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The motor cruiser “Kaori” and crew, believed to be pictured at Potter Heigham

Potter Heigham c1930 with George Applegates yard on the left and the Bridge Hotel on the right with what appears to be the cruiser “Enchantress” moored in front. “Enchantress” of Oulton Broad was some 60 feet in length and was luxuriously fitted out. In 1930 she could be hired complete with two crew members for between £19 and £30 for a week.

A busier view of Potter Heigham with the motor cruiser “Heather” in the foreground c1930.

The old railway bridge at Potter Heigham. This line was part of the Midland and Great Northern railway company and brought thousands of holiday makers to the Norfolk Broads each year. The line was closed in 1959 and the bridge demolished in the mid 1960s to make way for the new road bridge.

One of the crew on board “Kaori” at an unknown location.

The crew bring “Kaori” in to moor at an unknown location.

One of the crew enjoys a spot of fishing as a sailing cruiser passes by.

Another picture taken at the same unknown location c1930.

A busy river scene at an unknown location although there appears to be a bridge like structure in the background.

“Kaori” and crew moored at an unknown location c1930.

Another picture of “Kaori” and crew.

A tranquil spot where one of the crew takes a swim..

We begin the 1900-1950 photo gallery by going back to the early 1930s when The Norfolk Broads was experiencing it’s first holiday boom as more affordable options, and better transport links, brought eager holidaymakers flocking to the region.. Sailing holidays were to reach their peak in the mid 1930s but motor cruisers were now being developed and built in increasing numbers. The pictures over the next few pages were all taken by a Mr Ronald Winton c1930 over the course of two Broadland holiday taken with friends aboard the cruiser “Kaori” from Wroxham and another unknown motor cruiser. Details of some locations have come from notes written on the back of the photographs which also mention travelling on the river Waveney to Bungay. Navigation to Bungay from Geldeston was closed in 1934.

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