St Olaves 1911

[JennyMorgan]

 

I have long thought this to be a charming photo of St Olaves. Imagine sailing in a small cruiser like the one in the foreground with a lady crew dressed in the fashion of the day, hat & long dress! Mind you, a tad more modesty in this day and age wouldn't go amiss, would it?

[diesel falcon]

Ok until rains try getting that lot dry!!

[loribear]

i don't think i'd like to go sailing in a long dress like that, i'd always be worried about getting my dress tangled up in the ropes, & there's getting on & off the boat it would be a nightmare trying to see where you're stepping , lori  

[JennyMorgan]

This time 1948, when I was a mere sprog!

 

Lovely rowing boat, don't see many like that nowadays.

 

[BroadScot]

That cruiser JM would stand a very good chance of getting through THAT bridge still today!

 

Iain.

[JennyMorgan]

When Broads boats were built for the Broads!

 

Now we're off to St. Olaves 1960's

 

[JennyMorgan]

The Bell Inn at St Olaves, a scene that is little changed in over a 100 years. Cars still drive in the middle of the road!!

[JennyMorgan]

About 1930/40 this time. I just hope the skipper of the tripper-boat hasn't forgotten his 'chimbly', as we call them up this way.

 

 

Re that 'chimbly', reckon it must have been a matter of pride. Even in the 1950's it would be left up until the last possible moment before swinging down and then up again as soon as possible.

[Springsong]

Here's one 1939 of St Olaves shop.

[BroadScot]

I remember the old couple in that shop, Never seen such low stocks ever in a shop lol 

 

Iain.