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“Laurie with Skippers” A great photograph of the two attendants sailing Bertha.
“Long of it” One of the group poses for Donald’s camera.
“Long & Short of it” Another take on the same theme.
“C Havers on Lookout” Quite what the chap at the bottom of the picture is doing, I’m not sure!
“At Church” I believe that this is the entrance to St. Helen’s Church at Ranworth.
“Skippers with Jalney” One of the group enjoying a beer with the crew beside what almost look like fish baskets? I wonder whether the two attendants were related as they do seem to share some similar facial features. I have been unable to pinpoint the location so far.
“Wherry sail up” The group onboard the wherry Bertha at Potter Heigham. “Dutch Tutch” can be seen in the background. This had originally been part of the helter skelter which stood at the entrance to Britannia Pier in Great Yarmouth. When the pier caught fire in 1909, the helter skelter also sustained damage. Part of it was moved to Potter Heigham in 1910 where the base became a holiday cottage whilst the top was placed in the garden to be used as an outside toilet.
“Skippers & Friend” Another lovely photograph of the crew. Presumably they gave
a friend a lift on this day -
“Allen on his boat” Donalds great-
“Group with Skippers” The friends pose with the skippers.
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“Bathing” A wonderful shot of the chaps on the fore peak after their morning bathe. Swimming costumes were rarely worn and gentlemen were advised to bathe before 8.00am to spare the blushes of any ladies who may be present or nearby. Ladies were not supposed to emerge from their cabins before this time.
More of Donald Shields photographs c1910
All in a row, Horning” It appears that the party made their way back to Horning where they met up with their wives for a regatta. This photograph was taken on the lawn of the Swan Hotel at Horning.