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1950s Photo Gallery

More of Adrian Bell’s photographs from the 1950s

The sailing cruiser “Freedom” from Applegates yard at Potter Heigham moored in Hunter’s dyke at Womack in 1953.

“Nimbus” from Johnson's of St. Olaves pictured in front of Brooms yard at Brundall in 1954.

Another picture of “Nimbus” from 1954, moored at St. Olaves..

A large coaster pictured approaching Reedham in 1954.

The coaster passing through the swing bridge at Reedham in 1954.

Acle road bridge pictured in 1955.

The sugar beet factory at Cantley pictured in 1955.

The sailing cruiser “Freedom” from Applegate’s yard at Potter Heigham in 1955.

The crew of “Freedom” pictured in 1955.

Preparing lunch onboard “Freedom” in 1955.

“Freedom” out on the river in 1955.

This picture was taken from Ludham Bridge in 1955 as one of Powles “Light” class of motor cruisers is about to pass underneath.

The first of a series of pictures taken at Oulton Broad in 1955. The large, white boat which can be seen in the background was called “Bounty” and was one of the Dunkirk little ships.

Coming in to moor at Oulton Broad.

More of Oulton Broad in 1955.

Racing at Oulton Broad in 1955.

Looking towards the Wherry Hotel at Oulton Broads in 1955.

A row of sailing cruisers waiting for the tide at Reedham in 1955.

Two sailing cruisers circle round whilst waiting for the swing bridge to open at Reedham in 1955.

Enjoying some liquid refreshment at the Lord Nelson pub in Reedham with landlord Sydney Mutton in 1955. Ian Hunt wrote to tell me: “I lived next door but one to the Nelson and was often sent there to get my Dad, Jack Hunt, the River Inspector, for his meal! I can't remember when Sid (as he was known by all) retired but the pub was taken over by John and Joan Findlay who converted the garage where Sid kept his beer and his station wagon to another bar.”

Margaret bell and “friend” pictured at the Berney Arms in 1956.

“Freedom” from Applegates moored at Thurne Dyke in 1956.