RealWindmill Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Does anyone know anything of this model of the Mayflower that has been on the rail at Somerleyton Moorings for a few months now. ? As this is my patch of river I feel I ought to know more of its origins but know nothing, Its a pretty good wooden model and as we have been celebrating Mayflower connections with this coast recently I'm wondering if there is a local connection. Anyone know ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 I have no idea who is responsible for putting it there but I was amazed to find it still there earlier this month. I first saw it in early July and for it to still be there more than two months later is some achievement! I too would be interested in a bit more information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 There might be some clues here: https://www.norfolkmag.co.uk/out-about/places/norfolk-mayflower-400-anniversary-celebrations-2020-2021-1-6801482 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealWindmill Posted September 29, 2020 Author Share Posted September 29, 2020 Thanks JM, good info there. Still curious as to how one ended up at Somerleyton as well. No mention of a local connection in your piece. It really is a fine and detailed model, quite small , maybe oo scale or slightly larger, and like Vanessan am surprised it has survived in that position without wx damage or, heaven forbid , vandalism for at least 3 months now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 22 minutes ago, RealWindmill said: No mention of a local connection in your piece. There is mention of Harleston, Harleston being on the River Waveney, bit like Somerleyton is. The Waveney goes to sea. Clue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealWindmill Posted September 29, 2020 Author Share Posted September 29, 2020 Yes , good clue. Perhaps the bridge was stuck and they couldn't get any further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTBoater Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 There is one of these at Sutton Staithe too. Or there was for most of the Summer. It alternated between the information board/shed and the bar. Surprised it lasted as long as it did though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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