip of me singing Maggie May above should give you a taste, but I’ll be only one … Continue reading

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Gadfly II restoration makes progress

[ad#intheboatshed-post] Simon Papendick and family make progress on their project to restore Gadfly II I’m grateful to Simon Papendick for getting in contact to report on his progress in bringing Gadfly II back to life. Gadfly II looks very much … Continue reading

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