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Owston Ferry, The Church Gateway c.1955
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Archdeacon Stonehouse built this imposing gateway leading up to the lychgate of St Martin's parish church in the 1840s. The village itself is on the west bank of the River Trent; from the 12th century it provided the King's Ferry to carry the doctor, the vicar and the mail across the normally placid waterway which eventually flows into the tidal Humber. Tragedy struck on August Bank Holiday 1917 when three people were drowned as the overcrowded ferry was struck by a tidal aegir - similar to the Severn bore. The ferry was quickly restored and continued in service until 1951, when a flood defence wall was built.

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A Selection of Memories from Owston Ferry

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Owston Ferry

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This may not be relevant to many people or even to this photograph, but Laura Torn, sadly, brutally murdered, a resident of Owston Ferry, was a good friend to many. My main memory of Laura is biking down the village to the shop with her. She was a great girl, fantastic friend and super sister. RIP Laura - you will never be forgotten nor will our time in Owston Ferry as kids, playing on the reck, camping out, and ...see more
Owston Ferry, High Street c1965
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