Visitors today - we took them on a short cruise to Dapdune Wharf to fill the water tank and returned to the meadows ...
The Carpenter’s Shed where seasoned oak is stored ready to replace planks on Reliance - a Wey Barge
Wow, these look good ....
... hand made too - very beautiful ...
... made by this gentleman - a NT volunteer ...
also in the picture is George’s sister Diane and hubby Paul - and Molly of course!
Relaxed but industrious
Dapdune Wharf’s Blacksmith Shop
Wey barge Reliance was built at Dapdune in 1931 -32 but had a rather short career when she hit a bridge on the River Thames in 1968 and sank
Reliance’s cabin
Paul, George and Di - great to see you both again.
Hi Carol, hope you're both ok , you all look happy so that's good. Where can i learn to make the rope mats? They look great and I want to make one. Off to the library to see if I can find a book on how to!! Speak soon. xxxx
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! You can make one for me too!
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