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Barton Turf, The River 1902
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More about this scene

On the River Bure, Coltishall is a picturesque place and an important centre for building the famous Norfolk wherry. Thomas Wright was a well-known boat builder, and so were Allen's, who considered their designs to be the quickest on the Broads. The height of the mast can clearly be seen on the moored wherry on the right of the picture; it would have to be laid flat to negotiate the many low road bridges on the Broads.

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A Selection of Memories from Barton Turf

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 Barton Turf

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I have strong memories of Barton Turf as a 5year old boy from London's East End. I was shipped to Bartom Turf to escape the Blitz after our house in Vallance Road was demolished by a bomb.  My dad was on active service in the army and my mum stayed with her parents. I arrived at a large assemby hall to be selected by my new family (name of Shepherd). I came back to London at war's end totally traumatised as I could not ...see more