Memories of a river man (1977-2017)
After travelling the world with the Merchant Navy Tony started to work as a river inspector on the Norfolk Broads. He talks about his long
After travelling the world with the Merchant Navy Tony started to work as a river inspector on the Norfolk Broads. He talks about his long
Mark worked as a River Inspector for the Port and Haven Commissioners and the Broads Authority. He talks about the day-to-day life on the river.
Tim talks to us about being a sailor in World War Two, a farmer in Suffolk and becoming a river inspector on the Yare and
Gerry’s early working life in the Royal Navy and his second career as a river inspector were bridged by his post as master of Carrow
Paul has spent most of his working life working on the Broads, building and fitting out boats, including working on world speed record holding boats.
David was born and brought up on the Broads and worked for the yacht and hire fleets. His passion for windpumps led him to team up
Chris became river manager in the 1970s. He talks about working on the waterways and how things have changed over the years. When I was
Born in Reedham at Ship Cottages next to the river and the swing bridge, Roy left school wanting to work on boats. At age 16