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than a century after this photograph was taken, Hampton Ferry, to the west of Evesham, still exists, and it still operates in the same way: a cable is strung across the river and the ferryman pulls his boat

This cruising converted narrow boat on the Grand Union was photographed a few months before the final northbound commercial operation: early in 1966, Roses Lime Juice sent their final cargo to the wharf

We can see the large boats of the 1930s, the 'Teal' and the 'Swan', each taking the name of one of the Victorian steamers, in this post-World War II scene by Bowness pier.

In this post-Second World War scene by Bowness pier, we can see the large boats of the 1930s, the 'Teal' and the 'Swan', each taking the name of one of the Victorian steamers.

The river banks are still just as popular today, as is 'messing around in boats'.

A family group of children enjoy a boating trip on the River Leven at Newby Bridge, at the southern end of Windermere.

All is bustle as the boats are got ready for the day's activity.

By the late 19th century the mackerel boat had developed into a two-masted fully decked craft up to 50ft in length.

These elevators were installed at a number of busy locks to cope with the vast numbers of small leisure boats spawned by the boating craze these views capture.

A pair of loaded working boats on the Aylesbury Arm near Broughton on the edge of town.

Later on, the Waveney became limited to small pleasure boats, such as this rowing boat seen on a tranquil stretch of the river.

Many small craft, both working fishing boats and pleasure vessels, regularly experienced difficulties.

The steamer 'Swift', launched in 1900 as the then largest boat on the lake, sits at the end of the pier, whilst a cluster of yachts, possibly racing, passes between the boat station and

The fishing boat is drawn up on the beach, and in front of the boat a child makes sandcastles in the narrow strip of pebble-free sand.

The fishing boat is drawn up on the beach, and in front of the boat a child makes sandcastles in the narrow strip of pebble-free sand.

During the early part of the 20th century, the boat-building firm of Samuel Saunders took over Goring wharf.

In its heyday the parkland also contained a boating lake with boat house and summer houses and tea houses, all strategically placed for guests and members of the family to pause and take rest and

The two ferry boats, commissioned in 1894, were the 'Lady Quilter' and the 'Lady Beatrice'; they operated until 1931.

Following the publication of Jerome K Jerome's book 'Three Men in a Boat', the pastime of 'messing about in boats' became very popular in Victorian and Edwardian times.

On the other side of the village is the famous Anderton Boat Lift, which was built in 1875 by E Leader Williams.

There is a slight current running as a larger sailing vessel, in the middle right-hand side, closes with a smaller rowing boat amidships.

The boats at Delph were 50ft long, 6ft 4in wide, 7ft beam and drew 2ft 10in when laden.

The building to the right has been smartened up since 1955, and now advertises itself as Foxton Boat Services, providing boat trips and hire.

In 1958, owing to increases in the amount of farm produce being transported from Caldey, steps were taken to improve the landing facility for boats.