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Norwich, River Wensum

Norwich is the capital of Norfolk and is an ancient city. There is much to see and do in Norwich, the Cathedral is one of the most imposing in England, it was founded in 1096 and consecrated in 1278. The castle was built about 1160 and is now a museum. Colman's mustard factory is in Norwich, he used to say his fortune was made by what people left on their plate.

1908

A pleasure boat leaves Riverside Road with a party of trippers watched by people on the bank. There are not many boats about, today it is often packed with boats moored up to 4 abreast at the Yacht Station.

c1965

Norwich Yacht Station at Riverside Road is on the right beyond Foundry Bridge, moorings stretch along the bank towards Bishop's Bridge the oldest bridge in Norwich, built c1340, it is the limit of navigation for hire craft. The head of navigation for all craft is beyond the city centre at New Mills.

c1970

The Yacht Station, Bishops Bridge can be seen in the background.

1907

Pulls Ferry is located along the River Wensum above the Yacht Station . This beautiful little spot, with its flint building, was once a 15th Century water gate. It was the route for the stone used to build Norwich Cathedral, the stone came from France up the Yare and Wensum. A canal, specifically built by the monks, used to run under the arch, where the Normans would ferry the stone and building materials to be unloaded on the spot.

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