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Boat builder, Wroxham, Norfolk a99_00303

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Boat builder, Wroxham, Norfolk a99_00303

Wroxham, Norfolk. The boatbuilder at work inside a boatbuilders shed close to Wroxham Bridge on the River Bure. Watercraft of different types have for centuries been an essential means of transport on the inland waterways of Norfolk, the rivers and Broads. Photographed by Hallam Ashley in 1947

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> Europe > United Kingdom > England > Norfolk > Wroxham

> Europe > United Kingdom > England > Rivers

> Historic England > Historic Images > Famed Photographers > Hallam Ashley Collection (1931-1980)

> Historic England > Historic Images > Historic Images 1900s - 1910s

> Historic England > Transport > Ships and boats

> Historic England > The way we were > Work

> Transportation > Ships and Boats


EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the year 1947, capturing a moment in time at Wroxham Bridge on the River Bure in Norfolk. The image showcases the skilled craftsmanship of a boat builder hard at work inside his shed. With intense focus etched across his face, he meticulously carves and shapes wood, creating vessels that will navigate the intricate waterways of Norfolk. For centuries, boats have been an integral part of life in this region, serving as vital means of transportation along its rivers and Broads. This photograph by Hallam Ashley beautifully encapsulates this rich maritime heritage. The composition is strikingly intimate; it allows us to witness firsthand the dedication and precision required for such meticulous work. Surrounding the boat builder are various tools scattered about - each one telling a story of its own contribution to these timeless creations. Hallam Ashley's keen eye for detail transports us back in time, inviting us to appreciate not only the final product but also the laborious process behind it. As we gaze upon this remarkable image, we can almost hear echoes of hammering and smell fresh sawdust filling the air. This print serves as a poignant reminder of our connection with history and how traditional skills continue to shape our world today. It is truly a testament to both human ingenuity and reverence for nature's elements that have shaped Norfolk's waterways throughout generations.

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