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The wherry “Harriet” pictured at the old Ludham staithe in 1898

The River Wensum at Norwich looking towards Foundry Bridge c1890s. The building on the left, closest to the bridge is The Great Eastern Hotel which was built c1850 and survived until its demolition in 1963. Moored on the right is the passenger steamer “The Jenny Lind” which was built in 1879 and ran regular trips between Norwich and Bramerton Woods, Reedham, Oulton Broad and Great Yarmouth..

A sailing shot which is thought to have been taken around the Horsey area c1890s - at this time, sailing for pleasure was very much a pastime for professional and well to do gentlemen only.

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