Monthly Archives: April 2011

I have a sore finger and typing is painful so this will be short and sweet; I also apologise in advance for any glaring typos. The young child maskerading as the emergency doctor I saw earlier this afternoon says he … Continue reading →

I could write an entire book on this topic but fear not dear reader I will not subject you to that. I have been asked several times though if this project is about restoration by which I take it that … Continue reading →

One aspect that intrigues me is that the water levels in some of the old photographs look different to those of today and in some cases the river looks wider. This has led to some debate as to the veracity … Continue reading →

I was shopping the other day and found Tizer and Anzac biscuits on the shelves. I couldn’t resist as both were childhood favourites and I haven’t seen either in the shops for years. They didn’t disappoint either although I swear … Continue reading →

The Project was born in September last year, seven short months ago, but they have gone alarmingly quickly. The next 12 months, I suspect, will pass even quicker as we have within that time frame the completion of the historical … Continue reading →

Bridges are an essential part of river landscapes; it is overly simplistic just to say they exist to get from one bank to another. They beg the question, why go there? Why are bridges built where they are? I think … Continue reading →

It’s all go ! I have a hectic life or so it sometimes seems and always travelling; mostly in the worst way possible and that, at the risk of being controversial, is on the A140 between Ipswich and Norwich; a … Continue reading →

I’ve finally done it !! Done what I hear you ask? Well, I’ve acquired my very own copy of an important book. Ever since I started looking at the Aylsham Navigation I have been aware of a book described by … Continue reading →

Sometimes you see a photograph which really makes you realise what the Navigation was like when working. The photograph below is one such and is reproduced here courtesy of Michael Grix. It shows a wherry at a staithe by Burgh … Continue reading →

At a recent meeting there was a discussion about the role of locks and in particular on the Navigation the reason for Aylsham Lock. This needs a little explanation. All of the other locks on the Navigation are associated with … Continue reading →