Vaughan, thank you so much for taking the time to share such interesting knowledge, I'm truly honoured and privileged - I have watched the amazing Broadland Memories videos with your captivating narration so many times, it's such an honour to be in touch with you.
I purchased the land in 2018 having absolutely no idea of it's history. The 'history' of the main boatyards under their current owner became very apparent (and hard to avoid with some people!) I've often said that I got my plot at a time when very few people wanted to touch Thorpe Island with a barge pole! You may remember the scandalous two storey 'houseboat' nicknamed 'the ark' by local press, that the last owner had built here!!
Pictured is my land these days, I hope people feel I've improved it, I've just finished replacing the awful scaffolding 'quay heading' with a new one entirely from Ironwood,which will easily see me out!!
Next job is to repair and insulate the boatshed - it's virtually impossible to achieve a decent fibreglass layup and paint finish in it's current condition.
Please see the red propeller in the picture, the last owner claimed that it used to be from Morning Flight- what's your thoughts Vaughan?