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More photographs from 1934

The pleasure wherry Hathor, possibly with members of the Colman or Boardman family onboard. Hathor was built by Daniel Hall of Reedham for Ethel and Helen Colman and was launched in July 1905 - she remained in the family until 1953.

The Pleasure Boat Inn at Hickling. Frederick Hardwicke became the licensee in 1934 and, in the foreground, you can see some of the rowing boats which he offered for hire.

Two of the crew sunbathe as the family cruises along.

The three younger family members pose for the camera.

Preparing afternoon tea onboard Maid Of The Foam. The location is unknown, but the sign in the background appears to read “The Ferry Power .....?” which must limit the options.

Approaching the Ferry Inn at Stokesby on the River Bure.

Leaving Great Yarmouth behind them, the family head out on to Breydon Water.

The Breydon Rail Bridge which crossed at roughly the same point as the modern road bridge. The rail viaduct was built by the Midland and Great Northern Railway Company, opening in 1903, and connected Great Yarmouth’s Beach Station with the Great Eastern Line’s South Town Station at Gorleston. The bridge was closed in 1953 and demolished in the early 1960s. You can read more about the history of the Breydon Viaduct in the “Bridges Of The River Yare” article which can be found in the Further Historical Reading section of the archive.

Another photograph taken whilst crossing Breydon in 1934. This is the coaster “Apricity” which was owned by F.T. Everard’s shipping company who were based in Greenhithe in Kent.

Maid Of The Foam moored at St. Olaves - the photograph was taken from the road bridge.

The crew enjoy a beer outside the Eagle Tavern in Neatishead. The licensee board above the door tells us that George Slaughter was the landlord at this time.

Cruising on the River Ant in 1934 - How Hill, the home of the Boardman family, can be seen in the background.

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