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More of Donald Shield’s photographs from 1903

Two gentlemen rowing at an unknown location in 1903, their female companion is facing forward and steering the boat using rudder ropes.

A thatched, waterside summerhouse at an unknown location.

Moored at an unknown location in 1903, the crew appear to be shelling peas for their meal.

Fishing at another unknown location in 1903. Note the old phonograph propped up on the cabin roof and the pile of wax cylinders to run on it sitting beside the boat. As there was no volume control on the early phonographs and gramophones, it was not surprising that notes were being made in guide books by the 1920s to remind visitors that loud music should be kept down at night. It just goes to show that the problems of mooring next to a noisy boating party is not necessarily a modern phenomenon!

The River Thurne, looking downstream from Potter Heigham Bridge in 1903. Several wherry masts can be seen along the riverbanks.

Swimming at an unknown location in 1903.

This strange little houseboat features in quite a few of Donald’s photographs and was equipped with a small sail on top and a large set of oars!

Another of the crew poses for Donald’s camera in 1903. The houseboat looks very much like those used by eel catchers.

Time for some liquid refreshment! Archie Shields can be seen pouring from the large, stone bottle.

I believe that this is South Walsham, taken from the bank on the inner broad, looking back towards the outer broad. The circular island you can see is still there today, although smaller in size. A steam boat can be seen on the right, probably taking passengers out for a day trip.

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