Water

A long career in boatbuilding (1960s-2019)

Peter has had an interest in boats from a young age. He has worked in the boat building and restoration business for many years working

The Wherry Yacht Charter Story (1950s-2019)

Peter grew up on the Norfolk Broads before starting his career on the railways at Wroxham Station. He later went on to teach at Cromer

Wherry good times in Norfolk (1970s-2018)

Brenda recounts the evolution of pleasure wherries on the Norfolk Broads and shares her knowledge of the training required for traditional wherry sailing. I don’t

Innovation in boat building (1960s-2019)

Alan, proprietor of Goodchild Marine, had early ambitions to run his own business. He speaks with WISEArchive about the work and thinking behind the business,

Nature in the raw (1950s-2018)

A love of water and a fascination with rivers joining communities inspired Geoff to set up the River Waveney Trust in 2012. I was born

The story of Bee’s Boats, Brundall (1950s-2018)

When Trevor was young he wanted to be a boat builder but living in the middle of Norwich there was no opportunity to get to

Broads heritage – working at Hunter’s Yard today (1981-2019)

Ian has spent most of his working life at Hunter’s Yard building, maintaining and repairing wooden sailing boats, for hire, using traditional skills and craftsmanship.

Broads heritage – Hunter’s Yard history. Early days (1940s-1980s)

Tom recounts his working life at Hunter’s Yard, and tells of how things changed over the years at the yard. I was born in Fleggburgh

Sailing holidays on the Norfolk Broads. Keeping tradition alive at Hunter’s Yard (1909-2018)

Philip’s family has a long connection to Norfolk. Philip tells of his involvement with Friends of The Hunter Fleet and volunteering at Hunter’s Yard. I